NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS

EIN: 131878953 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$20,391,783
Total Expenses
$18,271,061
Total Assets
$33,646,568
Net Assets
$18,046,862
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
FANTA AW
Phone
2027373699
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS, founded in 1948, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $20.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $18.3M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

NAFSA LEADS THE WAY IN ADVOCATING FOR A BETTER WORLD THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION BY SERVING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS, THEIR INSTITUTIONS, AND THE PROFESSION, ADVANCING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND THE POLICIES THAT SUSTAIN IT IN THE PUBLIC ARENA. THE ASSOCIATION HELPS DEFINE THE PROFESSION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION BY ESTABLISHING PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE AND PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. NAFSA ENCOURAGES NETWORKING AMONG PROFESSIONALS BY CONVENING PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCES AND COLLABORATIVE DIALOGUES AND PROMOTES RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE CREATION TO STRENGTHEN AND SERVE THE FIELD. NAFSA SEEKS TO CONDUCT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION IN SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WAYS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,765,022 Revenue: $11,895,404

CONFERENCES - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS THAT SERVE AS A FORUM FOR THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE. THESE MEETINGS OFFER A CONCENTRATED...

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CONFERENCES - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS THAT SERVE AS A FORUM FOR THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE. THESE MEETINGS OFFER A CONCENTRATED OPPORTUNITY FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND OFFER A NETWORK FOR SHARING INFORMATION AS IT SEEKS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. SINCE RETURNING TO IN-PERSON MEETINGS IN 2022 FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND FALL REGIONAL EVENTS, NAFSA HAS SEEN ATTENDANCE LEVELS INCREASE FROM 60% OF PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS TO OVER 80% OF PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,113,587 Revenue: $3,993,113

MEMBER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - REPRESENTS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SUPPORT INFORMATION TO MEMBERS, THE COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS TO THE...

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MEMBER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - REPRESENTS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SUPPORT INFORMATION TO MEMBERS, THE COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS, AND THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY PROMOTING CORE COMPETENCIES, MID-LEVEL TRAINING NEEDS, AND LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMMING TO THE FIELD.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,311,624 Revenue: $1,106,122

REGIONAL PROGRAMS - REGIONAL PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED PRIMARILY OF MEETING RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AS WELL AS TRAVEL ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDS OF NAFSA...

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REGIONAL PROGRAMS - REGIONAL PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED PRIMARILY OF MEETING RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AS WELL AS TRAVEL ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDS OF NAFSA MEMBERS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,032,651
Program Service Revenue $18,000,760
Investment Income $355,002
Other Revenue $3,370
TOTAL REVENUE $20,391,783

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $45,675
Salaries & Benefits $8,313,331
Fundraising Expenses $473,896
Program Expenses $14,020,546
Other Expenses $9,912,055
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,271,061

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $20,391,783 $19,477,151 +0.0%
Expenses $18,271,061 $17,753,408 +0.0%
Net Income $2,120,722 $1,723,743 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
80
Volunteers
500

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
9
$956,031
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
2
$400,235
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AHMAD M EZZEDDINE PHD PRESIDENT AND CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA KELSO EDD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY BROWN PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA ANDERSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EYLEM ATAKAV BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCIS RICCIARDONE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY BOWEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA REGULSKA PHD VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE SINCLAIR PHD VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE HAMMETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE SCHOVANEC PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALAIKA MARABLE SERRANO PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PETER PELLETIER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY KIDD PHD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA LU VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMBA DIENG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHABEER H AMIRALI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN K APPIAH-PADI PHD DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY PRACTICE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA CUNNINGHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FANTA AW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO 35.00
Officer
$437,590 $42,046 $479,636
GILBERT DEANS DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CFO 35.00
Officer
$207,733 $51,148 $258,881
JILL ALLEN MURRAY DEPUTY E.D., PUBLIC POLICY 35.00
Officer
$164,650 $52,864 $217,514
DOROTHEA ANTONIO DEPUTY E.D., KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT 35.00
Key Emp
$172,808 $27,287 $200,095
TATIANA MACKLIFF DEP. E.D., LPDS 35.00
Key Emp
$170,780 $29,360 $200,140
CAROLINE WHITE SR. DIR., EDUCATION ABROAD SERVICES 35.00
Highest
$150,831 $20,649 $171,480
DAVID FOSNOCHT DIR., IMMIGRATION PRACTICE RESOURCES 35.00
Highest
$159,954 $47,145 $207,099
GREG OSBURN SENIOR DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY 35.00
Highest
$153,765 $23,181 $176,946
JENNIFER HEINRITZ CONTROLLER/SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FIN. 35.00
Highest
$150,610 $46,007 $196,617
JOANN NG HARTMANN SENIOR IMPACT OFFICER 35.00
Highest
$154,400 $34,520 $188,920
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $20,391,783 $18,271,061 $33,646,568 $2,120,722
2024 $19,477,151 $17,753,408 $31,671,564 $1,723,743
2023 $18,645,743 $16,103,165 $29,691,494 $2,542,578
2022 $16,268,505 $15,090,687 $26,361,904 $1,177,818
2021 $9,372,402 $12,015,054 $18,194,273 $-2,642,652
2020 $7,995,475 $14,063,982 $18,526,413 $-6,068,507
2019 $21,847,229 $20,841,675 $25,891,011 $1,005,554
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