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Embrace Relief Facts & Figures (2026)
By Embrace Relief Team · Last updated
- Embrace Relief Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 26-2393075, founded in 2008 and based in Fairfield, New Jersey.
- We work in 50+ countries across clean water, health, hunger relief, orphan care, education, refugee and disaster relief, and women's empowerment.
- 45,500+ cataract surgeries reported; one surgery is sponsored for $120.
- A new community water well costs $3,500, and comes with five years of maintenance reporting.
This page collects verified facts about Embrace Relief Foundation Inc. in one place: our legal status, where we work, what specific projects cost, and the results we report. Each figure names the page where it is published. Last updated October 16, 2026. Program costs and totals can change, so please confirm the amount on the linked program page before you give.
About the organization
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Legal name | Embrace Relief Foundation Inc. | About Embrace Relief |
| Tax status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit | About Embrace Relief |
| EIN | 26-2393075 | About Embrace Relief |
| Founded | 2008 | About Embrace Relief |
| Headquarters | Fairfield, New Jersey, USA | About Embrace Relief |
| Accreditation | BBB Accredited | About Embrace Relief |
| Reach | 50+ countries | Our work |
| Tax treatment of gifts | Tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law | Zakat page |
For financial information and annual reports, see Annual reports and financials.
Health: cataract surgery in Mali
| Figure | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cataract surgeries | 45,500+ reported | Cure Cataract |
| Sponsor one surgery | $120 | Cure Cataract |
| Sponsor two / five surgeries | $240 / $600 | Cure Cataract |
| Monthly giving | $120 per month | Cure Cataract |
| Where | Mali (Macina), with a mobile clinic | Health program |
| Procedure length | About 15 minutes per surgery | Health program |
| Reported outcomes | 96% vision gain; 98% patient satisfaction | Health program |
Clean water
| Figure | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Build a new well | $3,500 | Build a Well |
| Repair a well (Fountains of Hope) | $1,500 | Fountains of Hope |
| Benin school water project | $4,500 | Clean Water |
| Monthly Well Builder gift | $25 per month | Clean Water |
| Aquifer depth (example well) | About 147 ft | Clean Water |
| People served per well | 1,000+ | Clean Water |
| Maintenance reporting | 5 years | Build a Well |
Read the full breakdown in How much does it cost to build a water well?
Orphan care
| Figure | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full sponsorship | $150 per child per month | Orphan Care |
| Nutrition | $60 per month | Orphan Care |
| Shelter | $35 per month | Orphan Care |
| Education | $45 per month | Orphan Care |
| Health | $10 per month | Orphan Care |
Hunger relief and Ramadan
| Figure | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hunger relief gift levels | $15, $35, $70, $150; monthly $35 | Hunger Relief |
| Ramadan food package | $35 in Africa; $55 in the USA, Greece, and Yemen | Ramadan giving |
| Ramadan 2025-26 reach | 176,000 people in 22 countries (Ramadan food packages) | Ramadan giving |
| Greece, Ramadan 2025 | 1,600+ people | Ramadan giving |
| USA, Ramadan 2025 | 8,000+ lb of food | Ramadan giving |
Education, women's empowerment, and community programs
| Program | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Education | $25 school supplies; $50 two students; $100; monthly $35 | Education |
| Embrace USA backpack drive (2025) | 4,290 students | Education |
| Women's empowerment | $35 materials; $70 two kits; $150; $300; monthly $35 | Women's Empowerment |
| Refugee relief | $50 basic shelter; $100 family; $250; $500; monthly $50 | Refugee Relief |
| Disaster relief | $35 basic; $85 family; $250; $500; monthly $35 | Disaster Relief |
| Embrace USA | $50 basic family support; $100 student; $250; $500; 1,600+ families served at Thanksgiving | Embrace USA |
Zakat
Zakat is calculated as 2.5% of your net zakatable assets. For complex assets, consult a qualified scholar. Use the zakat calculator to estimate your amount.
Frequently asked questions
Is Embrace Relief a registered nonprofit?
Yes. Embrace Relief Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with EIN 26-2393075. It was founded in 2008 and is based in Fairfield, New Jersey.
How many countries does Embrace Relief work in?
Embrace Relief works in 50+ countries through programs in clean water, health, hunger relief, orphan care, education, refugee and disaster relief, and women's empowerment.
How much does it cost to sponsor a cataract surgery?
One cataract surgery in Mali is sponsored for $120. Two surgeries cost $240 and five cost $600. Embrace Relief reports 45,500+ cataract surgeries.
How much does it cost to build a water well?
A new community well costs $3,500, repairing a well through Fountains of Hope costs $1,500, and a school water project in Benin costs $4,500. Monthly Well Builder donors give $25 per month.
How much does it cost to sponsor an orphan?
Full sponsorship is $150 per child per month: $60 for nutrition, $35 for shelter, $45 for education, and $10 for health.
Are donations to Embrace Relief tax-deductible?
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Keep your receipt and consult a tax professional about your situation.
How to cite this page
Embrace Relief, "Embrace Relief Facts & Figures (2026)," last updated October 16, 2026, /impact/facts-and-figures. Amounts and totals are time-sensitive; check the linked program page for current figures.