Comic Relief Inc
62% goes to programs $59 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Comic Relief Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2007, with $10,075,693 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 62% of spending to programs.
120 Broadway 22nd Floor, New York, NY, 10271 EIN 01-0885377 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.1M
▼ 78.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$20.3M
Net assets
$19.4M
Employees
35
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →B+Program efficiency40% of the rating62% to programs · $59 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Comic Relief Inc: 62% to programs · $59 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -101% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Comic Relief Inc: 11 mo reserves · -101% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Comic Relief Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Comic Relief Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Comic relief u.s. is committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. (see schedule o)we harness the power of entertainment to drive positive change, by raising awareness of complex social and economic issues facing children and caregivers living in poverty, and mobilizing the public to act.
What they do
In september 2017, comic relief was approached by silent content ventures, llc to assist with hand in hand hurricane relief benefit, held on september 12, 2017. the benefit raised over $50 million dollars. comic reliefs role in the benefit was to manage campaign fundraising and grant making. this was done by receiving donations into a hurricane relief fund. comic relief advised silent content ventures regarding donor solicitations and communications, managing platforms, receiving donations, grant making and monitoring of grants. in 2019 we continued to monitor and deliver grants to the selected recipients as per the agreements signed in 2017.
Contact & location
- Address
- 120 Broadway 22nd Floor, New York, NY, 10271
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4,383 (FY2013) to $10.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14.1MNet assets $19.4M
Operating margin
-101.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$33.5M
Total liabilities
$14.1M
Net assets
$19.4M
Salaries & benefits
$4.9M
24% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,075,693▼78.8% | $20,261,695▼48.8% | $19,395,228▼34.8% | $33,508,639▼31.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $47,477,210▼11.0% | $39,583,286▼1.9% | $29,742,075▲36.7% | $48,676,610▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $53,328,304▲48.8% | $40,354,443▲1.7% | $21,754,225▲167% | $40,884,512▲41.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $35,831,552▼15.4% | $39,682,286▲0.9% | $8,142,120▼31.7% | $28,941,799▲28.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $42,376,626▼19.0% | $39,317,166▼19.4% | $11,923,274▲34.5% | $22,447,780▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $52,341,405▲7.8% | $48,769,840▼5.9% | $8,863,675▲109% | $19,150,424▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $48,544,784▼48.4% | $51,811,094▼43.6% | $4,235,219▼43.5% | $18,486,940▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $94,134,974▲148% | $91,909,090▲164% | $7,501,529▲42.2% | $20,674,772▲62.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,027,287▲57.3% | $34,864,454▲46.0% | $5,275,645▲150% | $12,757,292▲79.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $24,169,820▲551345% | $23,886,286▲22104% | $2,112,812▲34.5% | $7,115,314▲303% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,383 | $107,575▼86.5% | $1,571,078▼6.2% | $1,764,155▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $794,540 | $1,674,270 | $2,030,348 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Alison Moore Non-voting — $442,069 (2.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Moore Non-voting | Ceo - Outgoing (jan 2025) | 40 | $442,069 |
| Mary Corigliano | Svp of Brand & Marketing | 40 | $250,659 |
| Lauren Spitzer | Svp of Fundraising & Development | 40 | $248,336 |
| Ayodele Roach | Svp of Grants | 40 | $216,284 |
| Lisa Gadson-clark | Svp of Hr & Operations | 40 | $210,566 |
| Mary Catherine Burdine | Vp of Partnership Development | 40 | $177,940 |
| William Kehoe | Chief Financial Officer | 20 | $140,240 |
| Alia Lamborghini Joined Aug 2024 | Director | 1 | — |
| Austyn Biggers | Director | 1 | — |
| David Horne | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Evan Segal Joined Aug 2024 | Director | 1 | — |
| Ida Rezvani | Director | 1 | — |
| Michele Ganeless | Secretary/incoming Ceo (jan 2025) | 1 | — |
| Natalye Paquin Left Jan 2024 | Director | 1 | — |
| Randy Newcomb | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Richard Curtis | Founder | 1 | — |
| Richard Hofstetter | Director | 1 | — |
| Yvonne Moore | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Design LLC | Brand & Product Design | $566,000 |
| Wonder Works Studio Inc | Gaming Production | $400,001 |
| Porter Novelli Inc | Pr & Communications Services | $358,958 |
| Duende Media Inc | Digital Marketing & Creative Services | $324,000 |
| Leigh Sobhani | Entertainment Mgmt & Production | $269,973 |
Grants received · $12.4M total
86 grants to Comic Relief Inc totaling $12.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $189,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $21,751 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,346 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $256,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2023 | $225,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $127,466 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $91,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $57,450 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $46,723 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $44,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Arts | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Comic relief us/red nose day - children's health fund | 2023 | $9,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2022 | $500,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $303,000 |
Grants made · $3.7M in FY2024
8 grants totaling $3.7M in FY2024. All grants made by Comic Relief Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Year Inc | Program support | $950,000 |
| Laureus Sport For Good Foundation of America | Program support | $650,000 |
| Start Early | Program support | $600,000 |
| The Childrens Health Fund | Program support | $510,000 |
| Jumpstart For Young Children Inc | Program support | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Program support | $400,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Program support | $48,000 |
| Youth Outright Wnc Inc | Program support | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Comic Relief Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Comic Relief Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0885377, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Comic Relief Inc's EIN?
- Comic Relief Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0885377.
- How much revenue does Comic Relief Inc report?
- Comic Relief Inc reported $10,075,693 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Comic Relief Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Comic Relief Inc spends about 62% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Comic Relief Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Comic Relief Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Comic Relief Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Comic Relief Inc's latest Form 990 is $442,069, paid to Alison Moore Non-voting (Ceo - Outgoing (jan 2025)).
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Data for Comic Relief Inc (EIN 01-0885377) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.