Yfu International Educational Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE OPERATIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND GOVERNANCE SERVICES TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE EXCHANGE STUDENT PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 66%
- Reserves
- 5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 92%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $84,165, secretary/employee
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 64% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1566% 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
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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
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 (1)
- $914,916 spent. AS A CENTRALIZED SERVICE TO STREAMLINE PROGRAM FEE COLLECTION AMONG 45+ ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE, COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED EXCHANGE PROGRAM TUITIONS, ON-PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS, AND GLOBAL SERVICE MEMBERSHIP FEES THREE TIMES AS SCHEDULED IN 2024 - JANUARY, MAY AND OCTOBER.CONTINUED FURTHER ENHANCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRALIZED IT APPLICATIONS, PLATFORMS AND USER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE, AND OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS NEEDED TO DELIVER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN 45+ YFU COUNTRIES.ORGANIZED AND DELIVERED MEDICAL INSURANCE AND GLOBAL TRAVEL SERVICES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FROM 35+ ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN YFU EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.IN 2024, YFU IES ALSO:--ORGANIZED AND CARRIED PROGRAM AND SERVICES "KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS" ONBOARD AND TRAIN PROFESSIONAL STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING YFU PROGRAMS.--ORGANIZED AND CARRIED OUT AN ANNUAL NATIONAL DIRECTOR MEETING TO COLLABORATE WITH YFU EXCHANGE ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP ON OPERATIONAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES.--CONDUCTED 4 YFU MEMBER ORGANIZATION ORGANIZATIONAL AUDITS TO RE-CERTIFY/RENEW MEMBERSHIP STATUS - THE ACTIVITIY INVOLVES ON-SITE EXAMINATION AND COLLABORATION ON ALL MATTERS RELATED TO YFU PROGRAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS, AS WELL AS RISK ASSESSMENT.--CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF STUDENT MEDICAL INSURANCE PROVIDERS FOR POTENTIAL CHANGE OF VENDOR.--HELD 2 IN-PERSON INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEETINGS, AS WELL AS 5 OTHER VIRTUAL MEETINGS TO TAKE ACTION ON A NUMBER ON GLOBAL-LEVEL ISSUES.--RE-ORGANIZED AND PROVIDED SUPPORT TO REBUILDING OF YFU MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS IN MEXICO, POLAND AND AUSTRALIA.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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