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Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc

Care works around the globe to save lives and defeat poverty.

Cooperative For Assistance And Relief

International Atlanta, GA EIN: 131685039 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc

Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We facilitate lasting change by: Strengthening capacity for self-help Providing economic opportunity Delivering relief in emergencies Influencing policy decisions at all levels Addressing discrimination in all its forms Guided by the aspirations of local communities, we pursue our mission with both excellence and compassion because the people whom we serve deserve nothing less.

Founded
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
67 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Care works around the globe to save lives and defeat poverty.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (67)
Afghanistan Angola Armenia Azerbaijan Bangladesh Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Chad Ivory Coast Croatia Cuba DR Congo Timor-Leste Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Ethiopia Georgia Ghana Guatemala Haiti Honduras India Indonesia Jordan Kenya Laos Lesotho Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Nepal Nicaragua Niger Pakistan Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Congo Romania Rwanda Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa Sri Lanka Sudan Tanzania Thailand Togo Uganda Vanuatu Vietnam Yemen Serbia Zambia Zimbabwe South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • Established in 1945, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. Its EIN is 131685039. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $833M in annual revenue. 171 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131685039. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc has $833M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $833M in annual revenue. The organization has 171 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We facilitate lasting change by: Strengthening capacity for self-help Providing economic opportunity Delivering relief in emergencies Influencing policy decisions at all levels Addressing discrimination in all its forms Guided by the aspirations of local communities, we pursue our mission with both excellence and compassion because the people whom we serve deserve nothing less. Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1945.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $833M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131685039, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
518

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RA
Ranil D• S••••
Cfoo

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$832.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$909.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$891.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$886.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
‘Families are torn apart:’ Relief worker on refugees - NewsNation
Mar 2022
www.newsnationnow.com
Form filed
$746.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$609.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$621.0M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$606.8M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$614.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$526.5M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 171 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 171 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1945
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc

What is Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc?
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We facilitate lasting change by: Strengthening capacity for self-help Providing economic opportunity Delivering relief in emergencies Influencing policy decisions at all levels Addressing discrimination in all its forms Guided by the aspirations of local communities, we pursue our mission with both excellence and compassion because the people whom we serve deserve nothing less.
When was Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc founded?
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc was founded in 1945.
Who leads Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc?
Ranil De Silva serves as Cfoo.
Where is Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc located?
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States. The charity operates in 67 countries.
What is Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc trustworthy?
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131685039.
What is Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc's website?
http://www.care.org