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International Institute of Akron Inc

EIN 34-0733161 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY BY CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ASSIST THOSE BORN OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES TO INTEGRATE INTO AMERICAN SOCIETY. WE WORK TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF ETHNIC DIVERSITY AND TO ENCOURAGE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
43
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$109,396, executive director

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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

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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT: 247 REFUGEES WERE RESETTLED TO THE AKRON AREA IN 2024. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR REFUGEES, ASYLEES, VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING AND SECONDARY REFUGEES WHO RELOCATE FROM OTHER U.S. STATES. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACQUIREA WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, GAIN EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AS THEY ADJUST TO THEIR NEW LIFE IN AKRON, OHIO.
  2. $1.0 million spent. EMPLOYMENT: IIA PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE INTEGRATION AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN GREATER AKRON AND NORTHEAST OHIO. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED EMPLOYMENT CASE MANAGEMENT AND SKILL ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF A FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY CONTRACT AND BUDGET, ORIENTATION TO THE WORLD OF WORK AND U.S. WORKPLACE UNDERSTANDING, JOB CLUBS, AND TARGETED ESOL AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE HELPING CLIENTS OVERCOME KEY EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION AND CHILDCARE. THE IIA EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TEAM HAS ALSO ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH OVER 80 EMPLOYERS IN THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGION TO SUPPORT TALENT RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024, 79% OF THE 418 REFUGEE CLIENTS WERE SELF-SUFFICIENT WITHIN 180 DAYS OF ARRIVAL. IIA'S EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED THROUGH STATE AND FEDERAL CONTRACTS.
  3. $658,935 spent. INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATION SERVICES: INTERPRETING, TRANSLATION AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ASSIST IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE GREATER AKRON AREA IN OVERCOMING LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL BARRIERS IN COMMUNICATION. 5,400 HOURS OF INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATION SERVICES WERE PROVIDED IN 2024.
  4. $723,456 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1955.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Institute of International Education Inc (New York, NY), EIN 13-1624046. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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