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Christian Relief Fund

EIN 51-0183054 · Amarillo, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$13.8 million
Spending
$12.8 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
14
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$152,947, president/ce

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $11.6 million spent. MONTHLY SPONSORSHIP AND FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS CHRISTIAN RELIEF FUND (CRF) PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR 9,317 CHILDREN DURING THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 FISCAL YEAR. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDED PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, PAYING FOR TEACHERS TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN, FULL TIME CARE IN ORPHANAGES, BASIC MEDICAL CARE, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SHOES, AND COUNSELING. THESE SERVICES WERE OFFERED IN AREAS ALL ACROSS THE WORLD INCLUDING: -HONDURAS -INDIA -KENYA -EL SALVADOR -LIBERIA -ETHIOPIA -MEXICO -GUATEMALA -NICARAGUA -HAITI -ROMANIA -UGANDA -UKRAINE -ZIMBABWE -MALAWI -UNITED STATES -DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (CONTINUED) WATER WELL DEVELOPMENT CRF'S HOPE WATER INTERNATIONAL DRILLING PROJECT CONTINUES TO DRILL WELLS ACROSS KENYA AND HAITI. THESE WELLS, ALONG WITH CRF'S PREVIOUS WELLS, ARE NOW PROVIDING CLEAN, PLENTIFUL DRINKING WATER FOR AN ESTIMATED 1,500,000 PEOPLE ON A DAILY BASIS. THIS WATER PROGRAM IS THE FIRST STEP IN CRF'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. MONTHLY SPONSORSHIP AND FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS CHRISTIAN RELIEF FUND (CRF) PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR 9,317 CHILDREN DURING THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 FISCAL YEAR. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDED PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, PAYING FOR TEACHERS TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN, FULL TIME CARE IN ORPHANAGES, BASIC MEDICAL CARE, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SHOES, AND COUNSELING. THESE SERVICES WERE OFFERED IN AREAS ALL ACROSS THE WORLD INCLUDING: -HONDURAS -INDIA -KENYA -EL SALVADOR -LIBERIA -ETHIOPIA -MEXICO -GUATEMALA -NICARAGUA -HAITI -ROMANIA -UGANDA -UKRAINE -ZIMBABWE -MALAWI -UNITED STATES -DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (CONTINUED) WATER WELL DEVELOPMENT CRF'S HOPE WATER INTERNATIONAL DRILLING PROJECT CONTINUES TO DRILL WELLS ACROSS KENYA AND HAITI. THESE WELLS, ALONG WITH CRF'S PREVIOUS WELLS, ARE NOW PROVIDING CLEAN, PLENTIFUL DRINKING WATER FOR AN ESTIMATED 1,500,000 PEOPLE ON A DAILY BASIS. THIS WATER PROGRAM IS THE FIRST STEP IN CRF'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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