In today’s world, poverty, natural disasters, and conflicts are just some of the issues that affect millions of people. To address these, there is a growing need for humanitarian aid organizations that are able to provide emergency assistance and long-term support to those in need while at the same time being able to fund-raise and spend the money efficiently. This article focuses on the Top 10 US organizations with the highest private donations in 2022 that have been operating for decades.
Last year, the top 100 charities in the United States received an astonishing total of $58.8 billion in private donations, marking an 8% increase compared to the previous year (for comparison, the Development Assistance Committee country members provided a little over $25 billion for humanitarian aid in 2021, according to OECD.org). Overall, 100 charities alone received one-eighth of all charitable donations. Here are the top 10 charities specializing in international need that received the highest private donations in 2022.
Direct Relief
Direct Relief is a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization based in Santa Barbara, California. It provides emergency medical assistance and disaster relief to people in need around the world. The organization has been operating for over 70 years and has a presence in all 50 states in the US and over 100 countries globally. Direct Relief provides medical supplies, equipment, and medicines to individuals and families affected by poverty, disasters, and emergencies. Last year, the organization received $2.21 billion in private donations.
Good 360
Good 360 is a nonprofit organization that provides product donations to other nonprofit entities, such as charities and schools, across the United States and internationally. The organization has partnerships with over 900 corporate donors and has distributed over $11 billion worth of goods since its foundation in 1984. Good 360 also helps companies with excess inventory to find charitable organizations that can put their products to good use. Last year the organization received $1.68 billion in private donations.
Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit organization that helps to build affordable homes for families in need of decent housing. The organization was founded in 1976 and has helped to build over 1 million homes in over 70 countries. The organization relies on volunteer labor and donations to build these homes, and the families who receive them are required to contribute ‘sweat equity’ in the construction process. Habitat for Humanity International received $1.27 billion from private donations in 2022.
Americares
Americares is a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing disaster relief and health care services to people affected by poverty or disaster. The organization provides medical aid and supplies, emergency response services, and community health programs. Americares has been operating for over 40 years and has programs in over 90 countries worldwide. It received $1.27 billion in private donations last year.
Compassion International
Compassion International is a Christian child sponsorship organization that works to help children living in poverty around the world. The organization provides basic needs such as food, shelter, and education to children in 29 countries. Compassion International has been operating for over 60 years and over 2 million children are enrolled in its programs. The organization received $1.14 billion in private donations in 2022.
World Vision
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization that works to provide aid and assistance to children and families in need around the world. The organization focuses on issues such as health, education, and economic development. World Vision has programs in nearly 100 countries and has been operating for over 70 years. It received $882 million in private donations in 2022.
Food for the Poor
Food for the Poor is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides aid and assistance to people living in poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization provides food, housing, and medical aid to individuals and families in need. Food for the Poor has been operating for over 35 years and has helped families in need with over 100,000 homes. The organization received $837 million in private donations in 2022.
MAP International
MAP International is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides medicines and health supplies to people in need around the world. The organization focuses on providing aid to communities affected by poverty, disaster, and conflict. MAP International has been operating for over 60 years and has provided medicines and supplies to over 13 million people in more than 100 countries. It received US$819 million in private donations in 2022.
Task Force for Global Health
The Task Force for Global Health is a nonprofit organization that works to improve global health through initiatives such as disease prevention, vaccine development, and research. The organization collaborates with other nonprofits, governments, and corporations to develop solutions to global health issues. The Task Force for Global Health has been operating for over 35 years and has helped to prevent and control diseases such as measles, rubella, and polio. The charity received $673 million in private donations last year.
Doctors Without Borders USA
Doctors Without Borders USA is a medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. The organization was founded in 1971 by a group of doctors and journalists in France and has since grown to become a global movement with offices in over 30 countries. Doctors Without Borders USA has received numerous awards and honors for its humanitarian work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Last year the charity received $625 million in private donations.
Conclusion
The top 10 US charities raised more than $11.4 billion from private donations in 2022 out of the total of $58 billion raised by the biggest 100 charities in the country. Four of the six biggest fund-raisers were Christian organizations and one was a medical organization. Altogether, the top 10 charities have helped millions across the United States and other countries to recover from poverty and the consequences of natural disasters or conflict.
