Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
US Catholic relief agency active in Jerusalem
Catholic Relief Services Palestine
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Visit www.crs.orgAbout Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to assist survivors of the Second World War in Europe. The organization has since grown to reach 85 million people across 101 countries on five continents. Its Palestine program, based in Jerusalem, assists impoverished and disadvantaged people, guided by Catholic social teaching.
Mission
To assist impoverished and disadvantaged people, guided by Catholic social teaching.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCatholic Relief Services is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, running relief and development programs in the Palestinian territories through its field office.
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Palestine - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Palestine data
- Its integrity score of 32 is below most of the 444 charities in Palestine GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Palestine data
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- financial records
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- a contact email
- a donation page
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCatholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international nonprofit based in Jerusalem, Palestine. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Palestine is 37/100.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is located in Jerusalem, Palestine.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is classified as an International organization, based in Palestine. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Palestine nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to assist survivors of the Second World War in Europe. The organization has since grown to reach 85 million people across 101 countries on five continents. Its Palestine program, based in Jerusalem, assists impoverished and disadvantaged people, guided by Catholic social teaching. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international organization based in Palestine.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine, State of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Catholic Relief Services Palestine is listed in Palestine, State of. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Catholic Relief Services Palestine is listed in Palestine, State of. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
- What is Catholic Relief Services (CRS)?
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is a international non-governmental based in Jerusalem, Palestine. Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to assist survivors of the Second World War in Europe. The organization has since grown to reach 85 million people across 101 countries on five continents. Its Palestine program, based in Jerusalem, assists impoverished and disadvantaged people, guided by Catholic social teaching.
- Where is Catholic Relief Services (CRS) located?
- Headquartered in Jerusalem, Palestine. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Catholic Relief Services (CRS) trustworthy?
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Catholic Relief Services (CRS)'s website?
- http://www.crs.org/
- Are donations to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.