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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 …

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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · 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
🌍 International · NTEE Q33
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.80%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($16.6 million)

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. 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% 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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Leadership

CO
Cory Leblanc
Chief Operations Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alejandro T•••••••
Director
BR
Brian B••••••••
SNR DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
CH
Christian P••••••
Director
CO
Cory L••••••
COO
DA
Darrell L••••• G••••••••
CHAIR
DE
Denise A••••
Director
EI
Eileen M•••••••••••••••
Director
GA
Gabriela P•••••• S••••
Director
GL
Glenn M••••••
CEO
GR
Grant C•••••
Director
JE
Jeff C••••
Director
JU
Justin W••••••
TREASURER
KE
Keith A•••••
CFO
LA
Laurie B••••
Director
LO
Lori S••••••••
Director
LU
Lucie E••••••
VICE CHAIR
LY
Lynn G•••••
VICE-CHAIR
NI
Nicolas M••••
CEO
PA
Patricia P•••••••••••
CHAIR
RO
Robert M••••••
Director
RO
Rob T•••••
Director
RO
Rosemary M•••••••
Director
SH
Sharon F••••••••••••••
Director
SY
Sylvie D•••••••
CFO
WA
Wayne R••••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Addis Fortune - Addis Fortune
Mar 2026
addisfortune.news
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
Many Canadians Unaware of Canada’s International Development Efforts - Ipsos
Feb 2023
www.ipsos.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
Canada-based NGO Pledges 192 Mln Birr - The Reporter Ethiopia
Aug 2020
www.thereporterethiopia.com
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
Fifty-eight years of Canadian Volunteeri­sm in Jamaica - PressReader
Feb 2019
www.pressreader.com
Cuso volunteer joins Guyana Foundation - News Room Guyana
Oct 2018
newsroom.gy
Then and now: Islander volunteers for Cuso 40 years after her first trip overseas - CBC
Jan 2017
www.cbc.ca
Need a change? Try Cuso, Port Moody volunteer says - Vancouver Is Awesome
Jan 2017
www.vancouverisawesome.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cuso International This page 89 $20.2 million 0%
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation 89 $11.8 million -
American Leprosy Missions Inc 89 $15.8 million 7%
Orphan Grain Train Inc 89 $53.7 million -
English Language Institute in China 89 $17.1 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

Sources and verification

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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
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 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