The Center for Disaster Philanthropy has an excellent primer of basic tips for disaster giving that can help funders ask the right questions about how they can help.
Disaster Philanthropy
Current Disasters
The links below provide information, tools and resources on current disasters taking place across the United States. Please reference these individual pages for specific details.
In-Depth knowledge on Disaster Grantmaking
This web based tool is a central location for State/Local/Tribal governments, emergency managers, and planners to view programs from Federal, State, For-Profit, Non-Profit, and Charitable entities.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has compiled a useful summary of disaster resources for corporate foundations and giving programs.
In the aftermath of a disaster or in other emergency hardship situations, individuals, employers and corporations often are interested in providing assistance to victims through a charitable organization. The IRS provides a number of resources to help those involved in providing disaster relief through charities.
Options for private foundations for disaster grantmaking
Options for community foundations, public foundations, and other charities for disaster grantmaking.
Matching gift options for disaster grantmaking.
Direct Corporate Giving options for disaster grantmaking
A guidebook from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund detailing lessons learned from their efforts in the disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts after the rash of tornadoes that devastated Alabama in April 2011.
Outlines how employer-connected disaster relief and emergency hardship funds are eligible for exemption.