named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
DRI Foundation Scholarship
Offers $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college undergraduates in the U.S. and Canada whose parent is a DRI-certified professional.
Donations after Disasters
Provides grants to local, grassroots nonprofits following disasters to support immediate recovery and long-term resilience efforts.
Resilience and Rebuilding
Organizes Volunteer Day during DRI International’s annual conference, engaging resilience professionals in community service projects.
VOP Scholarship
Provides veterans with free DRI International training and certification in business continuity and disaster recovery disciplines.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Disaster response and recovery engagementPromotes disaster preparedness and recovery by disseminating best practices and liaising with relief organizations to expedite and focus aid delivery for affected businesses and communities. Engages proactively and in real time with organizations, individuals, and communities to enhance resilience.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding grassroots disaster preparedness and recovery initiativesEstablishes and administers funds to support grassroots organizations and local initiatives focused on disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and long-term recovery. Proactively identifies and finances underfunded organizations supporting vulnerable populations in regions such as Ukraine, Africa, and Puerto Rico.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Higher education scholarship programAwards two annual $5,000 scholarships—one for high school seniors and one for college undergraduates in the U.S. and Canada—to support higher education in emergency response, crisis management, business continuity, and disaster recovery fields. Volunteers review applications annually.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Professional development for women in emergency managementProvides learning and networking opportunities for female professionals in business continuity, crisis management, and disaster recovery to develop industry-specific skills and knowledge.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Veterans Outreach ProgramProvides free training, certification, job placement assistance, and mentorship to over 350 veterans and military personnel annually. The program includes in-person or web-based business continuity education, certification fee coverage, and resources for translating military experience into civilian careers.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Volunteer mobilization for disaster recoveryOrganizes volunteer efforts including building erosion barriers, packing food, constructing shelters, planting trees and community gardens, repairing veteran housing, and supporting host communities during DRI International’s annual conference. Engages business continuity and emergency management professionals globally in volunteer opportunities.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Women in Business Continuity Management programOffers free training, certification, job placement assistance, and childcare support to women pursuing careers in business continuity management, crisis management, and disaster recovery.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$73K63%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K4%
Other revenue$39K
expenses
Total expenses$118K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$29K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$110K
Cash$104K
Investments$0
Liabilities$33K
Net assets$77K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +27.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ANNE MARIE STALEY — CHAIRPERSON
- BONNIE CANAL — Director
- BUFFY ROJAS LEACH — Director
- FRANK PERLMUTTER — Director
- JERRY VEVON — VICE CHAIR
- MICHELE OSTLER — Director
- MITZI HARLOR — Director
- SHERI AGHLARA — Director
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- BDO Partner — Corporate supporter of the DRI Foundation, recognized for investment in its mission.
- BDO Partner — Supports WBCM programs and mission
- BDO USA Partner — In-kind donor contributing goods or services to support foundation activities.
- Black Fox Partner — Provides financial support for the Veterans Outreach Program.
- Blackfox Partner — Corporate supporter of the DRI Foundation, recognized for investment in its mission.
- Clapsaddle Partner — In-kind donor contributing goods or services to support foundation activities.
- DRI Canada Network — Recognized as a contributing organizational member within the DRI network.
- DRI Canada Partner — Provides donations that support the DRI Foundation Scholarship program.
- DRI International Government — Abides by DRI International's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
- DRI International Network — Administers scholarships for dependents of DRI International Certified Professionals in good standing.
- DRI International Network — Collaborates with DRI International, which provides a global network of certified disaster management professionals to identify grant opportunities
- DRI International Partner — Provides business continuity education courses and certification for the VOP scholarship program.
- Department of Defense Government — Partnered with in supporting a seamless transition for veterans from military service to civilian life.
- Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Cites Department of Veterans Affairs study to inform mentorship program design.
- Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Partnered with in supporting a seamless transition for veterans from military service to civilian life.
- Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Partner — In-kind donor contributing goods or services to support foundation activities.
- J.B. Bernstein Partner — In-kind donor contributing goods or services to support foundation activities.
- M2 Consulting LLC Partner — In-kind donor contributing goods or services to support foundation activities.
- University College of London Partner — Contributing organization supporting the foundation during the 2023–2024 fiscal year.
- Wolf Weissman CPA Partner — In-kind donor contributing goods or services to support foundation activities.
- Women in Business Continuity Management Partner — Collaborates on awareness, application, and mentoring programs for women entering the resilience profession.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Led Disaster Recovery with Localized Grantmakingmethodology: localization-of-aidBy proactively directing 100% of donated funds to grassroots organizations and partnering with local charities, the foundation ensures timely, culturally appropriate, and sustainable recovery because local actors have superior contextual knowledge and community trust.
- Real-Time Community Engagement and Volunteer Mobilizationmethodology: professional volunteer mobilizationBy engaging communities and mobilizing professional volunteers in real time during disasters, the foundation improves response speed and resilience because specialized human capital is rapidly deployed where it is most needed.
- Veteran Career Transition through Education and Peer Integrationmethodology: veteran_career_transitionBy providing veterans with professional education, certification, and peer mentorship within integrated civilian-veteran cohorts, the foundation improves civilian career outcomes because structured support and social integration reduce transition barriers and build professional confidence.
- Youth Education for Long-Term Resiliencemethodology: youth-education-for-resilienceBy investing in youth education on disaster preparedness, the foundation builds long-term community resilience because early engagement fosters informed, proactive future leaders and strengthens intergenerational response capacity.