CARE is a nonprofit 501(c)3 humanitarian organization fighting global poverty since 1946. Through our community-based efforts focused on empowering women, we work to improve basic education, prevent the spread of disease, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters.
How CARE's Expenses Are Allocated
91 percent of our expenditures support CARE's poverty-fighting programs.
CARE's Programs by Activity
Give by Mail:
Simply print out this form and mail it ─ with check or credit card information ─ to CARE’s secure, authorized donation processor at this address:
CARE, Gift Center
P.O. Box 7039
Merrifield VA 22116-9753
Give by Phone:
Within the United States:
1-800-521-CARE or 1-800-521-2273 (24 hours)
Outside the United States:
+1-404-681-2552 (M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET)
Your contribution is tax-deductible as described on your receipt and to the extent allowed by law. Note: Donations must be received by CARE on, or before, December 31, 2012, to be deductible in the 2012 tax year. CARE is organized under the laws of the District of Columbia, United States and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. EIN/tax ID number: 13-168-5039. A copy of the latest financial report and registration filed by this organization can be obtained by contacting CARE toll-free, 1-800-422-7385, or by writing directly to CARE, 151 Ellis St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303-2440. Residents of certain states can click here to find out how this information can also be obtained.
For general information, please call 1-800-422-7385