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Childrens Emergency Relief International

EIN 74-2933669 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WORK WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES AND GOVERNMENTS TO PROVIDE A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AS THE FIRST AND BEST OPTION FOR CHILDREN TO GROW IN.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
7
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$1.8 million, chairman of the board

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 85% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 9 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 August 31, 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 (6)
  1. $697,209 spent. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS BY PROVIDING SUPERVISION, GUIDANCE, DATA SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION, PROGRAM AUDITS, BOARD RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER SERVICES FOCUSED ON PROGRAM PERFORMANCE AND COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. AND COUNTRY-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS.
  2. $230,552 spent. IN MOLDOVA, CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY RELIEF INTERNATIONAL OPERATES AN EMERGENCY CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS UKRAINIAN REFUGEE MOTHERS AND CHILDREN AS WELL AS PROVIDING SERVICES AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE TO COVER BASIC NEEDS AND SUPPORT TO MOLDOVAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  3. $175,555 spent. IN SRI LANKA, CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY RELIEF INTERNATIONAL PARTNERED WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND THE LOCAL UNICEF CHAPTER TO OFFER A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOCUSED ON PROTECTING AND ADVANCING THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED CREATING CHILD-FRIENDLY SPACES SUCH AS CHILDREN'S GYMS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND PARKS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTED CHILDREN WITHOUT A FAMILY.
  4. $373,487 spent. Other Program Accomplishments in Guatemala, India, and South Africa and mission trips.
  5. (Expenses $ 373,487 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 25,880) Other Program Accomplishments in Guatemala, India, and South Africa and mission trips.
  6. ALL LISTED PAYMENTS BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS AND ARE PAID ON THEIR BEHALF DIRECTLY TO LANDLORDS, PHYSICIANS, MERCHANTS, ETC. BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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