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Childrens International Summer Villages Inc

EIN 23-7367807 · Cincinnati, OH

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

What it says it does

CISV educates amd inspires action for a more just and peaceful world through youth education and programs that build global friendships.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 93 out of 100.

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 76 out of 100.

Independent board
25 of 25
184 of 184 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15
Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (3)

$713,817 spent. Outbound programs / Camp- a two to four week international camp attended by delegations of 11-18 year old children (generally 2 boys and 2 girls) with an adult leader from each of up to 12 nations. Camp activities allow the participant the opportunity to live in a community, work together on common goals and learn how alike people are despite their cultural differences. Camps include Village (11 years old) Youth Meeting (12-13 years old) and Step-up (14-15 years old).
$704,821 spent. Hosting - an ongoing educational program for youth and adult members of the organization and for non-members. Local chapters host camps (Village, Youth Meeting, Step-Up) as well as regional programs, such as mini-camp, which is attended by US and international students. Expenses for hosting camps include lodging, meals, activies, and programming. Its purpose is to reinforce experiences in the international programs and to nurture further development of international friendships. The programs bring the organization to the local community and allows people who have not participated in the organzations programs to become involved.
$28,558 spent. Junior Branch - the Junior branch is made up of students ages 11-18 and overseen by an adult leader. The junior branch plans and executes local programming in order to build an inclusive community, grow chapter membership and awareness and educate through their experiences.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1971.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 October 7, 2026.

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