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CARE

CharityWatch rating issued
July 2026

Top-Rated Charity
A-
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
89%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$18
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

Contact Information

CARE
151 Ellis St., NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2440

Other Names

CARE USA
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.care.org

Stated Mission

Works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. Delivers emergency relief and long-term international development programs.

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 06/30/2025

Program Percentage: 89%

The percentage of CARE's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$786,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $18

How many dollars CARE spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$306,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

25% to 49%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. and Subsidiaries (CARE) Consolidated Audited Financial Statements Multiple
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE) IRS Form 990 13-1685039
Entity: Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. and Subsidiaries (CARE)
Document Type: Consolidated Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: Multiple
Entity: Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE)
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-1685039

Governance & Transparency

CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
CARE
meets governance benchmarks.
 
CARE
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Opt-Out Policy  

  Name Title Compensation
1 Mary M. Nunn President / CEO $539,217
2 Sarah J. Taylor Peace Chief Revenue Officer $434,528
3 Ranil N. De Silva Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer $400,263
1
Name: Mary M. Nunn
Title: President / CEO
Compensation: $539,217
2
Name: Sarah J. Taylor Peace
Title: Chief Revenue Officer
Compensation: $434,528
3
Name: Ranil N. De Silva
Title: Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer
Compensation: $400,263

CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

CharityWatch's rating of CARE is based on the financial activities of the 501(c)(3) public charity entity (tax ID #13-1685039).

According to the CARE consolidated audit of June 30, 2025 (Note 1 re: Structure and Related Parties):

"CARE is a member of CARE International, a confederation that coordinates functions and activities common across the membership, including program activities. In the regular course of business, CARE receives and provides funding through grants and other contributions to and from CARE International and member organizations..."

According to the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. and Subsidiaries (CARE) consolidated audit of June 30, 2025 (Note 5, Contributions of Non-financial Assets) [amounts in thousands, as noted]:

CARE received contributions of non-financial assets during fiscal 2025 on which it placed a total value of $50,760,000. Of this amount, $36,084,000 was attributed to "Agricultural commodities."

[Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.]

According to the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. and Subsidiaries (CARE) consolidated audit of June 30, 2025 (Note 14, Contingencies, Commitments and Other Matters):

"...CARE has committed to provide funding to CARE Peru in the aggregate amount of $24 million to be paid from fiscal years 2012 through 2034. The commitment to disburse annual funding amounts is conditional upon CARE Peru meeting agreed upon program expenditures levels each year, and additional program quality and impact targets if expenditures fall below certain thresholds. CARE has made cumulative contributions to CARE Peru of $15.0 million and $14.0 million respectively, as of June 30, 2025 and 2024..."


According to the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE) tax filing for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, CARE reports re: Compensation, Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II):

CARE reports providing "bonus & incentive compensation" to Melissa Heggie, Chief People Officer, in the amount of $25,000 in 2024. Heggie had total reported compensation of $365,602 during 2024. 


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