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 …
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Creating a global future free from poverty and inequality by sharing the skills needed to thrive.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCuso 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $20M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cuso International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.
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 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 1% 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 a 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.
Cuso International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 1%. 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.
Creating a global future free from poverty and inequality by sharing the skills needed to thrive. Cuso International is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in United States: Cuso International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 1%. 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.
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CUSO INTERNATIONAL 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.
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Officers & trustees (25)
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NeutralAddis Fortune - Addis Fortune
Ministry Of Gender Relations In St. Lucia Partners With CUSO On Gender Equality - The St Kitts Nevis Observer
Many Canadians Unaware of Canada’s International Development Efforts - Ipsos
Canada-based NGO Pledges 192 Mln Birr - The Reporter Ethiopia
Cuso International is removing barriers to education for high school girls in Ethiopia - PR Newswire Canada
Employment promotion: Cuso International has trained 5,000 Cameroonians in income-generating activities over the past 5 years - StopBlaBlaCam
Fifty-eight years of Canadian Volunteerism in Jamaica - PressReader
Cuso volunteer joins Guyana Foundation - News Room Guyana
Then and now: Islander volunteers for Cuso 40 years after her first trip overseas - CBC
Need a change? Try Cuso, Port Moody volunteer says - Vancouver Is Awesome
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- 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
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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. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cuso International trustworthy?
- Cuso International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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