AMERICARES FOUNDATION, INC.
STAMFORD, CT

Established on February 10, 1988, by Bob Dole and Leila Belliveau, Americares Foundation, Inc., is a dedicated nonprofit headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. It was born from their early '70s efforts to aid Vietnamese war orphans, setting the stage for its mission as a major global health aid entity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Americares focuses on providing medical support to people caught in poverty-driven scenarios and crises of various kinds. Bob Dole and his wife's humanitarian work has been widely acknowledged with prestigious awards like Ronald Reagan’s President’s Volunteer Action Award and the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award. At its heart, Americares strives to make healthcare accessible globally by efficiently utilizing both donated medicines and funds; impressively, every $10 donation is transformed into $200 worth of aid. Americares has firmly established a worldwide presence with operational offices in diverse countries including El Salvador, India, Nepal, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and the Philippines. Their commitment to transparency is reflected by high ratings from nonprofit evaluators such as Charity Navigator. As a registered 501(c)(3) charity in Florida (FEC id: 061008595), with legal ties to Palm Beach County, Americares persistently engages in groundbreaking health initiatives designed to bolster system resilience. Recent administrative updates include filing for the reinstatement of corporate assets and submitting an annual report as of February 13, 2024. Under the leadership of CEO Christine Squires and board members like Tony Goldwyn and Percival Barretto-Ko, Americares continues its mission to empower communities through health-centered programs.