Project C.U.R.E.

What Project C.U.R.E. does

Project C.U.R.E. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (legal name: Benevolent Healthcare Foundation) founded in 1987 by Dr. James Jackson and his wife AnnaMarie in Colorado, operating as the world's largest distributor of donated medical supplies and equipment. The organization serves hospitals, clinics, and community health centers in resource-limited countries serving populations making less than $8 per day, delivering medical relief to 138 countries with over $1 billion in supplies distributed since 2000. Operations are anchored by seven U.S. distribution centers (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Nashville, Philadelphia, Phoenix) plus a Grand Junction collection center and an international headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, with approximately 35 paid staff and 30,000+ volunteers providing nearly 200,000 hours of donated time annually.

The core operating platform is C.U.R.E. Cargo, delivering semi-truck-sized 40-foot ocean containers of customized medical supplies and equipment valued at $350,000-$450,000 per container, at a cadence of 4-5 containers weekly (2,401+ delivered lifetime). This is complemented by C.U.R.E. Kits (50-pound airline-friendly medical supply kits at $250 service fee for medical mission travelers), C.U.R.E. Clinics (international medical mission trips), C.U.R.E. College (Train-the-Trainer education in maternal care, cervical cancer screening, and newborn care), Kits for Kids ($10 pediatric first aid bags), and Stryker Kits (orthopedic surgical kits). The technology foundation is conventional: standard supply chain and warehouse management practices, Google Analytics for web traffic, and Authorize.net for PCI-compliant donation processing.

Revenue is generated through diversified channels: individual and corporate financial donations (including the C.U.R.E. Club monthly giving program at $25-$100/month), C.U.R.E. Cargo logistics reimbursement averaging ~$25,000 per container, C.U.R.E. Kit service fees, Kits for Kids donations, and event fundraising (Health & Hope Gala, Golf Classic at Sanctuary). The organization holds GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, Charity Navigator 4-star rating, and Forbes "20 Most Efficient Large U.S. Charities" recognition. Strategic partners include Microsoft (technology), Stryker (orthopedic kits), Newmont Mining and AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana healthcare delivery), Intermountain Health (hospital decommissioning), and HCA HealthOne (medical mission volunteers).

Name

Project C.U.R.E.

Legal name

Benevolent Healthcare Foundation

Website

https://projectcure.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project C.U.R.E. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 and the world's largest distributor of donated medical supplies, delivering 40-foot cargo containers of customized medical equipment to hospitals and clinics in 138 countries, with operations across seven U.S. distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Medical Relief and Humanitarian Aid

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Logistics, Supply Chain & Air/Sea/Land Relief Transport (BPAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Medical relief distribution
• Donated medical supplies
• Humanitarian healthcare aid
• Medical mission support
• International medical equipment donation

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: Individual donors make one-time or recurring donations. Monthly giving program (C.U.R.E. Club) starts at $25/month. Corporate matching gift programs are also supported.
2. Cargo Delivery Reimbursement: While medical supplies are 100% donated, Project C.U.R.E. requests reimbursement for logistics costs including procurement, warehousing, preparation, shipping and delivery. Average cost is approximately $25,000 per container.
3. C.U.R.E. Kit Service Fee: C.U.R.E. Kits require a $250 service fee to cover procurement, storage, production, and shipping costs. Ground shipping within the U.S. is included. Estimated value of kit contents is $2,000.
4. Kits for Kids Program: DIY kit bags cost $10 donation per bag to cover program costs. Hosted packing events are priced as part of event arrangements with minimum 200 kits for hosted events.
5. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Health & Hope Gala and Golf Classic raise funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Project C.U.R.E. collects, sorts, packages, and delivers donated medical supplies and equipment to hospitals, clinics, and community health centers in resource-limited countries. Approximately four to five semi-truck sized 40-foot ocean cargo containers are delivered weekly to international recipients, with each container valued between $350,000 and $450,000. The organization also provides medical mission trip support, healthcare training programs, and disaster relief supplies.

Product overview

Project C.U.R.E. operates as a platform of medical relief programs centered around C.U.R.E. Cargo (40-foot ocean containers of donated medical supplies valued at $350,000-$450,000), complemented by C.U.R.E. Kits (50-pound portable medical supply kits for mission trips), C.U.R.E. Clinics (international medical mission trips), and C.U.R.E. College (train-the-trainer healthcare education). Additional offerings include Kits for Kids (pediatric first aid supplies) and Stryker Kits (orthopedic surgical equipment). The C.U.R.E. Club provides a monthly giving program. The organization serves 138 countries and has delivered over $1 billion in medical relief since 2000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C.U.R.E. Cargo: Delivers semi-truck sized ocean containers of customized medical supplies and equipment to hospitals and clinics around the world
• C.U.R.E. College
• C.U.R.E. Corps
• C.U.R.E. Kits
• C.U.R.E. Clinics
• Kits for Kids
• C.U.R.E. Club
• Stryker Kits

