Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation
Perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of, relief returned international foundation, a new zealand nonprofit trust (the supported organization), and related mission of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints.
Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation at a glance
In short: Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $500K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,000,000
- +58.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500,000
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $6,281,619
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Deseret Trust ($800K). Together the top 2 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation gives
- Giving grew 122% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2022) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deseret Trust Salt Lake City, UT | Support the Mission | $800,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da Salt Lake City, UT | Support the Mission | $200,000 |
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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 | $6,281,619 | $246,900 | $1,153,418 | $1,000,000 | 2 | $246,900 |
| 2024 | $7,218,137 | $-589,180 | $686,506 | $633,000 | 1 | $-589,180 |
| 2023 | $8,463,823 | $242,907 | $478,081 | $450,000 | 2 | $242,907 |
| 2022 | $8,698,997 | $830,000 | $477,309 | $450,000 | 2 | $830,000 |
| 2021 | $8,346,306 | $8,325,079 | $1,600 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $22,827 | — | $1,360 | — | — | — |
About Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $247K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation is led by Nelson B. Trichler, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nelson B. Trichler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2024) → $102K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $102K, to Nelson B Trichler (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation
How much does Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation give each year?
Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $633K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation?
Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $247K.
What is Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation?
Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Santa Barbara, CA. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation operate?
Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation has awarded grants in California, Utah.
What is Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation's EIN?
Friends of Relief Returned International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6064460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
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