Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1989, with $776,922,926 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$776.9M
▲ 1.2% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$774.3M
Net assets
$263.7M
Employees
513
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 Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc: 84% to programs · $15 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc: 4 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To provide independent medical humanitarian emergency aid worldwide.
Msf-usa engages in the recruitment and placement of medical and other professionals from the united states to work on various medical humanitarian emergency programs. msf-usa employed 187 medical staff and other professionals on a total of 262 international assignments in 31 countries in 2024.
Communications - bearing witness to humanitarian needs and speaking out for the health and wellbeing of our patients are central to msf's founding principles. these activities aim to improve conditions for people caught in crisis or facing barriers to health care. through its communications, msf usa helps raise awareness about medical and humanitarian emergencies around the world. the organization's reporting draws public attention to situations of extreme violence, abuse, or neglect. msf demands equitable access to medical care and to essential medicines, vaccines, and other health products. msf's reporting is grounded in the direct experiences of staff and patients. the organization shares news and stories through print and digital channels, including the website and social media.msf usa seeks to expand its reach through the news media, including by conducting interviews, holdng press briefings, and publishing opinion columns. the organization also produces live events and online discussion programs about humanitarian issues in order to inform and engage with the public.
Revenue grew from $221.1M (FY2013) to $776.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$434.3M
Total liabilities
$170.7M
Net assets
$263.7M
Salaries & benefits
$45.0M
6% of expenses
Board members
12
11 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $776,922,926▲1.2% | $774,314,841▼9.6% | $263,689,960 | $434,345,054▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $767,362,916▲11.4% | $856,531,073▲31.9% | $263,589,512▼23.0% | $501,967,209▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $688,743,776▲6.1% | $649,575,886▲8.3% | $342,510,067▲5.6% | $436,019,804▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $649,355,353▲16.3% | $599,980,286▲20.1% | $324,366,556▲14.7% | $471,142,331▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $558,340,480▲28.6% | $499,587,775▲10.0% | $282,812,355▲26.8% | $391,676,625▲45.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $434,252,453▲5.4% | $454,282,448▲6.4% | $222,971,038▼6.2% | $269,308,565▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $411,957,255▲5.0% | $426,900,720▲1.5% | $237,779,952▼8.7% | $298,832,581▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $392,524,069▲4.8% | $420,595,919▲15.7% | $260,559,209▼9.3% | $349,226,024▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $374,399,344▲6.6% | $363,500,851▲22.8% | $287,228,413▲3.3% | $346,389,642▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $351,312,022▲1.9% | $296,059,937▲4.8% | $277,920,082▲21.8% | $294,227,834▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $344,606,451▲55.9% | $282,401,795▲30.4% | $228,108,288▲37.5% | $295,321,072▲67.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $221,111,422 | $216,535,113▲4.6% | $165,876,600▲3.1% | $176,861,938▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $207,003,640▲16.1% | $160,912,434▼3.7% | $168,647,231▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $178,224,154▼12.0% | $167,091,697▲8.1% | $176,790,595▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $202,483,543 | $154,615,348 | $188,227,319 | 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.
Highest-paid: Avril Benoit — $351,008 (0.05% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avril Benoit | Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $351,008 |
| Andres Maldonado Segler | Deputy To the Secretary General | 35 | $289,162 |
| Rebekah Varela | Chief Operating Officer | 35 | $268,631 |
| John Ryan Brooks | Int'l Info Systems Coordinator | 35 | $259,537 |
| Carrie Teicher | Chief Programs Officer | 35 | $254,435 |
| Deborah Garcia | Chief Development Officer | 35 | $249,656 |
| Kavita Menon | Chief Communications Officer | 35 | $246,024 |
| Cameron Wrigley | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $235,034 |
| Ellen Willmott | General Counsel | 35 | $234,648 |
| Jay Chaudhuri | Chief Technology Officer | 35 | $233,537 |
| Mikhaela Reid | Sr.dir.,integrated Channel Marketing | 35 | $224,376 |
| Tiffany Wollin | Sr. Dir., Ind. Giving & Strat. Philanthropy | 35 | $223,616 |
| Allison Westfield-james | Chief People Culture & Inclusion Officer | 35 | $219,934 |
| Mary Vonckx | Sr. Director of Grants | 35 | $219,004 |
| Sarah Autry | Sr. Dir., Development Operations | 35 | $207,554 |
| Sheila Shettle | Head of Comm. Access Campaign | 35 | $196,003 |
| Northan Hurtado Heriera | Head of Medical Unit | 35 | $195,685 |
| Sandra Murillo | Media Relations Director | 35 | $190,948 |
| Alexa Adam | Dir., Foundations & Corporations | 35 | $190,936 |
| Elias Primoff | Editorial Director | 35 | $186,394 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Fundraising Services | Fundraising & Canvassing Svcs | $2,439,050 |
| Jackson River LLC | Fundraising Tech & Strategy | $1,039,519 |
| Moore A Series (thd) | Fundraising & Strategy | $725,308 |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers | Risk Management & Tech Support | $509,194 |
| Dvcanvass LLC | Fundraising & Canvassing Svcs | $364,327 |
1,902 grants to Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc totaling $733.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $4,027,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $2,968,218 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $2,561,238 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Public safety | 2024 | $1,474,077 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $1,163,644 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $944,292 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $830,977 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $804,915 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $714,287 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $667,112 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $639,800 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2024 | $612,600 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Relief services | 2024 | $454,350 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $446,320 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $400,000 |
2 grants totaling $98K in FY2024. All grants made by Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center For Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Medical humanitarian assistance | $90,217 |
| Good Shepherd United Church of Christ | Medical humanitarian assistance | $8,002 |
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Data for Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc (EIN 13-3433452) 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.