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CUSO International

Public charity
Other · EIN 30-0545486

About

Cuso 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 advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. 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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Category
Other
Employees
0
Volunteers
180

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-03-31
Revenue
$20.2M
Expenses
$20.0M
Assets
$13.9M
Liabilities
$6.8M

Financial history

$25.7M$12.9M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $20.2M · Peak FY2019: $25.7M · Avg: $20.9M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$20.0M
Foreign employees123
Foreign offices12
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States)
Sub-Saharan Africa
Central America and the Caribbean
CUSO INTERNATIONAL
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Address

Ottawa Ontario K1P 5H2
Canada, 00000-000

Governance

Voting board members14
Independent members14
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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