CIS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. is a non-profit, tax-exempt (501(c)(3)) American organization dedicated to assisting in the revival of Russia's (and other Republics of the Former Soviet Union -FSU) economy and cultural heritage for the mutual benefit of America and Russia by sending them non-monetary aid.

CISDF’S REGISTRATIONS
 

Incorporation	Incorporated in the State of New Jersey (USA) on May 17, 1994 under Title 15A:2-8 New Jersey Domestic Nonprofit Corporation act.  Registration No.: 22-3304404.
Charitable Registration	Registered as a Charitable Organization (CR-I) in the Department of Law and Public Safety (State of New Jersey) on May 23, 1994 under the Charitable Fund Raising Act of 1971 (N.J.S.A. 45:17A-1).  Registration No.: CH0639700.
Tax-exempt status Registration	Registered as a tax-exempt Organization by Department of the Treasury of the Internal Revenue Service on February 6, 1995.  Case No.: 524329017.  Exempt Organization Permit: EO-223-304-404/000.
Affiliation	Registered by the US Agency for International Development as a Private Voluntary Organization on April 3, 1998. Registration No.: A8005
D-U-N-S Number	94-502-9536

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The goal of CISDF is to assist in the economic development of the CIS, which is temporarily in dire straits, by donating humanitarian and technical aid (medical supplies and tools, pharmaceutical supplies and provisions, food, clothes and household items, office equipment,  food processing machinery,  etc.).

All assistance is shipped to CIS's non-profit organizations, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, homes for the disabled, orphanages, churches, etc. CISDF wishes "Not to feed, but to help in the production of food! Not to clothe, but to help in the production of clothing!"

REASONS FOR ASSISTING THE CIS

The CIS has a wealth of natural resources, a well-educated population and a diverse industrial base. However, it continues to experience formidable difficulties in moving from its old centrally planned economy to a modern, market economy. With the fall of communism, the economy has undergone deep changes and is unable to provide a sufficient standard of living for all of its citizens. Much of the population needs food, clothing, medicine and consumer goods. CIS republics do not have the updated technology needed to develop and use all of their resources.

The lack of technology has had a negative effect on the health of millions of people; life expectancy has decreased, social instability and political tension in the country are on the rise. CISDF’s goal is to change this downward trend by assisting the CIS in its development.

HOW WE WORK

During 2009-2010 fiscal year, we have shipped humanitarian and technical assistance in amount more than 55 million dollars to needy organizations in Russian Federation, Ukraine, Republic of Belarus, Republic of Kazakhstan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan / Kirghizia, Greece and Chek republic. The volume of deliveries planned for 2010-2011  is approximately 57 million dollars.

Our headquarters and warehouse are located in East Brunswick,  New Jersey, USA where we collect medical supplies, medical, office, industrial equipment, food, clothing, toys and personal care items. We have affiliates and representatives in number cities of the C.I.S.Our representatives will ensure that every donated item goes to its assigned destination. They will take care of customs and international rules as well as provide contacts with domestic government officials.