AMERICARES FOUNDATION, INC.
STAMFORD, CT

Americares Foundation, Inc., established on February 10, 1988, with its headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The foundation was founded by Bob Dole and Leila Belliveau, following their humanitarian efforts beginning in the early 1970s to support Vietnamese war orphans. Over time, Americares has become a prominent global health aid and development organization, focusing on delivering medical assistance to those affected by poverty, disaster, and crisis. Bob Dole and his wife have been recognized for their contributions to humanitarian service with awards such as the President’s Volunteer Action Award from Ronald Reagan and the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award. The Americanes mission centers around improving healthcare access worldwide, leveraging donated pharmaceuticals alongside financial donations, which allows every $10 contributed to facilitate $200 in aid. Americares has expanded its impact through offices in countries like El Salvador, India, Nepal, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and the Philippines, as well as its U.S. base. The organization maintains a high regard for transparency and accountability, earning top ratings from nonprofit evaluators like Charity Navigator. As a federally registered charity (FEC identification number 061008595) in Florida with a historical connection to Palm Beach County through incorporation-related filings, Americares continues to engage in innovative health programs that enhance systems resilience against future crises. Recent events include reinstatement proceedings and the filing of an annual report on February 13, 2024. Leadership at Americares includes CEO Christine Squires and directors such as Tony Goldwyn and Percival Barretto-Ko, who drive the organization's vision to empower communities through health-centered initiatives.