Christian Relief Services Inc
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.
Christian Relief Services Inc at a glance
In short: Christian Relief Services Inc gave $38.6M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $9.7M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,615,994
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,653,999
- +20.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,268,208
- Total assets
- $1,698,159
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Christian Relief Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bread and Water for Africa ($26.2M). Together the top 4 received $38.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 12 grants of 30 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christian Relief Services Inc gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22.2M (2021) to $40.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $38.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bread and Water for Africa Washington, DC | Critical Needs | $26,179,578 |
| American Indian Youth Running Strong Inc Washington, DC | Critical Needs | $7,441,192 |
| Americans Helping Americans Washington, DC | Critical Needs | $3,095,224 |
| Christian Relief Services Charities Washington, DC | Critical Needs | $1,900,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,698,159 | $46,072,067 | $46,201,584 | $38,615,994 | 4 | $1,084 |
| 2024 | $1,686,554 | $46,769,111 | $46,054,421 | $40,179,387 | 5 | $857 |
| 2023 | $1,646,709 | $42,940,566 | $45,453,663 | $39,421,610 | 7 | $928 |
| 2022 | $4,032,952 | $38,457,221 | $38,170,850 | $31,664,620 | 7 | $891 |
| 2021 | $3,065,793 | $29,070,286 | $28,129,185 | $22,174,767 | 7 | $789 |
About Christian Relief Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Christian Relief Services Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $38.6M. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Relief Services Inc is led by Bryan L. Krizek, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bryan L. Krizek
President & CEO
Presidnet & CEO → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J. O'Brien Esq.
Chairman
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Uyehara
Director of Development
Co-Executive Director → Director of Development, 2022
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $128K (2025)
Colonel John F. Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elayne Silversmith
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Stitely CPA
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ketlen A. Solak
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rear Admiral Eric C. Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Hisel Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Afraid Of Bear Cook
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Shultz
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bieu Do
CFO
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nhi Ho Cao
Secretary
On filings since 2021
17 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. O'Brien
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer -, 2022
Treasurer - → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul E. Krizek Esq.
Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2024
17 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Paul E. Krizek Esq Exec (2022–2023) — Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Ashley Morris (2023) — Director
- Former: Clyde B. Richardson (2021–2022) — Treasurer -
- Former: Paul E. Krizek Esq Executive (2021) — Director & General Counsel
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $128K, to Anita Uyehara (Director of Development).
Frequently asked questions about Christian Relief Services Inc
How much does Christian Relief Services Inc give each year?
Christian Relief Services Inc gave $38.6M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40.2M across 5 grants.
What is Christian Relief Services Inc's typical grant size?
Christian Relief Services Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,268,208, and its average grant was $9,653,999, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Christian Relief Services Inc give grants?
Christian Relief Services Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Christian Relief Services Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Relief Services Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Critical Needs" (4 grants).
How large is Christian Relief Services Inc?
Christian Relief Services Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46.1M.
What is Christian Relief Services Inc?
Christian Relief Services Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Christian Relief Services Inc's EIN?
Christian Relief Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1884868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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