Childrens Relief International
About
Children's Relief International (CRI) is a Christian nonprofit organization sharing the light of Christ with the poor of our time in Word and deed. Since 2000, CRI has partnered with local believers in Malawi, South Asia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Mexico, Jordan, Mozambique, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic to provide education, nutrition, clean water, housing, medical care, widow care, and spiritual development.
Children's relief international is a mission agency as defined by irs publication 557. Over half of our activity is conducted overseas, and we are sponsored by and affiliated with a number of churches.
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Financials
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GiveRadar's verified records show Childrens Relief International with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,754 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,022 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- a website
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CHILDRENS RELIEF INTERNATIONAL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership & board
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#1,204 of 25,022 international charities in the United States on integrity score
80/100 puts it in the top 6% of the cohort, tied with 1,365 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar international charities in United States.
Cause areas in United States
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search · 33 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Childrens Relief International
Childrens Relief International is a registered international nonprofit based in Rockwall, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 364353904. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Childrens Relief International's President, Jason Pieratt, received $109,358 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2024). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Childrens Relief International has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Children's Relief International (CRI) is a Christian nonprofit organization sharing the light of Christ with the poor of our time in Word and deed. Since 2000, CRI has partnered with local believers in Malawi, South Asia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Mexico, Jordan, Mozambique, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic to provide education, nutrition, clean water, housing, medical care, widow care, and spiritual development. Childrens Relief International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Childrens Relief International is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
Childrens Relief International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364353904. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Childrens Relief International is located in Rockwall, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
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Quick facts about Childrens Relief International
- What is Childrens Relief International?
- Childrens Relief International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rockwall, United States. Children's Relief International (CRI) is a Christian nonprofit organization sharing the light of Christ with the poor of our time in Word and deed. Since 2000, CRI has partnered with local believers in Malawi, South Asia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Mexico, Jordan, Mozambique, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic to provide education, nutrition, clean water, housing, medical care, widow care, and spiritual development.
- When was Childrens Relief International founded?
- Childrens Relief International was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Childrens Relief International?
- Jason Pieratt serves as President.
- Where is Childrens Relief International located?
- Headquartered in Rockwall, TX, United States.
- What is Childrens Relief International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is $4.1 million. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Childrens Relief International trustworthy?
- Childrens Relief International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Childrens Relief International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 364353904. Registration: 36-4353904 (United States).
- What is Childrens Relief International's website?
- http://www.childrensrelief.org