Childrens Relief International
Children's relief international is a mission agency as defined by irs publication 557. Over half of our activity is conducted overseas, and we are sponsored by and affiliated …
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Children's Relief International (CRI) is a Christian nonprofit organization sharing the light of Christ with the poor of our time in Word and deed. Since 2000, CRI has partnered with local believers in Malawi, South Asia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Mexico, Jordan, Mozambique, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic to provide education, nutrition, clean water, housing, medical care, widow care, and spiritual development.
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Mission
Children's relief international is a mission agency as defined by irs publication 557. Over half of our activity is conducted overseas, and we are sponsored by and affiliated with a number of churches.
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· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Childrens Relief International with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a website
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChildrens Relief International is a registered international nonprofit based in Rockwall, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 364353904. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Childrens Relief International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364353904. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Childrens Relief International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Childrens Relief International is located in Rockwall, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Childrens Relief International has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Childrens Relief International is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Childrens Relief International. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Childrens Relief International holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Children's Relief International (CRI) is a Christian nonprofit organization sharing the light of Christ with the poor of our time in Word and deed. Since 2000, CRI has partnered with local believers in Malawi, South Asia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Mexico, Jordan, Mozambique, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic to provide education, nutrition, clean water, housing, medical care, widow care, and spiritual development. Childrens Relief International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Childrens Relief International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Childrens Relief International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364353904, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHILDRENS RELIEF INTERNATIONAL is registered in United States. 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.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Childrens Relief International
- What is Childrens Relief International?
- Childrens Relief International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rockwall, United States. Children's Relief International (CRI) is a Christian nonprofit organization sharing the light of Christ with the poor of our time in Word and deed. Since 2000, CRI has partnered with local believers in Malawi, South Asia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Mexico, Jordan, Mozambique, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic to provide education, nutrition, clean water, housing, medical care, widow care, and spiritual development.
- When was Childrens Relief International founded?
- Childrens Relief International was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Childrens Relief International?
- Jason Pieratt serves as President.
- Where is Childrens Relief International located?
- Headquartered in Rockwall, TX, United States.
- What is Childrens Relief International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Childrens Relief International trustworthy?
- Childrens Relief International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). 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 Childrens Relief International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 364353904. Registration: 36-4353904 (United States).
- What is Childrens Relief International's website?
- http://www.childrensrelief.org