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International Graduate Studies Inc

EIN 86-1791257 · Brookfield, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING BY ASSISTING FOREIGN STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO PURSUE GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE UNITED STATES TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE AND OPTIMAL UNITED STATES GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS, AND HELPING SUCH STUDENTS UNDERSTAND, AND ADAPT TO, THE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF LIVING AND STUDYING IN THE UNITED STATES.

Income
$68,753
Spending
$46,934
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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.

  • 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. $45,766 spent. ARTISTIC CONNECTIONS: ARTISTIC CONNECTIONS IS DEDICATED TO CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND PROGRAMS AIMED AT BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH CREATIVE COLLABORATION. WE ORGANIZE AND FACILITATE INTERACTIVE, ART AND CRAFT BASED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, CULTURAL EXCHANGE, AND INNOVATIVE EXPRESSION. WE PROVIDE IN-PERSON INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND ONLINE, NON-DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES FOCUSED ON ARTS-BASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
  2. PRACTICAL COACHING FOR ACCOUNTANTS: THE PRACTICAL COACHING FOR ACCOUNTANTS TRAINING OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION ON THE U.S. TAX SYSTEM THROUGH IN-PERSON SESSIONS, ONLINE COURSES, MENTORING, AND WORKSHOPS IN THE ACCOUNTING FIELD. THE TRAINING SESSIONS WILL FOCUS ON THE PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF BOOKKEEPING, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, U.S. TAX SYSTEMS, AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS. ESTABLISHING A STRONG FOUNDATION IN THESE PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING AREAS IS CRUCIAL FOR ACCURATE DATA INTERPRETATION AND INFORMED DECISION-MAKING.
  3. DESIGN ROUTINES: DESIGN ROUTINE SPECIALIZES IN TRAINING, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FOCUSED ON PERSONAL ORGANIZATION, LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT, AND PRODUCTIVITY. WE PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE FOR WORKING AND NON-WORKING INDIVIDUALS, TEACHING EFFECTIVE METHODS TO DECLUTTER, STRUCTURE, AND REORGANIZE DAILY ROUTINES. OUR AIM IS TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY, WELL-BEING, AND DECISION-MAKING PROVIDING BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, NON-DOWNLOADABLE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 2021.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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