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International House Ann Arbor

EIN 38-1557580 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF INTERNATIONAL HOUSE ANN ARBOR IS TO BE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS OF ALL NATIONS, TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOSTERING UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR ALL CULTURES AND SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS, AND TO PROMOTE LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO HARMONY AND PEACE AMONG COMMUNITIES AND NATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$694,754
Spending
$590,532
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
-3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$97,286, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    6 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, 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 (3)
  1. $569,653 spent. INCREASE INTENTIONAL DIVERSITY: IHAA PROVIDES A LEARNING LIVING COMMUNITY SPACE AT AFFORDABLE RATES FOR OVER 75 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND VISITORS PER YEAR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. IN 2025, INDIVIDUALS FROM 49 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES WERE WELCOMED INTO THE IHAA COMMUNITY, LIVING CLOSELY AND PEACEFULLY WITH OTHERS FROM VERY DIFFERENT CULTURES AND SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS. UNLIKE OTHER RENTAL COMMUNITIES NEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, IHAA OFFERED FLEXIBLE AND SHORT-TERM LEASE TERMS FOR VISITING SCHOLARS AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS. IHAA IS ALSO HOME AWAY FROM HOME TO MANY FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS AND TEACHERS TO ENRICH THE LOCAL AND UNIVERSITY COMMUNITIES CULTURALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY. IHAA RESIDENTS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH AMERICAN MEMBERS OF THE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, THE CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY. INCREASE INTENTIONAL DIVERSITY: IHAA PROVIDES A LEARNING LIVING COMMUNITY SPACE AT AFFORDABLE RATES FOR OVER 75 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND VISITORS PER YEAR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. IN 2025, INDIVIDUALS FROM 49 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES WERE WELCOMED INTO THE IHAA COMMUNITY, LIVING CLOSELY AND PEACEFULLY WITH OTHERS FROM VERY DIFFERENT CULTURES AND SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS. UNLIKE OTHER RENTAL COMMUNITIES NEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, IHAA OFFERED FLEXIBLE AND SHORT-TERM LEASE TERMS FOR VISITING SCHOLARS AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS. IHAA IS ALSO HOME AWAY FROM HOME TO MANY FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS AND TEACHERS TO ENRICH THE LOCAL AND UNIVERSITY COMMUNITIES CULTURALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY. IHAA RESIDENTS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH AMERICAN MEMBERS OF THE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, THE CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY.
  2. $3,662 spent. PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE PEACE: IHAA'S PROGRAMMING PROMOTED CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND TAUGHT NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION. THE NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION TRAINING PROVIDES TOOLS FOR PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIPS TO OUR RESIDENTS. WE OFFERED NUMEROUS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE IMAGE OF AMERICAN CULTURE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS THROUGH FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS. OUR WORKSHOPS TEACH AND ENCOURAGE PEACEFUL INTERACTIONS AND ATTITUDES AMONG PEOPLE OF MANY NATIONS,ESPECIALLY THOSE WHERE CONFLICT OR DISCORD ARE PRESENT. BY FOSTERING DIALOG AND ENGAGEMENT AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL, OUR PEER-TO-PEER DIPLOMACY CAN HELP CREATE A MORE PEACEFUL AND INTERCONNECTED WORLD.
  3. $3,662 spent. IMPROVING AFFORDABILITY: MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS ARE FROM LOW INCOME OR WAR-TORN COUNTRIES (INCLUDING PALESTINE, ISRAEL, UKRAINE, AND SUDAN), AND OUR REDUCED-RATE HOUSING DEFRAYS THE COST OF THEIR HOUSING DURING THEIR EXCHANGE PROGRAM. STILL, TEN PERCENT OF OUR RESIDENTS HAVE DIFFICULTY PAYING THEIR RENT. TO ADDRESS THIS, IHAA HAS CREATED A NEW DONOR FUNDED PROGRAM TO OFFER RENT ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT QUALIFIED RESIDENTS. IN 2025, THE NEW RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED. THREE RESIDENTS WERE GRANTED SUPPORT FUNDING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.

    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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 2020.

    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.

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