Frequently Asked Questions
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
228 W. Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-3413
13-5563422
Contact the Planned Giving Team at plannedgiving@crs.org to receive your free Wills Kit.
Please contact the Planned Giving team to let us know at plannedgiving@crs.org or 877-435-7277 and select the option for Planned Giving.
You can give all or a part of your Required Minimum Distribution to CRS as a charitable gift, therefore reducing your taxable income. Learn more on our QCD page.
Yes. Contact our Planned Giving team at plannedgiving@crs.org for detailed instructions.
Learn more on our Gifts of Securities page.
Yes. Learn more at our DAF page. To recommend a DAF gift safely and securely through our online platform.
Catholic Relief Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is exempt from federal income tax.
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
228 West Lexington Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3413
13-5563422
When notifying CRS of the passing of a donor, please provide the following:
- Date of Death
- Copy of the will, trust, or governing documents.
- Last state of residence for the deceased at time of death (if not included in accompanying court documents)
We're here to help, email the Planned Giving Team at plannedgiving@crs.org or call 887-435-7277 and select option for Planned Giving.
Professional Advisors Network:
The Professional Advisor Network is a program that benefits professional advisors, their clients and the people CRS serves overseas.
Click here for more information or contact plannedgiving@crs.org.
Legal Name, Address and Tax ID
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
228 West Lexington Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3413
Federal Tax ID: 13-5563422
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Welcoming Our Holy Father with Joy and Hope
Catholic Relief Services warmly welcomes our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, with grateful and joyful hearts.
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Stephen Ucembe: A Story of Resilience
The founder of the Kenya Society of Care Leavers, Stephen Ucembe survived life in an orphanage where hunger, isolation, and abuse were rampant.
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Our Current Prayer
As Catholics, we recognize that prayer is of the utmost importance. In our mission to act with the Church to serve people around the world, we begin with prayer.
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Improving Livestock Farming in Central African Republic
I Londo I Mai is a 24-month project that aims to strengthen the capacity of vulnerable and conflict-affected families and improve their economic resilience in the northwest of the Central African Republic.
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Transforming Livelihoods Across Generations
CRS focuses on high-value crops that grow in harmony with native tree populations found only in the rainforests of Madagascar.
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Niger Youth Program Launches Work Opportunities
The project helps budding entrepreneurs learn skills as they build their own businesses and increase their income.
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Raising the Score in Early Childhood Development
Religious sisters expand outreach to children in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia.
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Lesotho's Pathway Out of Poverty Starts Early
CRS and our Catholic partners lead the way with preschool education that benefits children and gives working parents peace of mind.
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