Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE INTERCOLLEGIATE CENTER FOR CLASSICAL STUDIES IN ROME PROVIDES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WITH AN IMMERSIVE, ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN CLASSICAL STUDIES, OFFERING UNPARALLELED ACCESS TO THE ANCIENT WORLD THROUGH SITE-BASED LEARNING THAT INTEGRATES HISTORY, LITERATURE, LANGUAGE, ARCHAEOLOGY, AND ART.
- Income
- $8.1 million
- Spending
- $2.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 69%
- Reserves
- 52.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 38%
- Employees
- 4
- Highest pay
- $197,738, director italian program
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 52.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 65% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 93% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1569% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 0 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
- $1.9 million spent. The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies ("the Centro") is a premier academic program based in Rome, Italy, offering undergraduate students from North American colleges and universities a rigorous, place-based curriculum in ancient history, archaeology, Greek and Latin literature, cultural heritage management, the Italian language, and Renaissance and Baroque art. Founded in 1965 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 2004, the Centro celebrated 60 years of immersive classical education in 2025. To date, over 3,500 students have participated in this life-changing experience, many of whom describe their time at the Centro as foundational to their personal and intellectual development. Alumni have gone on to careers in education, public service, academia, the arts, and beyond-often crediting the Centro for instilling in them a deeper understanding of culture, critical thinking, and global awareness. What sets the Centro apart is its interdisciplinary and place-based approach: students learn directly within Rome's extraordinary historical landscape, engaging daily with iconic archaeological and artistic landmarks under the guidance of leading scholars from top U.S. institutions. The program combines academic rigor with experiential learning, making full use of Rome's status as a living classroom. Each semester, the Centro serves a new cohort of students, supported by tuition, student fees, contributions, and summer housing revenue. As the only program of its kind, the Centro continues to thrive as a model of excellence in the humanities and remains deeply committed to cultivating the next generation of global, historically-informed leaders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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? 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
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 January 2006.
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.
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