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Institute of International Education Inc

EIN 13-1624046 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, INC. (THE "INSTITUTE") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS ORGANIZED AND OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGES. (SEE SCHEDULE O).ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT (CONTINUED):THE INSTITUTE'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, MANAGING FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS; ASSISTING THREATENED STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS THROUGH ITS SCHOLAR RESCUE FUND, EMERGENCY STUDENT FUND, AND OTHER EFFORTS; DEVELOPING LEADERS BY BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ENHANCING THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES; PROVIDING STRATEGIC RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO HELP FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE; HELPING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION BUILD CAPACITY; PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADVANCE SCHOLARSHIP AND BUILD ECONOMIES; AND ENGAGING IN RESEARCH, DIALOGUE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS PURPOSE.

Income
$306.4 million
Spending
$301.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
592
Volunteers
2,102
Highest pay
$948,481, ceo/trustee (thru 02/2025)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (international, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (international, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 30 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $210.8 million spent. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS:BY IMPLEMENTING SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND INNOVATIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES TALENT FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH ACCESS TO LEADING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT IS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORKPLACE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE VITAL TO PROMOTING MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND DEVELOPING GLOBAL LEADERS.
  2. $33.5 million spent. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:THE INSTITUTE IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS TO BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES. LONG AND SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED BY THE INSTITUTE CONNECT STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH PEERS AND COLLEAGUES AROUND THE WORLD TO GAIN THE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES THEY WILL NEED TO FORGE SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES.
  3. $9.9 million spent. HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT:THE INSTITUTE WORKS CLOSELY WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CORPORATIONS. LEVERAGING EXTENSIVE NETWORKS AND EXPERTISE WITHIN THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE, THE INSTITUTE IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HELP SHAPE NEW UNIVERSITIES AND EXPAND THE CAPABILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS OF EXISTING ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. THE INSTITUTE ALSO HELPS IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THE US AND OTHER COUNTRIES.
  4. $8.7 million spent. EMERGENCY STUDENT AND SCHOLAR ASSISTANCE:THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES EMERGENCY, LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THROUGH THE SCHOLAR RESCUE FUND, THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SAFE HAVEN TO ACADEMICS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS. THROUGH THE EMERGENCY STUDENT FUND, THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO STUDENTS FACING EMERGENCIES AND CRISES SUCH AS ILLNESS OR NATURAL DISASTERS. THE IIE ODYSSEY PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO REFUGEES AND DISPLACED STUDENTS AROUND THE WORLD.
  5. $1.9 million spent. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:THE INSTITUTE PRODUCES APPLIED RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS IN THE FIELD OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND STUDENT MOBILITY. AN EXAMPLE IS "OPEN DOORS," A COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION RESOURCE PRODUCED WITH SUPPORT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE THAT DOCUMENTS AND ANALYZES ACADEMIC MOBILITY BETWEEN THE US AND OTHER COUNTRIES. THE INSTITUTE ALSO PROVIDES RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION SERVICES TO DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS. THE INSTITUTE'S PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES AND MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION (IIE NETWORK) HELP GUIDE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE FIELD OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMS AND FUNDING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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