The Children's Relief Fund
To provide funding for physical, occupational, and speech therapy for handicapped children who reside in the surrounding area. In addition, the organization provides funding for programs and equipment for handicapped children and scholarships for individuals who pursue careers that help handicapped children.
The Children's Relief Fund at a glance
In short: The Children's Relief Fund gave $140K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $35,000
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $267,765
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Children's Relief Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Special Olympics ($50K). Together the top 4 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics Washington, DC | To Provide Assistance | $50,000 |
| Island Recreation Center Hilton Head Island, SC | To Provide Assistance | $40,000 |
| Heroes on Horseback Bluffton, SC | To Provide Assistance | $25,000 |
| Lowcountry Autism Foundation Mt Pleasant, SC | To Provide Assistance | $25,000 |
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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 | $267,765 | $208,548 | $172,896 | $140,000 | 4 | $2,597 |
| 2024 | $232,113 | $161,717 | $163,930 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $234,326 | $163,068 | $157,851 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $229,109 | $120,912 | $159,745 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $267,942 | $126,811 | $75,730 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $216,861 | $138,898 | $127,647 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $205,610 | $148,631 | $148,053 | — | — | — |
About The Children's Relief Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Relief Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hilton Head Island, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $268K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Children's Relief Fund is led by Rose Fotia, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rose Fotia
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Metzger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cherie Taylor
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Ott
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debi Lynes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Butler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Gurczak
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Iverson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Tracy
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Mary Baumann (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Margaret Stefonick (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Debbie Fellinger (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Debbie Lyons (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Janet Lo Conte (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Relief Fund
How much does The Children's Relief Fund give each year?
The Children's Relief Fund gave $140K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Children's Relief Fund's typical grant size?
The Children's Relief Fund's median grant in 2025 was $32,500, and its average grant was $35,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Children's Relief Fund give grants?
The Children's Relief Fund gives mostly in South Carolina: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (36%).
Does The Children's Relief Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Children's Relief Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Assistance" (4 grants).
How large is The Children's Relief Fund?
The Children's Relief Fund reported $268K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $209K.
What is The Children's Relief Fund?
The Children's Relief Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hilton Head Island, SC. It holds $268K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Children's Relief Fund's EIN?
The Children's Relief Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0916790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
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