International Citizen Diplomacy of Los Angeles
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The ICDLA is a not for profit organization, which implements the international Visitor Leadership Program of professional and cultural exchanges. Our mission is to create international understanding and cooperation between the LA region and the rest of the world.
- Income
- $624,345
- Spending
- $717,971
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 8.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Employees
- 6
- Highest pay
- $79,192, president & ceo
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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (1)
- $468,778 spent. THE INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN DIPLOMACY OF LOS ANGELES, A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT AND NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION, INCREASES INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION BY ARRANGING PERSONAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN EMERGING INTERNATIONAL LEADERS AND THE CITIZENS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES. EACH YEAR CLOSE TO A THOUSAND VISITORS COME TO LOS ANGELES AND EXPERIENCE OUR VITALITY AND DIVERSITY THROUGH THE PROGRAMS ICDLA ARRANGES. ICDLA PROGRAM OFFICERS COORDINATE MEETINGS BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL VISITORS AND LOS ANGELES PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THEIR FIELD, AS WELL AS CULTURAL EXCURSIONS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THE INTERNATIONAL VISITORS PROGRAM BENEFITS FROM THE DIRECT INVOLVEMENT OF ICDLA MEMBERS WHO RECOGNIZE ITS VALUE TO THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE LOCAL HOSTS WELCOME VISITORS INTO THEIR HOMES, DRIVE THEM AROUND TOWN AND TAKE THEM TO MEET COMMUNITY LEADERS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN OPEN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS THAT CHALLENGES STEREOTYPES AND ESTABLISHES LASTING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS THAT WILL SHAPE TOMORROW'S DECISION MADE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. CURRENTLY FORTY-SIX CHIEFS-OF-STATE OR HEADS OF GOVERNMENT FIRST CAME TO THE U.S. THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM.THE INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN DIPLOMACY OF LOS ANGELES ARRANGES ONE-ON-ONE EXCHANGES BETWEEN LOCAL PROFESSIONALS AND FOREIGN OPINION LEADERS WHO ARE CAREFULLY SELECTED BY U.S. EMBASSIES ABROAD. ICDLA IS SUPPORTED BY: CORPORATE & INDIVIDUAL MEMBER DUES; LOCAL & FEDERAL GRANTS; ANNUAL FUND RAISING EFFORTS; & INCOME FROM PROGRAMMING (HOTEL COMMISSIONS & FEES FROM PROGRAM AGENCIES).
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
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.
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? 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1982.
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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