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International cultural and student exchange programs

There are 3,481 foreign exchanges in the United States. Combined, these foreign exchanges employ 18,130 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Job trends for Foreign exchanges

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
621
1-10
 
493
11-25
 
97
26-100
 
57
101 to 1,000
 
30
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foreign exchanges

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,085
$250k to $1M
 
407
$1M to $5M
 
265
$5M to $25M
 
97
$25M to $100M
 
26
$100M+
 
11
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Directory of foreign exchanges

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1-20 of 3,481

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee aids vulnerable Jews globally, fosters community resilience, and responds to crises while promoting Jewish identity and future.
Revenue
$412.9m
Assets
$858.4m
Employees
162
EIN
13-1656634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hadassah Medical Relief Association

Volunteer organization supporting Hadassah, with responsibility for investment assets. Inspires passion and commitment to the future of Israel.
Revenue
$50.6m
Assets
$679.0m
Employees
0
EIN
13-6110872
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grantmaking institution dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.
Revenue
$38.4m
Assets
$197.9m
Employees
117
EIN
52-0954751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Youth For Understanding USA (YFU USA)

Youth for Understanding prepares young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world. Provide an international student exchange.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
48
EIN
02-0557010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Meridian International Center

We are dedicated to strengthening international understanding. Meridian builds sustainable global partnerships through leadership exchanges, international collaboration and cultural diplomacy.
Revenue
$47.6m
Assets
$26.6m
Employees
205
EIN
53-0259663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

AFS Intercultural Programs

AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
29
EIN
13-5596742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fulbright Association

To engage current and former Fulbright exchange participants in lifelong experiences that advance international understanding through volunteer service to communities, people-to-people diplomacy and dialogue on global issues.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
6
EIN
52-1821935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Learning

World Learning works globally to enhance the capacity and commitment of individuals, institutions and communities to create a more peaceful, just world through education, sustainable development and exchange.
Revenue
$88.5m
Assets
$72.0m
Employees
496
EIN
03-0179592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Brookings Institution

The Brookings Institution conducts nonpartisan research, uniting experts to tackle global policy challenges and provide innovative solutions for sustainable governance.
Revenue
$115.7m
Assets
$571.8m
Employees
603
EIN
53-0196577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)

Pediatric Nursing Certification Board's mission is to promote worldwide excellence in healthcare for children through the highest quality credentialing services.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$43.9m
Employees
27
EIN
51-0188378
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Carter Center Collaborative

The Carter Center Collaborative was established to support The Carter Center, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization committed to advancing human rights and alleviating human suffering.
Revenue
$234.8m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5704991
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute of International Education

Institute of International Education fosters global exchanges, manages diverse programs, supports students and scholars, and advances international education for a better future.
Revenue
$395.5m
Assets
$486.9m
Employees
576
EIN
13-1624046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hostelling International USA (HI-USA)

Hostelling International-USA (HI-USA) exists to promote a greater understanding of the world and its people through low-cost, culturally aware travel called hostelling and mission-based educational programs at hostels and councils.
Revenue
$32.7m
Assets
$66.6m
Employees
483
EIN
13-5639689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ef High School Exchyear Effs

Ef High School Exchyear Effs arranges international cultural exchanges for high school students through a non-profit organization.
Revenue
$20.2m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
160
EIN
22-2986701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berggruen Institute

Berggruen Institute is an independent think tank that creates innovative frameworks to address global challenges through diverse, interdisciplinary dialogue.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
0
EIN
46-5602320
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Education and Resource Network (IEARN)

IEARN's mission is to empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
22
EIN
13-3782233
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cultural Vistas

Cultural Vistas connects leaders through international exchange programs, strengthening global networks and advancing mutual understanding.
Revenue
$20.7m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
83
EIN
13-6199596
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ciee (Council International Study Program)

CIEE is the leading international education organization. CIEE provides programs that allow students and educators to study, work and teach abroad.
Revenue
$218.1m
Assets
$207.1m
Employees
811
EIN
13-4038907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Omprakash Omprakash Foundation

Omprakash improves global education through cross-cultural exchange, grants to partners and offers a web platform for volunteers. Based in Seattle.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
4
EIN
20-8655418
IRS type
501(c)(3)

College Year in Athens (CYA)

College Year in Athens is a study abroad program focused upon the history and culture of Greece and the Mediterranean region.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
14
EIN
04-2374513
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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