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International : Humanitarian Relief Supplies

Project C.U.R.E.

Delivering health and hope to the world

four stars

92.70

10377 East Geddes Avenue Suite 200
Centennial, CO 80112
tel: (303) 792-0729   Web Site
EIN: 84-1568566

Board Leadership
William Pauls
Chairman of the Board

CEO
Douglas Jackson
President & CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.70 four stars
  Financial 92.43 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Project C.U.R.E. was founded in 1987 to help bridge staggering health resource gaps in the developing world by matching medical supplies and modern equipment with facilities in need to empower doctors and nurses with the tools they need to treat disease, deliver vaccines, perform life-changing surgeries and ensure safe childbirth. Project C.U.R.E. operates distribution centers in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas. The organization collects excess supplies and specialized equipment from hundreds of U.S. hospitals and medical manufacturers, giving them the opportunity to redirect their surplus in an environmentally-friendly way. Thanks to the dedication of thousands of volunteers nationwide, two to three cargo containers of life-saving aid leave Project C.U.R.E.'s warehouses every week. Today, Project C.U.R.E. is the world's largest distributor of donated medical supplies and equipment to healthcare facilities in resource-limited communities in 130 countries.

Project C.U.R.E. was founded in 1987 to help bridge staggering health resource gaps in the developing world by matching medical supplies and modern equipment with facilities in need to empower doctors and nurses with the tools they need to treat disease, deliver vaccines, perform life-changing surgeries and ensure safe childbirth. Project C.U.R.E. operates distribution centers in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas. The organization collects excess supplies and specialized equipment from hundreds of U.S. hospitals and medical manufacturers, giving them the opportunity to redirect their surplus in an environmentally-friendly way. Thanks to the dedication of thousands of volunteers nationwide, two to three cargo containers of life-saving aid leave Project C.U.R.E.'s warehouses every week. Today, Project C.U.R.E. is the world's largest distributor of donated medical supplies and equipment to healthcare facilities in resource-limited communities in 130 countries.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of containers full of medical supplies shipped.
145
Number of healthcare professionals volunteering on primary care clinics.
138
Number of people trained
381
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Financial

four stars

92.43

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 97.8%
  Administrative Expenses 0.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.85
  Program Expenses Growth 4.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 9.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Project C.U.R.E. on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Project C.U.R.E. on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Project C.U.R.E. (CO) 92.70 four stars
Direct Relief (CA) 98.23 four stars
MedShare (GA) 90.71 four stars
Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation (FL) 91.16 four stars
Christian Blind Mission International (IL) 91.16 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $78,652,976
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $645,566
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $681,757
Total Contributions $79,980,299
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $79,980,299
   Other Revenue $-109,421
TOTAL REVENUE $79,870,878
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $67,407,365
   Administrative Expenses $282,341
   Fundraising Expenses $1,465,787
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $69,155,493
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $10,715,385
   
Net Assets $58,837,879

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Distribute Medical Equipment and Supplies $67,407,365 100.0%

Ratings History
Project C.U.R.E. has received 10 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-05 08/01/2019 92.70 four stars
2017-05 08/01/2018 94.74 four stars
2016-05 09/01/2017 91.92 four stars
2015-05 08/01/2016 90.61 four stars
2014-05 06/01/2016 94.41 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-05 09/01/2015 94.95 four stars
2013-05 10/01/2014 97.78 four stars
2012-05 07/01/2013 99.92 four stars
2011-05 05/01/2012 95.04 four stars
2010-05 09/20/2011 95.04 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-05 07/01/2011 99.86 four stars
2009-05 07/01/2010 94.97 four stars
2008-05 05/01/2009 84.86 three stars
2007-05 06/01/2008 78.54 two stars
2006-05 04/01/2007 84.96 three stars
2005-05 07/01/2006 92.39 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 84-1568566
Name in IRS Master File BENEVOLENT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
NTEE Code G19
NTEE Classification Nonmonetary Support N.E.C.
NTEE Type Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date February, 2001
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End May
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • May, 2018
  • May, 2017
  • May, 2016
  • May, 2015
  • May, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$189,265 0.27% W. Douglas Jackson President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Project C.U.R.E. (CO) 92.70 four stars
World Medical Relief (MI) 93.98 four stars
Medical Teams International (OR) 87.62 three stars
International Children's Fund, Inc. (WI) 92.12 four stars
Americares (CT) 97.87 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Project C.U.R.E.
10377 East Geddes Avenue
Suite 200
Centennial, CO 80112
tel: (303) 792-0729
fax: (303) 792-0744
EIN: 84-1568566

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Board Leadership

William Pauls
Chairman of the Board

CEO

Douglas Jackson
President & CEO

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