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Comic Relief Inc.

Comic Relief Inc.

New York, NY 10005
Tax ID01-0885377

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About this organization

Revenue

$52,341,405

Expenses

$48,769,840

Website

comicrelief.org

Mission

Comic Relief Inc., a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity that operates the annual nationwide fundraising campaign, Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day is on a mission to end child poverty, one nose at a time. Money raised supports programs that ensure children in need are safe, healthy and educated. Half of Red Nose Day's grant money will be spent right here in America on projects close to home. The other half will be spent in some of the poorest communities in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Beneficiaries of Red Nose Day grants include charity organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America; charity:water; Children's Health Fund; Feeding America; Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; National Council of La Raza; Save the Children; and The Global Fund.

About

Red Nose Day is a fundraising campaign run by the non-profit organization Comic Relief, Inc. It is part of a global movement that unites celebrities, comedy and the public to raise awareness and money to help children in need in the US and internationally. Red Nose Day has raised over $1 billion dollars globally in the last 25 years. In 2019, the fifth annual Red Nose Day was held on May 23, 2019. Within the first five years, Red Nose Day has raised over $200 million in America. Money raised is used to address the immediate needs of children by making grants to organizations to keep kids safe, healthy and educated.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Comic relief's mission is to drive positive change through the power of entertainment. comic relief undertakes charitable and educational activities with the aim of eliminating poverty and improving conditions for children and disadvantaged persons in the united states and throughout the world. comic relief achieves its mission by: 1. raising awareness of poverty conditions and the issues facing the poor and disadvantaged in the united states and throughout the world. 2. developing and distributing educational tools and initiatives for school children and teachers in the united states to understand how poverty is perpetuated and the steps that can be taken to eradicate it. 3. making grants to organizations that are committed to the issues identified by comic relief as having a major effect on the poor and disadvantaged including: the treatment and prevention of hiv/aids and malaria; the education of children and young people; the protection of children at risk.”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Our mission: to drive positive change through the power of entertainment. our vision: a just world free from poverty.”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is DE as per legal requirements.
  • The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 28 Liberty Street 35 fl, New York, NY, 10005.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has 33 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $3,571,565.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2006.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $3,866,081 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $4,011,904 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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