International Education Council
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION COUNCIL IS A NON PROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATION WHOSE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO TRACK THE ISSUES AND POLICIES AFFECTING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, SPECIFICALLY THOSE DEALING WITH STUDENT FINANCIAL AID. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO COMMUNICATE WITH AND INFLUENCE POLICY MAKER DECISIONS REGARDING US FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS, THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ENROLLING US STUDENTS.
- Income
- $179,445
- Spending
- $174,633
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- IEC HAS PROVIDED INPUT TO THE U.S. CONGRESS AND SENIOR OFFICIALS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADVOCATE FOR IEC MEMBER PRIORITIES ON REVIEW AND RENEWAL OF THE U.S. DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM. IT WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE AND NEW REGULATIONS ARE WRITTEN.
- IEC HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND THE 2024 CONFERENCE HAD THE UNITED STATES DOE'S OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID CONDUCT TRAINING SESSIONS. DELEGATES ALSO HEARD FROM U.S. CONGRESSIONAL STAFFERS FROM KEY COMMITTEES THAT DEVELOP HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY. ALSO, THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR SPOKE ON LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AROUND POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT AND CONGRESS' VIEWS ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION.
- IEC DELIVERS TRAINING EVENTS AND INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS ON COMPLIANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF US LOAN PROGRAMS THROUGH ONLINE WEBINARS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not 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 September 2003.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: International Code Council Inc (Cntry Clb Hls, IL), EIN 36-3999004. 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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