Resurge International
RESURGE INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, TRAIN, FUND, AND SCALE RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGICAL TEAMS IN LOWER-INCOME COUNTRIES TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING CARE TO PATIENTS WITH THE GREATEST NEED. (SEE SCHEDULE …
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ReSurge International is a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization committed to providing free reconstructive surgical care in developing countries worldwide, while training local surgeons to build sustainable long-term surgical capacity.
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Mission
Resurge international's mission is to inspire, train, fund, and scale reconstructive surgical teams in lower-income countries to provide life-changing care to patients with the greatest need. (see schedule o for continuation)our programs provide local, year-round reconstructive plastic surgical care and related integrated care such as hand and speech therapy. Resurge international programs primarily benefit people with severe burns and other disabling injuries, cancers and congenital anomalies such as cleft lips or palates.resurge's care improves patients' appearance and/or ability to use their limbs, enabling people who have suffered accidents, cancer or congenital issues to go to school, provide for their families, and participate more fully in their communities.
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- Established in 1973, it predates 91% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% 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
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyResurge International is a registered international nonprofit based in Sunnyvale, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 237297770. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 117 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Resurge International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237297770. 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.
Resurge International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 90/100.
Resurge International is located in Sunnyvale, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
Based on official tax filings, Resurge International has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 55% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Resurge 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 117 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Resurge 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, Resurge 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 55% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
ReSurge International is a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization committed to providing free reconstructive surgical care in developing countries worldwide, while training local surgeons to build sustainable long-term surgical capacity. Resurge International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 55% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Resurge International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Resurge International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237297770, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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RESURGE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 117 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 117 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1973
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Resurge International
- What is Resurge International?
- Resurge International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sunnyvale, United States. ReSurge International is a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization committed to providing free reconstructive surgical care in developing countries worldwide, while training local surgeons to build sustainable long-term surgical capacity.
- When was Resurge International founded?
- Resurge International was founded in 1973.
- Who leads Resurge International?
- Claire Lachance serves as PRESIDENT & CEO.
- Where is Resurge International located?
- Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, United States.
- What is Resurge International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 55% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Resurge International trustworthy?
- Resurge International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Resurge International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237297770.
- What is Resurge International's website?
- https://www.resurge.org