American National Red Cross
Tony Freeman hugs his son Logan, 2, outside their home in Ohio, which was cut off by flood waters. (Photo: Talia Frenkel)
About American National Red Cross
2025 E St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
www.redcross.org
| 202-737-8300
| Founded: 1863
Industry: Other | Category: Nonprofits
Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, the American Red Cross provides care to victims of war and natural disasters. Working through local chapters, it oversees blood drives and community services that help the needy, as well as programs that support military families. The organization has faced rapid turnover in leadership in recent years. Chief executive Mark W. Everson resigned in November after questions about an inappropriate relationship with a female subordinate.
2007 Financial Data
Revenues: $3,347,806,000Total employees: 3,200 | Local employees: 1,700
Did You Know
LOCAL IMPACT: Although it is best known for its role in major events such as hurricanes and wildfires, the vast majority of the Red Cross's responses in 2007 — 93 percent — involved more than 70,000 community disasters, most of which were home fires.
