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International House of Metrolina Inc

EIN 58-1440413 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

International House promotes international understanding and helps immigrants integrate fully into our community.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
27
Volunteers
154
Highest pay
$101,760, 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (3)
  1. $179,205 spent. Citizen Dilpomacy Program - International house plays an important role in America's citizen diplomacy efforts by partnering with the US Department of State and the US Agency for International Development to implement US government sponsored programs including the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Community Connections, and Open World. These programs enable leaders from other countries to experience American democracy, civil society, and culture.
  2. $562,454 spent. Immigration Law Clinic - International House's Ginter Immigration Law Clinic focuses on uniting families, serving the disadvantaged, and preventing exploitation of vulnerable immigrants. It is the only attorney staffed provider of general consultation, family immigration, and naturalization services for low-income immigrants in Charlotte. Created in 2002, the Clinic regularly serves around 600 people annually. The clinic is open to all ethnic groups, targeting the most disadvantaged cases.
  3. $841,121 spent. Education Program - International House serves immigrants and Charlotteans through a varirty of classes and other educational opportunities. Major educational initiatives include (but are not limited to): i. English Tutoring Program (ETP), which is designed to help immigrants learn English at he most convenient time and place by pairing them with a caring, trained volunteer tutor. ii. Youth English Tutoring Program (YETP), which is a summer program designed to bridge the gap between school years with English tutoring for immigrant children. iii. Traditional English as a second language classes for people wishing to improve their language skills. iv. Citizenship classes where students learn about major areas of CIS test and prepare for their interview. International House reviews US history, American government, and civics, incorporating basic English skills. The classes emphasize the responsibilities of US citizenship such as voting and civic participation.

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 September 1981.

    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.

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