The Relief Association Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker York, PA EIN: 23-2041283

To provide sickness, disability, death and hospital confinement benefits to members. Organization closing in december 2020

Key facts about The Relief Association Inc

In short: The Relief Association Inc gave $48K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $24K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.

EIN
23-2041283
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2021
Annual giving (2021)
$47,802
Grants made (2021)
2
Average grant
$23,901
Median grant
$23,901
Primary geography
Oklahoma (50% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$48K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$24K

About The Relief Association Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Relief Association Inc is a public charity, based in York, PA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $1K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

Oklahoma CityYork

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K2 grants2021

In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $48K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2021

American Cancer Society: $24KAmerican Cancer Society$24KWellspan VNA Homecare: $24KWellspan VNA Homecare$24K

The largest 2021 recipient was American Cancer Society ($24K). Together the top 2 received $48K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OKSupport$23,901
Wellspan VNA Homecare York, PASupport$23,901

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2021
Metric2021
Revenue$1,052
Expenses$62,848
Net Investment Income$1,052

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Relief Association Inc is led by Denise Garman, President on the 2021 filing; 4 of 8 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Denise Garman

    President

    New on the 2021 filing

    2.5 hrs/week

    $1K (2021)

  • David Richardson

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Chapman

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Nesbit

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy Boyce

    Claims Administrator

    New on the 2021 filing

    4.5 hrs/week

    $2K (2021)

  • Eileen Rutherford

    Secretary

    New on the 2021 filing

    1.5 hrs/week

    $1K (2021)

  • Jana Lightner

    Treasurer

    New on the 2021 filing

    4.5 hrs/week

    $2K (2021)

  • Melissa Boyd

    Vice President

    New on the 2021 filing

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

Jana Lightner — Treasurer: $2KJana LightnerTreasurer$2KCindy Boyce — Claims Admin: $2KCindy BoyceClaims Admin$2KDenise Garman — President: $1KDenise GarmanPresident$1KEileen Rutherford — Secretary: $1KEileen RutherfordSecretary$1K

The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $2K, to Jana Lightner (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Relief Association Inc

How much does The Relief Association Inc give each year?

The Relief Association Inc gave $48K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.

Where does The Relief Association Inc operate?

The Relief Association Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania.

What is The Relief Association Inc's EIN?

The Relief Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2041283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.

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

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