Summary
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), formed in 1956, is an independent, humanitarian agency established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church with the specific purpose of individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA helps people without regard to age, ethnicity, or political or religious association. ADRA now has a presence in more than 120 countries around the world including Armenia, Burkina Faso, Czech Republic, Guyana, Korea, Madagascar, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Venezuela, Yemen and Zambia.
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | 12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD
20904-6601 |
| Website: | www.adra.org |
| Phone: | (800) 424-2372, (301) 680-6157 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 521314847
| CEO/President: |
Mr. Charles Sandefur |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Mr. Lowell C. Cooper |
Fiscal Year End: |
December 31 |
| Board Size: |
37 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
Seventh Day Adventist Church |
Member of ECFA: |
No |
| Year Founded: |
1956 |
Member of ECFA since: |
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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), formed in 1956, is an independent, humanitarian agency established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church with the specific purpose of individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA helps people without regard to age, ethnicity, or political or religious association. ADRA now has a presence in more than 120 countries around the world including Armenia, Burkina Faso, Czech Republic, Guyana, Korea, Madagascar, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Venezuela, Yemen and Zambia.
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency uses the following to express its Mission Statement:
REFLECT the character of God through humanitarian and developmental activities.
ACTIVELY SUPPORT communities in need through a portfolio of development activities which are planned and implemented cooperatively.
PROVIDE assistance in situations of crisis or chronic distress, and work toward the development of long-term solutions with those affected.
WORK through equitable partnerships with those in need to achieve positive and sustainable change in communities.
BUILD networks that develop indigenous capacity, appropriate technology, and skills at all levels.
DEVELOP and maintain relationships with our partners, which provide effective channels for mutual growth and action.
PROMOTE and expand the equitable and participatory involvement of women in the development process.
ADVOCATE for and assist in the increased use of communities capacities to care for and responsibly manage the natural resources of their environment.
FACILITATE the right and ability of all children to attain their full potential, and to assist in assuring the child's survival to achieve that potential.
Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency communicates the following accomplishments in 2001:
ADRA is present in more than 125 countries.
ADRA provided development and relief assistance valued at nearly $107 million.
ADRA helped more than 16 million people.
ADRA responded to 367 disasters worldwide.
More than 35,000 people are participating in ADRA's Economic Development projects.
ADRA Food Security project grants were valued at $27.5 million dollars.
ADRA uses its resources effectively, keeping administrative costs to less than 10 percent.
ADRA’s programs benefited more than 16 million people worldwide.
ADRA responded to 367 disasters of varying size around the world, including hurricanes, flooding, and earthquakes.
Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
This organization has not provided a Statement of Faith. At such time that MinistryWatch receives this information it will be posted immediately.
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was established in November 1956 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide humanitarian relief and welfare. Originally called Seventh-day Adventist Welfare Service or SAWS, the name was changed to Seventh-day Adventist World Service in 1973.
By 1958, SAWS reported relief shipments to 22 countries with a total value of about $485,000. Four years later, the number of countries had increased to 29, with a total value of $2.3 million in shipments. During this period, countries benefited included those in South America and the Middle East, sites of major disasters.
By the mid-1970s, the organization began to broaden its mission from disaster relief into programs leading to long-term development. In 1983 SAWS underwent yet another name change to better reflect its overall mission and activities, becoming the "Adventist Development and Relief Agency" (ADRA).
ADRA's work grew rapidly with major programs in several countries emphasizing community development, food distribution, institutional development, and ongoing disaster relief. From an initial worldwide staff of approximately 600, ADRA's activities soon included: building health clinics in Africa, assisting hurricane victims in Central America, teaching hygiene and health to children in Asia, and promoting awareness of worldwide humanitarian needs through ADRA's Global Village in the United States.
In 1997 the Agency was granted General Consultative Status by the United Nations, a unique opportunity giving ADRA added voice in the international community. In 1998 alone it assisted more than 18 million people with more than US$133 million in aid. More than 4,000 ADRA staff members currently work in more than 120 countries worldwide. As new challenges and needs arise, ADRA continues to strive to realize its mission of reflecting God's love through compassionate acts of humanitarian service.
Adventist Development & Relief Agency uses the following to express its ministry needs:
Giving has never been more rewarding. Following are three ways you can help:
Donate online-You can make a secure online donation to ADRA International by credit card. See the website for specific programs you can help.
Charitable Gifts-You may also contribute through charitable gift annuities. You can establish your Gift Annuity with a contribution in the form of cash, stocks, bonds or mutual funds.
ADRA'S Really Useful Gift Catalog-This Catalog provides you with everything you need to make a decision and choice about how you will positively impact lives around the world in partnership with ADRA International. Every single dollar is put to work for the people and projects that have motivated you to respond.
Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : C |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 70 | 10/6/2008 11:09:31 AM: Organization made financial information available greater than 7 ½ months. |
| Financial Information: | 80 | 10/6/2008 11:09:45 AM: Organization provided minimal financial information, but not an audited financial statement. |
| Foundational Clarity: | | |
| Level of Cooperation: | | |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Relief and Development Sector |
|---|
| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 21 of 352 | 14 of 54 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 33 of 352 | 14 of 54 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | 25 of 352 | 16 of 54 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | 90 of 352 | 24 of 54 |
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