Nonprofit · EIN 54-1884868
CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC
Also known as CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $46,072,067 | $46,201,584 | -$129,517 | $1,698,159 | $377,619 | $1,320,540 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $46,769,111 | $46,054,421 | $714,690 | $1,686,554 | $236,497 | $1,450,057 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $46,070,983
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,084
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $38,619,394
- Other salaries and wages
- $561,935
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $704,920
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,241
- Accounting fees
- $31,084
- Occupancy
- $189,689
- Travel
- $11,074
- Depreciation
- $9,625
- Program services (functional)
- $41,925,631
- Management and general (functional)
- $95,929
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,180,024
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,686,554
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,698,159
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $377,619
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,320,540
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,633
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,300,112
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,428
- Gross receipts
- $46,072,067
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN L KRIZEK | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $406,570 | $58,117 |
| PAUL E KRIZEK ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 17 | $0 | $300,608 | $23,980 |
| BIEU DO | CFO Officer | 12 | $0 | $147,746 | $23,743 |
| ANITA UYEHARA | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $127,685 | $0 | $10,048 |
| NHI HO CAO | SECRETARY Officer | 17 | $0 | $80,649 | $26,581 |
| JAMES J O'BRIEN ESQ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.28 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS M O'BRIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORETTA AFRAID OF BEAR COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT J HISEL JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REAR ADMIRAL ERIC C JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAYNE SILVERSMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR KETLEN A SOLAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK STITELY CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLONEL JOHN F WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN L KRIZEK | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $291,270 | $58,501 |
| PAUL E KRIZEK ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 17 | $0 | $242,934 | $22,761 |
| BIEU DO | CFO Officer | 12 | $0 | $142,843 | $23,002 |
| ANITA UYEHARA | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $128,077 | $0 | $10,364 |
| NHI HO CAO | SECRETARY Officer | 17 | $0 | $78,042 | $26,330 |
| JAMES J O'BRIEN ESQ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.28 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS M O'BRIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORETTA AFRAID OF BEAR COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT J HISEL JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REAR ADMIRAL ERIC C JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAYNE SILVERSMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR KETLEN A SOLAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK STITELY CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLONEL JOHN F WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8301 RICHMOND HIGHWAY 900, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309-2324
- In care of
- % BRYAN L KRIZEK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRYAN L KRIZEK, 8301 RICHMOND HIGHWAY 900, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309
- Signed the 990
- BRYAN L KRIZEK, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (703) 317-9086
- Website
- WWW.CHRISTIANRELIEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING, SERVICES AND CRITICALLY NEEDED GOODS TO HELP PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES STRIVING TO BREAK THE STRANGLEHOLD OF POVERTY AND TO HELP DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO THE NEEDS OF THESE COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING POSITIVE CHANGES IN AFRICA BY SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE BREAD AND WATER FOR AFRICA, WHICH COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, WATER, SANITATION, HYGIENE, AND FOOD SUSTAINABILITY. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)RELIEF DISTRIBUTIONS - SHIPPED LIFE-SAVING RELIEF ITEMS, INCLUDING MEDICAL SUPPLIES, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MOBILITY AIDS, MEDICINES, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, BOOKS, MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION (PRENATAL VITAMINS), AND SCHOOL DESKS, TO GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, HOSPITALS, HEALTH CENTERS, AND SCHOOLS IN ETHIOPIA, CAMEROON AND SIERRA LEONE. A TOTAL OF FOURTEEN CONTAINERS CONTAINED 134,701,201 KG OR 134,701 TONS OF LIFESAVING AND RELIEF MATERIALS SHIPPED TO SAVE MORE THAN 76,800 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $26,425,288 · grants $26,179,578
