Adventist Development & Relief Agency

Silver Spring, MD · Founded 2000

Global humanitarian organization providing emergency relief and sustainable development programs in more than 120 countries

Primary audience
Vulnerable Communities
Work area
International Relief
Topic
Humanitarian Aid
Contact
Scot Coppock

About Organization

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International fights poverty and creates sustainable change through emergency relief and development programs worldwide. Based in Silver Spring, MD, the organization employs 158 staff members and operates with an annual revenue of $118.5 million as of 2024.

What They Focus On

Emergency Relief

Provides rapid humanitarian response to natural disasters and crises, delivering immediate aid to affected populations worldwide

Poverty Reduction

Implements sustainable development programs addressing root causes of poverty through community-based interventions and capacity building

International Development

Creates long-term change through comprehensive development projects focused on improving quality of life in vulnerable communities

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$118.5M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$85.5M

+0% vs 2024

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024
2024 $118,534,658 $118,527,763 $85,494,260 158
2023
2023 $96,362,929 $102,981,357 $82,869,553 152
2022 $121,143,181 $111,991,616 $94,577,476 151
2020 $125,586,293 $125,948,224 $79,955,445 131
2019 $86,510,622 $83,872,401 $71,939,454 132
2018 $63,558,857 $67,559,767 $57,558,129 116

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identify urgent humanitarian needs and long-term development priorities in communities facing poverty and crisis

  • 02

    Deploy Resources

    Mobilize emergency management teams and coordinate relief efforts through global network in affected regions

  • 03

    Implement Programs

    Execute targeted interventions combining immediate relief with sustainable development strategies across multiple countries

  • 04

    Create Change

    Build community capacity and establish long-term solutions that enable lasting improvement and resilience

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Adventist Development & Relief Agency

Emergency Relief

Provides immediate humanitarian assistance in response to natural disasters and crisis situations, including wildfire and emergency response operations

International Development

Implements sustainable development projects addressing poverty and improving quality of life in communities across more than 120 countries

Disaster Management

Coordinates emergency response operations and builds community resilience through preparedness programs and rapid deployment capabilities

Community Support

Delivers general support services focused on long-term poverty reduction and sustainable change in vulnerable populations worldwide

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Adventist Development & Relief Agency.

SC

Scot Coppock

Senior Director For Development
Full-time
Compensation: $184,448
ML

Mario Lopes De Oliveira

Director For Emergency Management
Full-time
Compensation: $161,233
JO

Josue Orellana Guevara

Dir. Of Health, Nutrition, & Wash
Full-time
Compensation: $234,454
AB

Alex Balint

Senior Dir. Corporate/Social Partnership
Full-time
Compensation: $165,064
MS

Matt Siliga

VP For Strategic Operations & Growth
Full-time
Compensation: $163,785
KD

Korey Dowling

VP For People & Culture
Full-time
Compensation: $161,968
AO

Aykut Ozger

Senior Dir., Legal Counsel For Org.
Full-time
Compensation: $153,131
MK

Michael Kruger

Board Secretary/President
OG

Olivier Guth

Treasurer/VP For Finance/CFO
CR

Charne Renou Began 524

Treasurer/VP Of Finance/CFO

Milestones

2000

Federal Tax Recognition

2000

Received IRS recognition as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in March 2000

2020

Peak Revenue Period

2020

Achieved highest recorded annual revenue of $125.6 million during major humanitarian response year

2022

Expanded Operations

2022

Sustained operations at $121.1 million revenue level supporting programs across 120 countries

2023

Maui Wildfire Response

2023

Deployed emergency relief operations for Lahaina Hawaii fires humanitarian aid assistance

2024

Staff Growth

2024

Expanded workforce to 158 employees supporting global relief and development programs

