CARDIOSTART INTERNATIONAL INC

EIN: 593679703 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

ST PETERSBURG, FL

Total Revenue
$342,265
Total Expenses
$323,852
Total Assets
$178,286
Net Assets
$176,213
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
JANINE HENSON RN BSN C
Phone
8133042163
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CARDIOSTART INTERNATIONAL INC, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $342K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $324K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

AS AN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION, CARDIOSTART VOLUNTEERS EDUCATE AND ASSIST LOCAL MEDICAL TEAMS IN PROVIDING FREE HEART SURGERIES AND COMPREHENSIVE CARDIAC CARE TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED REGIONS OF THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $24,101

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: CARDIOSTART RETURNED TO CLINICA COROZONAS UNIDOS FOR TWO MISSIONS THIS YEAR. BOTH PEDIATRIC MISSIONS WERE FOCUSED ON CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE TREATING 28 SURGICAL...

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SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: CARDIOSTART RETURNED TO CLINICA COROZONAS UNIDOS FOR TWO MISSIONS THIS YEAR. BOTH PEDIATRIC MISSIONS WERE FOCUSED ON CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE TREATING 28 SURGICAL OR INTERVENTIONAL CATH. LAB PATIENTS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PUBLIC HEALTH SCREENING ASSESSED 60 PATIENTS. ORPHANAGE SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED BY AN OUTREACH TEAM. A 40-FOOT CONTAINER WAS SENT TO EQUIP A NEW HOSPITAL IN DEVELOPMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $25,159

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT: A FIRST VISIT TO NILE OF HOPE HOSPITAL FOR PEDIATRIC SURGERY PROVIDED 23 CONGENITAL HEART SURGERIES AND INTENSIVE CARE EDUCATION. VALUABLE DONATIONS WERE CARRIED BY VOLUNTEERS TO...

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ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT: A FIRST VISIT TO NILE OF HOPE HOSPITAL FOR PEDIATRIC SURGERY PROVIDED 23 CONGENITAL HEART SURGERIES AND INTENSIVE CARE EDUCATION. VALUABLE DONATIONS WERE CARRIED BY VOLUNTEERS TO AID THE PROGRAM AND SURGICAL CASES.

Program 3
Expenses: $17,717

LIMA, PERU: THIS WAS CARDIO START'S 20TH RETURN MISSION TO PERU. THIS MISSION CONCENTRATED ON PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR NEW NURSING STAFF. THE INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY PROGRAM WAS ASSISTED WITH THE...

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LIMA, PERU: THIS WAS CARDIO START'S 20TH RETURN MISSION TO PERU. THIS MISSION CONCENTRATED ON PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR NEW NURSING STAFF. THE INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY PROGRAM WAS ASSISTED WITH THE CARE OF 9 CASES. NINE CONGENITAL HEART SURGERIES WERE PROVIDED TO RESTART THE SURGICAL PROGRAM. OUTREACH ORPHANAGE ASSISTANCE INCLUDED CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH PERMANENT DISABILITIES AND HOSPICE CARE. NEEDED EQUIPMENT WAS PROVIDED FOR THE CENTER. ECHOCARDIOGRAM SCREENINGS PROVIDED FOR 20 PATIENTS. A 40-FOOT CONTAINER OF SUPPLIES AND NEW EQUIPMENT WAS SENT TO LIMA FOR LIMA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $340,873
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,392
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $342,265

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $105,088
Fundraising Expenses $48,697
Program Expenses $205,053
Other Expenses $218,764
TOTAL EXPENSES $323,852

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $342,265 $311,817 +0.1%
Expenses $323,852 $364,631 -0.1%
Net Income $18,413 $-52,814 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
118

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$66,600
Total Directors
11
$66,600
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JANINE HENSON RN BSN CCRN PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$66,600 $0 $66,600
AUBYN MARATH MBBS MS FRCSED CEO 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY A FARKAS MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL WENDSCHUH MD CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VINICIUS NINA MD PHD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD HARPER MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA FERDMAN MD FAAP TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONATO SISTO MD FACS FACCP TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLA ENTWISTLE MBA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HILTON MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER JOHNSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $342,265 $323,852 $178,286 $18,413
2024 $311,817 $364,631 $159,498 $-52,814
2023 $566,051 $441,101 $211,878 $124,950
2022 $172,633 $366,926 $85,981 $-194,293
2021 $284,274 $176,944 $279,957 $107,330
2020 $277,253 $374,809 $172,627 $-97,556
2019 $574,044 $652,564 $270,183 $-78,520
2018 $509,712 $461,694 $347,554 $48,018
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