Society of International Business Fellows Ltd
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What it says it does
THE SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FELLOWS (SIBF) CONNECTS, ENGAGES, AND INSPIRES GLOBAL LEADERS TO ACCELERATE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SUCCESS THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING AND TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS. THE SOCIETY OFFERS ACCESS TO GLOBAL NETWORKS WHERE MEMBERS CONNECT FOR BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND FRIENDSHIP THROUGH THE SIBF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY INITIATIVE IN CENTRAL EURASIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND NORTH AMERICA. IN ADDITION THE SOCIETY OFFERS HIGH-LEVEL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INSIGHTS FROM BUSINESS LUMINARY SPEAKERS; AND UNIQUE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- Income
- $4.3 million
- Spending
- $4.2 million
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 117
- Highest pay
- $191,621, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (4)
- ANNUAL SUMMIT: SIBF's premier event offers the opportunity to gain new insights, learn from leaders and luminaries, and exchange ideas. The Annual Summit brings together over 200 members and guests from SIBF and the affiliate networks for three days of educational sessions and social events.
- FIC EGYPT: SIBF'S PREMIER INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM. Through an exclusive network of on-site contacts in business, politics, and culture, members discover the uniquely transforming nation of Egypt. Highlights include meeting with high-ranking political leaders and visiting historical landmarks.
- SIBF NORTH AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE (NALA) An intensive, five-day immersion program designed to expand your impact - professionally and personally. It brings together leaders from Canada, Mexico, and the United States to elevate their leadership skills, develop close working and personal relationships, and expand their strategic networks geographically and across specializations, industries, and sectors.
- WASHINGTON BRIEFING PROGRAM: HELD EVERY OTHER YEAR, THE WASHINGTON BRIEFING FOCUSES ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN WASHINGTON, DC INCLUDING DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY ISSUES AND HEARS PERSPECTIVES FROM ALL SIDES OF THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM. CAMBRIDGE YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM: A WEEK-LONG PROGRAM OFFERED ANNUALLY TO STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE IN LONDON. THE PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS A CHANCE TO THINK SERIOUSLY, AND IN DEPTH ABOUT THE MATHEMATICS AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MONEY. Regional and Local Programming: Throughout the year, smaller programs are held in different locations where we have members residing. Content is both networking and educational
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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