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Name:	World Medical Relief
Address:	11745 Rosa Parks Boulevard
	Detroit, MI 48206
Phone:	313-866-5333
Web Address:	worldmedicalrelief.org

World Medical Relief (WMR) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

WMR collects recycled medical and dental equipment, medical supplies, laboratory instruments, and medicines and distributes them to developing nations around the world. Sponsoring organizations or medical missionaries may apply for assistance. The organization's affordable prescription program provides prescription medicines to low-income people ages 18 and older. The program is for people who do not have prescription insurance and do not qualify for government assistance programs. WMR's medical supply service program provides various medical supplies for local non-profit agencies that offer these items to their clients, including dressings, kerlix bandages, ostomy supplies, liquid nutrition, first aid kits, medicines, and other related items. The organization also provides basic home health care supplies to people of all ages. Through the Durable medical equipment program, low-income clients can obtain canes, walkers, hospital beds, over-the-bed tables, commodes, tub benches, and similar items. The organization reports that clients need a doctor’s prescription or a social service agency referral to receive medical equipment. WMR provides metropolitan area clinics with medical supplies and equipment through the local shipping program. The program also provides hygiene kits, blankets, and other items to Detroit area homeless shelters.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, WMR's program expenses were:

International programs	15,894,085
Local programs	4,328,064
Total Program Expenses:	$20,222,149

Chief Executive : George V. Samson, President and CEO

Compensation*:

$94,874

Chair of the Board: Dorethea Pomfret
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Director of Technical Training, AE Leadership Institute Johnson Controls, Inc

Board Size: 18

Paid Staff Size: 15

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals

Fund raising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $19,792,235, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on WMR's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Source of Funds
Donated medical equipment, medicines and supplies	19,373,026
Handling service charge	328,771
Prescription service charge	292,787
General contributions	168,024
Donated services	101,416
Auberlin Foundation	60,000
United Way	58,502
Special events	31,267
Durable medical equipment service	12,686
Investment income	3,114
Total Income	$20,429,593

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 98%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 1%

Total income				$20,429,593
	Program expenses			$20,222,149
	Fund raising expenses			112,009
	Administrative expenses			126,913
Total expenses				$20,461,071
Expenses in Excess of Income				(31,478)
Beginning net assets				2,215,462
Other Changes in Net Assets				(892,175)
Ending net assets				1,291,809
Total liabilities				186,660
Total assets				$1,478,469