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Christian Relief Services - 21st Century Campaign Inc

EIN 54-1748859 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES/21ST CENTURY CAMPAIGN, INC. (CRS-21ST) IS TO EXIST AS A 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE EXEMPT ACTIVITIES OF CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES, INC., (CRSC), WHICH IS A 501(C)(3) WITH AN IRS GROUP EXEMPTION. THE TOTAL CURRENT AFFILIATION OF SUBSIDIARY SUBORDINATE UNITS UNDER THIS GROUP EXEMPTION LETTER INCLUDES 23 INDIVIDUAL CHARITIES, EACH WITH DIVERSE MISSIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ALL ENJOYING THE BENEFITS OF SHARED RESOURCES IN AREAS WHICH OTHERWISE WOULD BE HARD AND EXPENSIVE TO REALIZE INDEPENDENTLY. SUCH SHARED RESOURCES INCLUDE: ECONOMY OF SCALE FROM A COMBINED $50 MILLION BUDGET, HR, ACCOUNTING AND IT, INTERNET PHILANTHROPY, NON-PROFIT LEGAL COUNSEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR CHARITIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY, LOWER CORPORATE OVERHEAD, INSURANCE AND BENEFITS, GRANT MANAGEMENT, TRANSPARENCY AND FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY, AND MANAGING THE MYRIAD OF CHANGING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS IN TODAY'S WORLD.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$9.0 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 50%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$464,687, president/ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 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. $8.7 million spent. CRS-21ST IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE WELFARE AND MISSION OF CRSC. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDED THROUGH INVESTMENT INCOME AND ROYALTIES COLLECTED BY CRS-21ST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 October 13, 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 June 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 October 1995.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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