United Methodist Committee on Relief meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1968, GA
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Affiliates
General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church (Inc.)
National Justice For Our Neighbors
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Stated Purpose
"to be a voice of conscience on behalf of the people called Methodist and work globally to alleviate human suffering and advance hope and healing."
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) reports that it works alongside individuals who experience natural or human-caused disasters and focuses on disaster preparedness, recovery and response, migration, and sustainable development across the world to provide humanitarian relief. The organization provides technical support and training for partners to address emerging and ongoing issues related health, relief, and development of their communities. UMCOR also provides relief, response, and long-term recovery grants to its partners, other organizations, and faith-based organizations. In 2019, the organization states that it distributed 137 grants, responded to 64 disasters, and supported and operated projects in 48 countries.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, United Methodist Committee on Relief's program expenses were:
Specialized ministries |
$8,470,813 |
Health programs |
$4,624,619 |
Advance projects |
$3,075,444 |
Relief projects |
$2,493,344 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$18,664,220 |
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Chief Executive
Roland Fernandes, General Secretary
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Bishop Bickerton
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Bishop, Northeastern Jurisdiction Conference, The United Methodist Church
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Board Size
14
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Paid Staff Size
39
*2020 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: UMCOR reports that General Secretary, Roland Fernandes, is compensated by UMCOR's parent organization, Global Ministries. In 2020, Reverend Jack Amick, Director of Global Migration and Special Assignments, was UMCOR's highest compensated employee, receiving $141,268 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $37,443,912 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, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Advance special gifts |
$18,951,498 |
Investment return, net |
$10,967,452 |
Contributions and bequests |
$8,716,448 |
Grants and contracts |
$2,451,308 |
Other income, net |
$1,380,644 |
Special Sunday Offerings |
$1,013,338 |
Sager Brown program revenue |
$363,773 |
Allocation from World Service Fund |
$57,617 |
Total Income |
$43,902,078 |
- Programs: 79%
- Administrative: 19%
- Fundraising: 2%
Total Income |
$43,902,078 |
Program expenses |
$18,664,220 |
Fundraising expenses |
$613,426 |
Administrative expenses |
$4,365,353 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$23,642,999 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$20,259,079 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$64,452,847 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$293,435 |
Ending Net Assets |
$85,005,361 |
Total Liabilities |
$18,144,296 |
Total Assets |
$103,149,657 |
Note: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to net appreciation in fair value of endowment funds held by others ($215,410) and net appreciation in fair value of perpetual trusts ($78,025).