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Cuso International

Cuso International is a not-for-profit international development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with its partners, civil society organizations, governments, multilateral …

International Canada EIN: 300545486 (IRS) Reg: 30-0545486 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Cuso International

Creating a global future free from poverty and inequality by sharing the skills needed to thrive.

Founded
Headquarters
Canada
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Cuso International is a not-for-profit international development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with its partners, civil society organizations, governments, multilateral agencies and the private sector, Cuso focuses on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equality and social inclusion and foster responsible environmental solutions. Since 1961, the organization has mobilized thousands of skilled volunteers who work alongside partners to maximize their impact and build capacity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.80%
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)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cuso International has 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • 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

Cuso International is a registered international nonprofit based in Canada, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 300545486. 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 $20M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cuso International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 300545486. 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.

Cuso International 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 83% 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.

Cuso International is located in Canada, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Ottawa Ontario K1P 5H2, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Cuso International has $20M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% 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.

Cuso International 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 large organization. It has $20M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cuso International. 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, Cuso International 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 83% 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.

Creating a global future free from poverty and inequality by sharing the skills needed to thrive. Cuso International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $20M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Cuso International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cuso International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300545486, 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
83% 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
155

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

CO
Cory L••••••
Chief Operations Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 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
$20.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$23.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Ministry Of Gender Relations In St. Lucia Partners With CUSO On Gender Equality - The St Kitts Nevis Observer
Nov 2023
www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com
Form filed
$25.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$19.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Cuso International is removing barriers to education for high school girls in Ethiopia - PR Newswire Canada
Aug 2020
www.newswire.ca
Employment promotion: Cuso International has trained 5,000 Cameroonians in income-generating activities over the past 5
Mar 2020
www.stopblablacam.com
CUSO Holds Debut Meeting, Pledges To Bring In More Volunteers - The Reporter Ethiopia
Nov 2017
www.thereporterethiopia.com
CUSO launches VOICE - Guyana Chronicle
Dec 2015
guyanachronicle.com
Cuso International Seeks Skilled Diaspora Volunteers for Projects in Ethiopia - Tadias Magazine
Oct 2013
www.tadias.com

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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 - 81 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 · 81 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 · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cuso International

What is Cuso International?
Cuso International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Canada, United States. Creating a global future free from poverty and inequality by sharing the skills needed to thrive.
When was Cuso International founded?
Cuso International was founded in 2008.
Who leads Cuso International?
Cory Leblanc serves as Chief Operations Officer.
Where is Cuso International located?
Headquartered in Canada, United States.
What is Cuso International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cuso International trustworthy?
Cuso International 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 Cuso International's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300545486. Registration: 30-0545486 (United States).
What is Cuso International's website?
http://www.cusointernational.org