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International Center Inc

EIN 35-1300785 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER IS A CATALYST TO INFORM, CONVENE, AND CONNECT PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND CIVIC GLOBAL OBJECTIVES IN INDIANA. FOR NEARLY HALF A CENTURY, THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER HAS SERVED AS A GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE AND A CATALYST FOR THE STATE'S INTERNATIONAL GROWTH. WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS, THE CENTER EXPANDS INDIANA'S GLOBAL INTEREST THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND CONVENING DIVERSE INTERESTS WHO SHARE COMMON INTERNATIONAL GOALS. THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER IS A MEMBER OF GLOBAL TIES, U.S.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 39%
Employees
51
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$147,387, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 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 (2)
  1. $483,067 spent. CULTURAL TRAINING AND INFORMATION/REFERRAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS, THEIR SPOUSES AND CHILDREN THAT ARE EITHER RELOCATING TO/FROM INDIANA FROM/TO OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND COMMUNITY ORIENTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS, THEIR SPOUSES AND CHILDREN THAT ARE RELOCATING TO INDIANA FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
  2. $479,434 spent. VARIOUS PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT PROVIDE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOR INDIANA CITIZENS, INCLUDING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, AND INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE RELOCATED TO INDIANA FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. GLOBAL TIES U.S.: AN INITIATIVE OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS THAT BRINGS EMERGING LEADERS FROM OVERSEAS TO INDIANA TO MEET WITH PROFESSIONAL COUNTERPARTS AND EXPERIENCE THE UNITED STATES FIRSTHAND. ORIENTATION PROGRAMS: TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE TO HELP RELOCATED INTERNATIONALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PRE-DEPARTURE AND REPATRIATION PROGRAMS: ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS DEPARTING/RETURNING FROM INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS. PROTOCOL OFFICE PROGRAMS: ADVISES ORGANIZATIONS ON PRACTICES TO ENABLE MEETINGS/EVENTS OF DIFFERENT NATIONS TO COME TOGETHER WITH PROPER MUTUAL RESPECT. SEMINAR PROGRAMS: FOCUS ON LEARNING ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF GLOBALIZATION AND BUILDING ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY. LOCAL VOLUNTEERS PROGRAMS: VOLUNTEERS WHO INTRODUCE FOREIGN GUESTS TO HOOSIER HOSPITALITY. CROSS CULTURAL TRAINING PROGRAMS: ASSISTANCE TO THE REGION'S MULTICULTURAL POPULATION AND TO SUPPORT EMPLOYERS IN CREATING GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE. COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS: THE CENTER JOINS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF ITS WORK.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 1973.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Cross International Inc (Pompano Beach, FL), EIN 65-1086387. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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