The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization committed to providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States. Through a network of volunteers, donors, and partners, it offers shelter, food, and comfort to victims of disasters big and small, supplies about 40% of the nation's blood, and teaches life-saving skills. The organization also supports military members, veterans, and their families, while delivering international aid and working on disease prevention.
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$4.028 billion
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
The American Red Cross provides extensive relief and support to communities affected by hurricanes. From setting up shelters and serving thousands of meals to delivering comfort kits and assessing home damages, their volunteers work tirelessly to assist those in need.
Advocates like Ashley Owusu, a Virginia Tech basketball star, highlight the importance of blood donations. After surviving health emergencies requiring blood transfusions, Ashley encourages others, especially the Black community, to donate blood and help save lives.
The American Red Cross provides CPR and first aid training, equipping individuals with skills to save lives. Stories like those of Luke, Aiden, and Andrea demonstrate the life-saving power of these skills, turning bystanders into heroes.
65,000 Annual Disaster Responses
The American Red Cross responds to an average of about 65,000 disasters every year, providing clean water, safe shelter, and hot meals. The majority of these are home fires, where they assist families immediately.
90 Cents of Every Dollar
The Red Cross is committed to being excellent stewards of donor money. On average, 90 cents of every dollar spent by the organization is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need.
Lifesaving Blood Donations
The American Red Cross collects nearly 4.5 million blood donations and over 1 million platelet donations from more than 2.3 million volunteer donors annually, supplying about 40% of the nation's blood.
09/28/2022
The American Red Cross provided extensive support in response to Hurricane Ian, staying for months beyond the immediate disaster phase to help with long-term recovery. They provided over 832,000 meals and set up shelters for those affected.
08/08/2023
In response to the Hawaii Wildfires in 2023, the Red Cross deployed volunteers, supplied emergency relief items, and provided shelter and food to those impacted.
Overall Score
81
80
/100
Program Expense Ratio
90.58%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
7.39%
16
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.2503
14
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.016
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.07637
20
/20
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Category | Amount | Percentage |
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Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 919.1M | 28.57% |
Program Services | 2.168B | 67.39% |
Investment Income | 76.83M | 2.39% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 5.391M | 0.17% |
Other Notable Sources | 23.26M | 0.72% |
Total Revenue | 3.217B | 100.00% |
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