Products and services

• C.U.R.E. Cargo Delivers semi-truck-sized 40-foot ocean cargo containers of donated medical supplies and equipment customized to recipient hospital and clinic needs. Each container is valued between $350,000 and $450,000. Recipients reimburse approximately $25,000 per container to cover logistics costs.
• C.U.R.E. Kits
• C.U.R.E. Clinics International medical mission trips where volunteers work alongside local healthcare providers at facilities that have received C.U.R.E. Cargo containers. Includes primary care, women's health, and pediatric services across 13 countries.
• C.U.R.E. College Train-the-Trainer healthcare education programs including cervical cancer screening and dysplasia treatment, helping mothers survive childbirth, and essential newborn care training delivered by international Master Trainers to local healthcare providers.
• Kits for Kids First aid and hygiene supply bags developed with pediatricians and nurses containing bandages, antibiotic ointment, fever reducer, and soap for crisis-affected or under-resourced communities. Sold at $10 donation per bag with 4,993 kits delivered in 29 countries in 2024.
• Stryker Kits Orthopedic surgical kits in partnership with Stryker including large bone and small bone battery-powered drill/saw sets, neuro kits, ENT kits, and spine kits for medical mission travelers serving under-resourced and war-torn communities.
• C.U.R.E. Club Monthly recurring donation program with tiered giving levels of $25, $50, and $100 per month to support delivery of medical supplies. $25 monthly sponsors a box of medical supplies worth $500, and $100 monthly sponsors $2,000 of medical supplies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each Cargo shipment impacts over 50,000 people annually based on recipient facility reported visits
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject C.U.R.E. is working with Microsoft to help save lives and provide medical resources around the world through technology and resources support.
• StrykercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedic and trauma surgical kits in partnership with Stryker allow under-resourced and war-torn communities to better serve surgical needs. Factory refurbished instruments bundled with instructions including Large Bone Battery-Powered Drill/Saw Set, Small Bone Battery-Powered Drill/Saw Set, Neuro Kit, ENT Kit, and Spine Kit.
• HCA HealthOne - North Suburban Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical volunteers from HCA HealthOne - North Suburban Medical Center in Colorado facilitated a week-long cervical cancer screening training program in Paraguay.
• Universidad Privada del EsteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Universidad Privada del Este in Paraguay for medical education and cervical cancer screening training for medical students.
• Intermountain HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntermountain Health worked with Project C.U.R.E. for decommissioning Lutheran Medical Center, donating 222 cargo feet of medical equipment.
• AngloGold AshanticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AngloGold Ashanti for healthcare delivery in Ghana's Ashanti region through C.U.R.E. Clinics trips.
• Newmont MiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with Newmont Mining for healthcare delivery and access across Ghana's Ahafo Region through mobile clinic model.
• Friends of San LucascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Friends of San Lucas for C.U.R.E. Clinic trips to Hospital Obras Sociales de Gregorio Schaffer in Guatemala.
• Mako FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mako Foundation for C.U.R.E. Clinic trip to Shashamane Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia.
• Harari Care FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Harari Care Foundation to strengthen healthcare at Jegol Hospital and Harar General Hospital in Ethiopia serving over one million people.
• Addae Family FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Addae Family Foundation for Volta Health Care Campaign supporting Anfoega Catholic Hospital in Ghana's Volta Region.
• Aid PioneersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin-based partner spearheading medical aid distribution effort for Syria relief.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MAP International: MAP International is a global Christian health organization that provides medicines and medical supplies to people in poverty around the world. It operates a parallel supply-distribution model focused on similar low-income country recipients, making it a close functional peer.
• Americares: Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that delivers donated medicines, medical supplies, and emergency aid worldwide. It is one of the most direct comparables to Project C.U.R.E., operating a similar medical supply distribution model with comparable international reach and donor-funded structure.
• Direct Relief: Direct Relief is one of the largest humanitarian medical aid organizations in the US, distributing donated pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to resource-limited healthcare facilities globally. It directly competes with Project C.U.R.E. in the medical supply distribution category with similar recipient profile and revenue model.
• MedShare: MedShare is a nonprofit that recovers and redistributes surplus medical supplies and equipment to underserved healthcare facilities in developing countries. It is a very direct peer, using a comparable donation-aggregation-and-container-shipping model targeting similar resource-limited hospital recipients.
• Brother's Brother Foundation: Brother's Brother Foundation distributes donated medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment to hospitals and clinics in developing countries. It operates a similar donation-based model with comparable recipient profile, scale, and programmatic structure to Project C.U.R.E.
• CMMB (Catholic Medical Mission Board): CMMB is an international nonprofit providing healthcare to women, children, and communities in need, including through medical supply distribution and capacity building. It directly parallels Project C.U.R.E.'s humanitarian medical aid mission and serves a similar low-income country recipient base.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is a much larger humanitarian organization that participates in disaster medical response and supplies. It is a broad incumbent in the same humanitarian aid space, with overlapping donor base and disaster response capabilities, though medical supply distribution is only one of many programs.
• International Medical Corps: International Medical Corps is a larger global humanitarian organization providing emergency relief, healthcare, and medical supply distribution in conflict and disaster settings. It overlaps with Project C.U.R.E. in medical supply logistics but operates a broader portfolio including direct clinical service delivery.

Emerging players

• Global Health Ministries: Global Health Ministries is a smaller faith-based organization that recovers and ships donated medical supplies and equipment to mission hospitals in developing countries. It operates a similar donation-to-container model at a smaller scale, making it a niche emerging peer in the medical supply distribution space.

Regional players

• Health Partners International of Canada: Health Partners International of Canada is a medical supply recovery and redistribution nonprofit serving healthcare facilities in developing countries. It is comparable to Project C.U.R.E. in model and recipient profile but operates primarily from and through Canada, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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