Samaritan’s Purse 2019 logo
Founded
1970
Led by
Franklin Graham
HQ in
Boone, NC

Effectiveness & Efficiency info

What is the impact?
4,862 U.S. families received disaster relief from over 11,600 volunteers, more than 20,000 people got emergency medical care, and over 6 million shoebox recipients worldwide joined The Greatest Journey discipleship program in 2025, with over 3.5 million making decisions for Christ
Growth in last 3 years?
23% Decline in clients served
How is money spent?
$1,335,882,179 spent last fiscal year to serve 17,232,088 people
Is fundraising efficient?
6¢ spent to raise $1 from 1,312,661 donors

Leadership & Focus info

Team
4,417 staff + 553,302 volunteers + board of 17
Mission
To meet the physical and spiritual needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Topic(s)
Agricultural Development, Bible Translation/Distribution, Bible/Theology Education, Church, Community Development, Disaster Relief, Discipleship, Economic Development, Education, Emergency Assistance, Evangelism, Food Provision, Healthcare, Housing, Human trafficking, Leadership Training, Orphan Care
People Served
Disaster/War Victims, Children, Malnourished, Orphans, People with Disabilities, Rural Poor, Sick People, Soldiers/Veterans, Unevangelized
Location(s)
9 (view list)

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