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

MK
Michael Kruger Board Secretary/President 38.00 hrs/week · $138,859
OG
Olivier Guth Treasurer/VP For Finance/CFO 38.00 hrs/week · $90,618
AA
Audrey Andersson Second Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Barna Magyarosi Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Blasious M Ruguri Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BP
Brenda Pereyra Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CW
Calvin Watkins Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CR
Charne Renou Began 524 Treasurer/VP For Finance/CFO 38.00 hrs/week
DD
Daniel Duda Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Derrick Lea Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Dwayne Leslie Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EH
Elie Henry Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EC
Erton C Kohler Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EL
Ezras Lakra Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
FK
Francois Keet Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GA
G Alexander Bryant Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GK
Gary Krause Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GT
Gary Thurber Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GM
Geoffrey Mbwana Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
GW
Gerald Winslow Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HS
Harrington S Akombwa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HN
Hopekings Ngomba Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
IH
Ivelisse Herrera Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JT
John Thomas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Lesleigh Bower Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Michael Sikuri Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MF
Mikhail F Kaminskiy Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NJ
Nenad Jepuranovic Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NZ
Norbert Zens Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PD
Paul Douglas Treasurer/1St Vice Chair/Fin. Committee Chair 1.00 hrs/week
PE
Paul Edwards Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PL
Peter Landless Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Renee Battle-Brooks Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RH
Richard Hart Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Richard McEdward Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RO
Robert Osei-Bonsu Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RO
Roger O Caderma Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Sarah Serem Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Scott Reiner Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Stanley Arco Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Sylvana Gittens Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TK
Ted Kim Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TW
Ted Wilson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Tim Paul Schroeder Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
YH
Yo Han Kim Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ZD
Zenaida Delica-Willison Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CR
Charne Renou Treasurer/VP Of Finance/CFO

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.3M

Highest Paid

$283K

Josue Orellana Guevara

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Josue Orellana Guevara DIR. Of Health, Nutrition, & Wash $234,454 $48,396 $282,850 38
Scot Coppock Senior Director For Development $184,448 $41,318 $225,766 38
Alex Balint Senior DIR. Corporate/Social Partnership $165,064 $41,985 $207,049 38
Aykut Ozger Senior DIR., Legal Counsel For Org. $153,131 $50,088 $203,219 38
Mario Lopes De Oliveira Director For Emergency Management $161,233 $40,979 $202,212 38
Matt Siliga VP For Strategic Operations & Growth $163,785 $29,985 $193,770 38
Korey Dowling VP For People & Culture $161,968 $29,985 $191,953 38
Michael Kruger Board Secretary/President $138,859 $42,460 $181,319 38
Peter Landless Board Member $0 $123,316 $123,316 1
Olivier Guth Through 424 Treasurer/VP For Finance/CFO $90,618 $16,386 $107,004 38
Paul Douglas Treasurer/1St Vice Chair/Fin. Committee Chair $0 $96,895 $96,895 1
Geoffrey Mbwana Board Chair $0 $86,517 $86,517 1
Erton C Kohler Board Member $0 $80,140 $80,140 1
Audrey Andersson Second Vice Chair $0 $77,832 $77,832 1
Gary Krause Board Member $0 $77,344 $77,344 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.0M

Total Forgiven

$2.0M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

116

Loan Details 1 loan

$1,977,700
Forgiven
Forgiven: $1,999,125 100%
Approved Apr 15, 2020
Lender Citibank, N.A.
Jobs Reported 116
Forgiven On May 21, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$709K Grants Received
$78K Grants Given
15 Organizations

Top Funders

13 total
GW
Greater Washington Community Foundation 2 grants
$210K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$167K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$150K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$85K
PI
Pure Inc.
$17K
GL
Give Lively Foundation Inc.
$13K
TR
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable
$12K
NC
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
$12K
PI
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation
$12K
SF
Servant Foundation
$10K
+3 more funders

Top Grantees

2 total
AH
Acs Hawaiian Conference LAHAINA, HI
$58K
AH
Adventist Health System West ROSEVILLE, CA
$20K
Greater Washington Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Endowment Foundation Pure Inc. Give Lively Foundation Inc. T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation Servant Foundation PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund Charities Aid Foundation America The Oregon Community Foundation Acs Hawaiian Conference Adventist Health System West
Greater Washington Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Endowment Foundation Pure Inc. Give Lively Foundation Inc. T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation Servant Foundation PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund Charities Aid Foundation America The Oregon Community Foundation Acs Hawaiian Conference Adventist Health System West

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$44.6M Total Obligated
$44.6M Total Amount
3 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
USAID AIDFFPA1400009 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2014-2019 $25,350,265
USAID 720BHA22CA00027 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2022-2024 $10,270,000
USAID 720BHA24GR00314 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2026 $9,000,000

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

Get in touch with Adventist Development & Relief Agency

Phone

800-424-2372

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12501 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904