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Christian Relief Fund

The christian relief fund is a non-profit relief organization based in amarillo, texas focusing on rescuing orphans and vulnerable children from poverty. Crf operates child sponsorship programs dedicated …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Christian Relief Fund

Helping Children Grow Up Like Jesus

Founded
Headquarters
Amarillo, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q330
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1976

Mission

The christian relief fund is a non-profit relief organization based in amarillo, texas focusing on rescuing orphans and vulnerable children from poverty. Crf operates child sponsorship programs dedicated to providing food, clean water, education, spiritual training, healthcare and disaster relief to the glory of god worldwide. Crf is dedicated to holistic growth for children in poverty: intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q330
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 17 SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($11.6 million)
91% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Christian Relief Fund is a registered international nonprofit based in Amarillo, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 510183054. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Christian Relief Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 93/100.

Christian Relief Fund is located in Amarillo, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.

Based on official tax filings, Christian Relief Fund has $14M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Christian Relief Fund is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Christian Relief Fund. 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.

Christian Relief Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among international charities registered in United States: Christian Relief Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Christian Relief Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Christian Relief Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510183054, 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KE
Kevin Wasner
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AS
Ashley W H•••••
VICE PRESIDE
AU
Audie W••••
Director
DR
Dr E••• D•••
Director
DR
Dr M••••• J••••
PRESIDENT/CE
DR
Dr S•••• S••••
Director
IS
Isaul V•••••
SECRETARY
JA
James B••••••
Director
JU
Julie R••••••
Director
KE
Kevin W•••••
EXECUTIVE DI
MI
Mike B••••••
Director
RI
Rick C•••••••
TREASURER
SC
Scott G•••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Stewarding God’s Creation - MinistryWatch
Apr 2026
ministrywatch.com
MinistryWatch 1000 Database: 50 Largest Relief & Development Ministries - MinistryWatch
Feb 2026
ministrywatch.com
Form filed
$13.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
William "Bill" Crawford Obituary October 26, 2025 - Cox-Rowley Funeral Home
Oct 2025
www.coxrowleyfuneralhome.com
Serving the other side of paradise - The Christian Chronicle
Jun 2025
christianchronicle.org
Form filed
$10.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
50 Largest Relief and Development Organizations – 2024 - MinistryWatch
Feb 2024
ministrywatch.com
Form filed
$12.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$11.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Christian Health Service Corps Treats Malnourished Kids in Congo, Olivet Nazarene Students Build Ecuador Chapel, Billy G
May 2022
ministrywatch.com
Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Amid Pandemic in Honduras, Christian Ministry Becomes Food Delivery Service - Religion Unplugged
Nov 2021
religionunplugged.com
Handyman has a heart for Honduras - The Christian Chronicle
Oct 2021
christianchronicle.org
Children of Abraham - The Christian Chronicle
Oct 2021
christianchronicle.org
Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
African churches prepare for their next plague - Religion Unplugged
May 2020
religionunplugged.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Christian Relief Fund This page 93 $13.8 million 91%
English Language Institute in China 93 $17.1 million 89%
Cure International Inc 93 $63.2 million 84%
Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development Inc 93 $13.0 million 99%
Cuso International 93 $20.2 million 83%
Orphan Grain Train Inc 93 $53.7 million 98%
Christian Relief Services Charities Inc 93 $46.1 million 91%
Doulos Partners 93 $37.7 million 99%
Brac USA Inc 93 $22.7 million 85%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Christian Relief Fund

What is Christian Relief Fund?
Christian Relief Fund is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Amarillo, United States. Helping Children Grow Up Like Jesus
When was Christian Relief Fund founded?
Christian Relief Fund was founded in 1974.
Who leads Christian Relief Fund?
Kevin Wasner serves as Executive Director.
Where is Christian Relief Fund located?
Headquartered in Amarillo, United States.
What is Christian Relief Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Christian Relief Fund trustworthy?
Christian Relief Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Christian Relief Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510183054. Registration: 51-0183054 (United States).
What is Christian Relief Fund's website?
http://www.crf.com