- AMERICAN INDIAN PROGRAMS - CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES, THROUGH AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH RUNNING STRONG (RUNNING STRONG) DONATED 17,339 FOOD BOXES, 23,340 SMART SACKS, 9,000 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 10,048 WINTER AND ATHLETIC SOCKS, 6,000 DENTAL KITS, 3,000 FEMININE HYGIENE KITS, 2,000 MATERNAL CARE KITS, 12,906 BRAND NEW WINTER COATS AND WINTER KITS (GLOVES, SCARF, HAT), AND 3,399 HOLIDAY TOYS. EACH FOOD BOX WEIGHED 20-30LBS. AND HAD ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO FEED A FAMILY OF FOUR FOR A WEEK. EACH SMART SACK WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS. AND CONTAINED MUCH NEEDED FOOD TO KEEP CHILDREN FED OVER THE WEEKEND WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO FREE AND REDUCED SCHOOL LUNCHES. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)THESE SUPPLIES ARE DISTRIBUTED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NATIVE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. DURING OUR HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTIONS ON PINE RIDGE AND CHEYENNE RIVER RESERVATIONS IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 47,997.25 LBS. OF TURKEY AND 3,917.29 LBS. OF HAM WERE DISTRIBUTED TO HELP FEED HUNGRY FAMILIES. RUNNING STRONG HELPS AMERICAN INDIANS, MOSTLY ON RESERVATIONS, WITH FOOD, WATER, WARM CLOTHING, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, BASIC RELIEF, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING PROGRAMS FOSTERING SELF-RELIANCE.Expenses $9,353,398 · grants $7,441,192
- DOMESTIC PROGRAMS - SUPPORTED EFFORTS PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE APPALACHIAN REGION. THROUGH AMERICANS HELPING AMERICANS, AN AFFILIATE, OFFERS AN ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES IN EXTREME POVERTY BY PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS. AMERICANS HELPING AMERICANS ALSO SUPPLIED RELIEF ITEMS TO TAKE CARE OF BASIC NEEDS; 4,000 WINTER COATS, 5,700 BLANKETS, 3,000 DENTAL KITS, 3662 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLY BOXES, AND 18,648 FOOD BOXES DELIVERED TO COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL APPALACHIA WHICH SUPPLEMENTED OUR SPONSORED FOOD PROGRAMS SERVICING AN ADDITIONAL 7,925 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $6,064,242 · grants $4,996,224
- AMERICANS HELPING AMERICANS VETERANS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (VSH) IS AN INNOVATIVE PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAM IN FAIRFAX COUNTY VA, WHICH HELPS EMPOWER VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. OUR CUSTOMIZED AND FOCUSED PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMELESS LOW-INCOME VETERANS WITH AFFORDABLE SINGLE UNIT AND SMALL FAMILY HOUSING OPTIONS. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES BOTH TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AIMED AT HELPING VETERANS MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY. THIS INCLUDES VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, AND OTHER NECESSARY SUPPORT SERVICE REFERRALS DETERMINED DURING ASSESSMENT AND INTAKE.THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVE AGENCIES, VSH HAS RAISED APPROXIMATELY $52,750 TO HELP WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SECURITY DEPOSITS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS HAVE ALSO HELPED PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATIONS OF FOOD, BEDS, TVS, FURNITURE, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $11,938. THIS SUPPORT GIVES OUR VETERANS A HAND-UP AS THEY REBUILD THEIR LIVES.OUR MOST RECENT COLLABORATION WITH COMPUCORE HELPED BY SUPPLYING $3,750 IN RECONDITIONED ALL-IN-ONE DESKTOP COMPUTERS. THIS DONATION WILL ALSO INCLUDE COMPUTER TRAINING FOR VETS WHO NEED A LITTLE HELP WITH TECHNOLOGY. THEY WILL ALSO RECEIVE A FREE LAPTOP COMPUTER TO KEEP UPON COMPLETION OF TRAINING. OUR GOAL AND VISION ARE TO SEE EVERY VETERAN HAVE ACCESS TO A DIGNIFIED HOME AND THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO THRIVE.Expenses $82,703 · grants $2,400
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1884868
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q330)
- Group exemption
- 3299: CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,698,159
- Income (IRS master file)
- $46,072,067
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $46,072,067 | $46,201,584 | $1,698,159 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $46,769,111 | $46,054,421 | $1,686,554 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $42,940,566 | $45,453,663 | $1,646,709 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 54-1884868).
Questions about CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC is 54-1884868.
- Is CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRYAN L KRIZEK.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN RELIEF SERVICES CHARITIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $46,072,067, expenses of $46,201,584 and total assets of $1,698,159 at year end.
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