INDIANAPOLIS—Private philanthropic contributions from U.S. donors and organizations in response to the December 2004 Asian tsunami disaster have surpassed the $1 billion mark, according to estimates by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
U.S. nonprofit/nongovernmental relief organizations report new gifts and commitments of disaster relief reserve funds of at least $1,059,562,878, including support received from individuals, foundations and corporations, according to a tally of gifts compiled by the Center on Philanthropy. That figure includes $942,315,162 in cash contributions and an additional $117,247,716 in in-kind gifts, such as medical supplies, food, blankets and relief services.
Relief organizations have reported plans to raise an additional $50,000,000.
The $1 billion-plus total reported to date does not include aid delivered or pledged by the U.S. government.
The Center on Philanthropy’s list of relief organizations and donations is available on the Center’s Web site. Unless otherwise noted, the contribution amounts are taken from publicly reported sources, such as news accounts and relief organizations’ Web sites. The list does not include every organization raising funds for tsunami relief.
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, a part of the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is a leading academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice through research, teaching, public service and public affairs programs in philanthropy, fundraising, and management of nonprofit organizations.
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