United Methodist Committee on Relief
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
United Methodist Committee on Relief meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to help the whole church participate in God’s mission; to answer God’s call by sending missionaries, strengthening churches, providing humanitarian relief, and improving community health."
Year, State Incorporated:
1968, GA
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) reports that it supports humanitarian relief and recovery to natural and human disasters to alleviate human suffering and provide hope. The organization, along with its parent organization, Global Ministries, and its partners, volunteers, and caseworkers provide support to refugees and migrants via efforts to increase environmental sustainability and address food insecurity. In 2024, UMCOR states that it responded to 137 humanitarian crises, including 32 floods, 26 tropical storms, 25 immigration events, 16 tornadoes, and seven public health emergencies.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, United Methodist Committee on Relief's program expenses were:
| Advance projects | $15,275,077 |
| Specialized ministries | $6,830,087 |
| Health programs | $5,930,975 |
| Total Program Expenses | $28,036,139 |
Chief Executive
Roland Fernandes, General Secretary
Chair of the Board
Reverend David Wilson, PhD
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Reverend, Great Plains Annual Conference
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
29
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: UMCOR reports that Roland Fernandes receives his compensation from the parent organization. In 2024, UMCOR states that the highest compensated employee was Katherine Hills, Director of Disaster Response, receiving $140,154 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Workplace Giving
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $42,842,818, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on United Methodist Committee on Relief's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Advance special gifts | $31,382,323 |
| Grants from General Board of Global Ministries | $7,555,047 |
| Investment income, net | $6,269,045 |
| Gifts and bequests | $2,155,278 |
| Special Sunday offerings | $1,750,170 |
| Other income, net | $1,241,170 |
| Sager Brown program income | $1,078,337 |
| Total Income | $51,431,370 |
Programs: 81% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $51,431,370 |
| Total expenses: | $34,543,717 |
| Program expenses | $28,036,139 |
| Fundraising expenses | $881,213 |
| Administrative expenses | $5,626,365 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $16,887,653 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $109,385,030 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $14,608 |
| Ending Net Assets | $126,287,291 |
| Total Liabilities | $13,345,796 |
| Total Assets | $139,633,087 |
Note: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to the net appreciation in fair value of perpetual trusts.
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