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Christian Friends of Korea Inc

Humanitarian aid to North Korea

Religion Black Mountain, NC EIN 561923972 · IRS Sign up to see website
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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About 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

Founded
Headquarters
Black Mountain, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Humanitarian aid to North Korea

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 18.7% of total expenses ($70,711 of $377,197).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Christian 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

HE
Heidi Linton
President

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

DR
Dr W•••••• M••••
BOARD MEMBER
FR
Fred M•••• M•
TREASURER
HE
Heidi L•••••
EXECUTIVE DI
JO
John A••••
VICE CHAIR
JO
John C••••
SECRETARY
KA
Kay R••••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Liana W•••• D••
BOARD MEMBER
RI
Rick A••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Rob R•••••••
BOARD CHAIR
SI
Sissel T•••••
ASST SECRETA
TE
Terry S••••
ASSISTANT TR
TH
Thomas L•••••
TREASURER
YE
Yeri I•
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Christian Friends of Korea Inc This page 66 $880,779 -
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Reverent Rhythms 90 $296,308 100%
Christian Campus Ministry of Springfield 90 $315,748 91%
Christian Formation Ministries Incorporated 90 $169,992 88%

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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.

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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