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Cure International Inc

Cure hospitals provide specialty surgeries & spiritual care to under-served children & regions.

International Grand Rapids, MI EIN: 582248383 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Cure International Inc

CURE provides life-changing surgery to children living with disabilities around the world and shares the love of Jesus in the process.

Founded
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
Q30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Cure hospitals provide specialty surgeries & spiritual care to under-served children & regions.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.38%
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)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Cure International Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • 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 (6 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

Cure International Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 582248383. 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 $63M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cure International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 582248383. 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.

Cure International 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 84% 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.

Cure International Inc is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cure International Inc has $63M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% 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.

Cure International Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $63M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cure International 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, Cure International 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

CURE provides life-changing surgery to children living with disabilities around the world and shares the love of Jesus in the process. Cure International Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $63M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Cure International Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cure International Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582248383, 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
$10M-$100M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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.
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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
73

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

DA
David H•••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles 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
$63.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
CURE International and Biblica Give 87,000 Bibles and Medical Care for Sick Children - cbn.com
Jun 2025
cbn.com
India: Decade-long partnership with CURE India concludes successfully - ICRC
Mar 2025
www.icrc.org
Form filed
$55.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
CURE International announces largest hospital expansion in its history - Christian Post
Sep 2024
www.christianpost.com
Form filed
$44.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Baylor CURE aims to bring medical services, Christianity to Kenya - The Baylor Lariat
May 2023
baylorlariat.com
Form filed
$39.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Cure International separates from International Aid - Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Nov 2022
www.crainsgrandrapids.com
Finding a ‘cure’: International anti-violence program could come to Peoria - WEEK | 25 News Now
Oct 2022
www.25newsnow.com
CURE International Focuses its Ministry, Sees Growth in Outreach - MinistryWatch
Jul 2022
ministrywatch.com
Form filed
$37.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Research priorities for an HIV cure: International AIDS Society Global Scientific Strategy 2021 - European AIDS Treatmen
Dec 2021
www.eatg.org
Research priorities for an HIV cure: International AIDS Society Global Scientific Strategy 2021 - Nature
Dec 2021
www.nature.com
Cure International to launch Zimbabwe’s first children’s orthopedic hospital - Religion News Service
Feb 2021
religionnews.com
Form filed
$74.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 68 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 · 1996
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cure International Inc

What is Cure International Inc?
Cure International Inc is a international church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Grand Rapids, United States. CURE provides life-changing surgery to children living with disabilities around the world and shares the love of Jesus in the process.
When was Cure International Inc founded?
Cure International Inc was founded in 1996.
Who leads Cure International Inc?
David Helman serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Cure International Inc located?
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, United States.
What is Cure International Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cure International Inc trustworthy?
Cure International 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 Cure International Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 582248383.
What is Cure International Inc's website?
http://www.cure.org