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Christian Relief Services

Foundation · Grantmaker Alexandria, VA EIN: 52-1394775 Website

The purpose of christian relief services charities (CRSC) is to assist in the alleviation of human suffering, misery, disability, and pain in the world by advancing and improving the welfare of persons in need and the international community while preserving native cultures, heritages, customs and beliefs.

Key facts about Christian Relief Services

EIN
52-1394775
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$7,107,163

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$7.1M

-4.1% YoY

Revenue

$2.3M

-33.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$176K

+986.1% YoY

Expenses

$2.7M

+15.2% YoY

About Christian Relief Services

Based on IRS filings

Christian Relief Services is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $176K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Alexandria

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K0 grants20191 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

0 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$7,107,163$7,408,949$6,207,522
Revenue$2,314,897$3,489,201$3,653,173
Expenses$2,735,573$2,373,908$1,961,035
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$176,495$16,251$8,529
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Christian Relief Services is led by Bryan L. Krizek, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 4 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Bryan L. Krizek

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2019

    12 hrs/week

    $221K (2019) → $407K (2025)

  • James J. O'Brien Esq.

    Chairman

    On filings since 2019

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Colonel John F. Williams

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elayne Silversmith

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Frank Stitely CPA

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ketlen A. Solak

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rear Admiral Eric C. Jones

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert J. Hisel Jr.

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    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 2019

    12 hrs/week

    $90K (2019) → $148K (2025)

  • Nhi Ho Cao

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    17 hrs/week

    $68K (2021) → $81K (2025)

  • Paul E. Krizek Esq.

    Vice President & General Counsel

    On filings since 2019

    17 hrs/week

    $246K (2021) → $301K (2025)

  • Thomas M. O'Brien

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer -, 2022

    Treasurer - → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Ashley Morris (2023) — Director
  • Former: Clyde B. Richardson (2019–2022) — Treasurer -
  • Former: Eugene L. Krizek (2019–2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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

Bryan L Krizek — President/CEO: $407KBryan L KrizekPresident/CEO$407KPaul E Krizek Esq — Vice President/General Counsel: $301KPaul E Krizek EsqVice President/General Counsel$301KBieu Do — CFO: $148KBieu DoCFO$148KNhi Ho Cao — Secretary: $81KNhi Ho CaoSecretary$81K

Frequently asked questions about Christian Relief Services

How large is Christian Relief Services?

Christian Relief Services reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.

What is Christian Relief Services?

Christian Relief Services is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $7.1M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Christian Relief Services operate?

Christian Relief Services has awarded grants in Virginia.

What is Christian Relief Services's EIN?

Christian Relief Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1394775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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