Aidmatrix

Infobox Organization
name = Aidmatrix Foundation


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formation = 2000
type = NGO
status = foundation
purpose = humanitarian
headquarters = Dallas, TX
region_served = U.S.A
website = http://www.aidmatrix.orgThe Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc., (Aidmatrix) is a U.S.-based nonprofit 501 (c) (3). It is a supply-chain software developer for nonprofits and those involved in the supply chain of humanitarian relief (disaster relief, medical relief, and hunger relief.) It is headquartered in Dallas, TX. It's President and CEO is Gov. Scott McCallum, former governor of the State of Wisconsin.

The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. began with a group of i2 Technologies’ employees who set up the i2 Foundation. Jason Rushton, an i2 employee and former captain of military logistics automation, initiated the plan of using i2’s supply chain management technology for use in disaster relief. While serving in Kosovo, he saw how difficult it was for organizations to get the items they needed most in disaster situations. In October 2000, the i2 Foundation launched the Aidmatrix project to focus on this mission. The Aidmatrix project became a separate, self-sustaining entity called The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. in February 2004.

Aidmatrix is supported by key grants from the Accenture Foundation, Meadows Foundation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and UPS.

Historical Significance in Disaster Relief, Medical Relief & Hunger Relief

Disaster Relief: Aidmatrix, FEMA, Accenture and UPS
In 2006, Aidmatrix secured a key cooperative agreement grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to build a national Internet-based network for humanitarian aid called The Aidmatrix Network®. This network creates a virtual exchange or marketplace that connects the state and local governments with donors and nonprofits. It focused on in-kind donations management, cash donations management, and volunteer management.

Medical Relief: NAFC
Aidmatrix partners with the National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) to offer the FreeClinicLink™ program which provides several free clinics with discounted or donated medical supplies and pharmaceuticals from corporations, aid agencies and hospitals.

Hunger Relief: America’s Second Harvest
Aidmatrix partners with America's Second Harvest (A2H) – The Nation’s Food Bank Network, to distribute food through a network of food banks and food-rescue organizations, resulting in supplying food to many hungry Americans each year, nine million of which are children. Since 2001, Aidmatrix has been a means to provide for all national donations. Since 2003, Aidmatrix has provided the connection for America's Second Harvest's national donors who donate products online for redistribution to food banks across the country.

Citations:

Computerworld“Relief for Nonprofit Supply Chains: Aidmatrix technology helps charitable organizations better manage stocks of food, clothing and other supplies for people in need.”http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/software/story/0,10801,105222,00.html

External links

BBB Wise Giving Alliance -- The Aidmatrix Foundation meets the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability http://www.give.org/seal.asp?ID=2749302007

The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. official website -- http://www.aidmatrix.org