In response to Fuego Volcano, which erupted on June 3, 2018, Bright Funds has established the Guatemala Volcano Disaster Response and Recovery Fund. This Fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in the region. Our Fund approach is informed by expert and local recommendations from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts and medical assistance. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

In response to Fuego Volcano, which erupted on June 3, 2018, our partners at Bright Funds established the Guatemala Volcano Disaster Response and Recovery Fund. This Fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in the region. The Fund approach is informed by expert and local recommendations from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. They have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts and medical assistance. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground. Gifts made to this fund will be split equally among the listed non-profits.

Before advancing to strike China, Typhoon Mangkhut, a powerful storm 550 miles wide, pummeled the Philippines, leaving destruction in its path. If you want to help those affected by the typhoon, this fund consists of the organizations the New York Times offered as a few of the organizations involved in recovery efforts.

On Friday September 28, 2018, a devastating earthquake struck Indonesia's central island of Sulawesi followed by a tsunami. Since then, more than 200 aftershocks have been felt following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Bright Funds has established the Indonesian Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Recovery Fund to support the communities impacted by this disaster. This Fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in the region. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations’ initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. Our Fund approach is informed by expert and local recommendations from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts and medical assistance. The composition of nonprofits in this Fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

On Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 a series of deadly tsunamis struck Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, killing at least 429 people with 1,500 people either injured or missing. Bright Funds has established the Indonesian Sunda Strait Tsunami Disaster Response and Recovery Fund, comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in Indonesia. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you can help provide short-term and long-term response and recovery to multiple organization initiatives. Our Fund approach is informed by expert and local recommendations, based on up to date information from disaster philanthropy and nongovernmental organization networks. The Fund's strategy is similarly dynamic and responsive: as information on local communities needs becomes available, we will update the organizations in this Fund, directing donations towards specific organizations doing work in the areas most affected. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts, medical assistance, and providing access to clean water, food and shelter. Our approach is primarily informed by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

These nonprofits are the best in their classes, across many categories.

Brazil is battling a devastating wave of COVID-19 infections as a result of both government mishandling of the crisis and the existence of a highly-infectious variant of the virus first detected in the country. The 2021 Brazil COVID-19 Recovery Fund is composed of pre-vetted nonprofits based in the United States providing emergency response in Brazil. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. Our Fund approach is informed by expert and local recommendations based on up to date information from disaster philanthropy and nongovernmental organization networks, such as the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Given the ever-changing nature of this pandemic and widespread impact, the composition of the nonprofits in this Fund will evolve. Generally this fund will support healthcare, medical needs, vulnerable populations, and essential services. (Photo: Gilnature / Getty Images)