GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Christian Friends of Korea Inc
Christian Friends of Korea is a 501(c)3 Non-profit organization that provides humanitarian aid to Tuberculosis and Hepatitis C health care centers in North Korea in the name of Jesus Christ. CFK provides help to North Korea by giving to more than 30 rest homes and hospitals throughout the North and
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
Mission
Humanitarian aid to North Korea
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesRed flags
· 1 itemCommon questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChristian Friends of Korea Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Black Mountain, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 561923972. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for religion charities in United States. The organization reports $881K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Christian Friends of Korea Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 91/100.
Christian Friends of Korea Inc is located in Black Mountain, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Christian Friends of Korea Inc has $881K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Christian Friends of Korea Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $881K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Christian Friends of Korea Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Christian Friends of Korea Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Christian Friends of Korea is a 501(c)3 Non-profit organization that provides humanitarian aid to Tuberculosis and Hepatitis C health care centers in North Korea in the name of Jesus Christ. CFK provides help to North Korea by giving to more than 30 rest homes and hospitals throughout the North and Christian Friends of Korea Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among religion charities registered in United States: Christian Friends of Korea Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $881K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Christian Friends of Korea Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Christian Friends of Korea Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561923972, 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.
Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHRISTIAN FRIENDS OF KOREA INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment
Sources and verification
Refreshed
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Christian Friends of Korea Inc?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Christian Friends of Korea Inc
- What is Christian Friends of Korea Inc?
- Christian Friends of Korea Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Black Mountain, United States. Christian Friends of Korea is a 501(c)3 Non-profit organization that provides humanitarian aid to Tuberculosis and Hepatitis C health care centers in North Korea in the name of Jesus Christ. CFK provides help to North Korea by giving to more than 30 rest homes and hospitals throughout the North and
- When was Christian Friends of Korea Inc founded?
- Christian Friends of Korea Inc was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Christian Friends of Korea Inc?
- Heidi Linton serves as President.
- Where is Christian Friends of Korea Inc located?
- Headquartered in Black Mountain, United States.
- What is Christian Friends of Korea Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Christian Friends of Korea Inc trustworthy?
- Christian Friends of Korea Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Christian Friends of Korea Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 561923972.
- What is Christian Friends of Korea Inc's website?
- http://cfk.org