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Congo Relief Mission Inc

EIN 84-1376317 · Glendale, CO

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

What it says it does

To provide development assistance and humanitarian aid to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

Reserves
20 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15
Income fell 53% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 5 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (1)

$55,370 spent. Congo Relief Mission Inc. (CRM) is dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the poorest and most conflict-affected countries in the world. The DRC ranks near the bottom of the UN Human Development Index, with widespread poverty, malnutrition, and limited access to education and healthcare.In 2024, CRM continued its mission by supporting five orphanages in and around Mbujimayi, a city in the Eastern Kasai region with over three million residents and minimal infrastructure. CRM provided food, healthcare, and educational support to 228 children, ranging from newborns to 18 years old. School fees were paid for 191 children, ensuring access to primary, secondary, and in some cases, university education.CRM raised nearly $57,000 in 2024 to fund these efforts. In addition to direct support, CRM promotes sustainable nutrition through locally sourced initiatives, including the cultivation of moringa trees and development of nutritional supplements. These programs address chronic malnutrition, which affects approximately 43% of children under five in the DRC.CRMs work targets the most vulnerable populations, offering hope and essential services to children in extreme poverty. Through long-term partnerships and community-based solutions, CRM continues to make a meaningful impact in central Africa.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1997.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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