THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

EIN: 522035371 501(c)(3) International Affairs

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$20,718,631
Total Expenses
$19,996,340
Total Assets
$10,920,352
Net Assets
$4,044,449
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JOHN S LUCAS
Phone
7035049960
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, founded in 1997, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $20.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $20.0M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

ISEP EMPOWERS HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO EXPAND THE PERSPECTIVES AND POTENTIAL OF STUDENTS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH OUR WIDE RANGE OF ACCESSIBLE, AUTHENTIC ACADEMIC INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $16,674,475 Revenue: $17,969,877

ISEP DIRECT- ALLOW STUDENTS TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS. ISEP PROVIDES PRE-DEPARTURE ADVISING, ON-SITE SUPPORT, AND ACTS AS A LIAISON WITH HOST INSTITUTIONS. SOME...

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ISEP DIRECT- ALLOW STUDENTS TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS. ISEP PROVIDES PRE-DEPARTURE ADVISING, ON-SITE SUPPORT, AND ACTS AS A LIAISON WITH HOST INSTITUTIONS. SOME DIRECT PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE IN-COUNTRY COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SUPERVISED VOLUNTEER SERVICE AT NGOS. DIRECT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO BOTH MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES. DURING FY 2025 WE SERVED 1425 STUDENTS IN OUR DIRECT PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $169,029 Revenue: $2,615,727

ISEP EXCHANGE PROGRAM - PROMOTES AND FACILITATES STUDENT EXCHANGES AMONG MEMBER INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. ISEP PROVIDES A SUITE OF SERVICES INCLUDING ADVISING, TRAINING, AND...

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ISEP EXCHANGE PROGRAM - PROMOTES AND FACILITATES STUDENT EXCHANGES AMONG MEMBER INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. ISEP PROVIDES A SUITE OF SERVICES INCLUDING ADVISING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS. ISEP OFFERS PRE-DEPARTURE ADVISING AND ON-SITE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS. THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO DUES-PAYING MEMBERS. DURING FY 2025 WE SERVED 1493 STUDENTS IN OUR EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $95,301

GRANTS - ISEP RECEIVES PERIODIC GRANTS FROM FOUNDATIONS, MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND OTHERS TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $90,880
Program Service Revenue $20,585,604
Investment Income $42,147
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $20,718,631

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $123,870
Salaries & Benefits $4,014,025
Fundraising Expenses $17,034
Program Expenses $16,938,805
Other Expenses $14,976,075
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,996,340

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $20,718,631 $15,466,619 +0.3%
Expenses $19,996,340 $14,458,226 +0.4%
Net Income $722,291 $1,008,393 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
48
Volunteers
22

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
$900,273
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LEIGH COLE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT CAROLIN VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERHI MOLSA SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIMEJI TOGUNDE TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM CLABBY IMMEDIATE PAST CAHIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN BABBY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJIKA BHANDARI DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJA BHATTAR DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNIE CAICEDO-TORRES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN DOBSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERNAN FRATTO DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL GALLEGOS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY GREEN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MADELEINE F GREEN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CEDRICK GUERN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN-CHARLOTTE LARSSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KI-JEONG LEE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORIAN LEE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE MEYER-LEE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNARD MILANO DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SALISBURY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANFORD J UNGAR DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN S LUCAS PRESIDENT AND CEO 35.00
Officer
$327,361 $19,156 $346,517
EDSON OLDS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$197,599 $27,626 $225,225
ROBIN ABBOTT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$165,476 $5,552 $171,028
KRISTEN AGUTO VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBER RELATIONS 35.00
Officer
$141,089 $16,414 $157,503
NELSON LATHROP DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 35.00
Highest
$127,855 $981 $128,836
CYNTHIA ENGEL DIRECTOR, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 35.00
Highest
$105,870 $5,097 $110,967
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 $20,718,631 $19,996,340 $10,920,352 $722,291
2024 $15,466,619 $14,458,226 $10,930,392 $1,008,393
2023 $12,179,521 $11,815,150 $10,000,454 $364,371
2022 $6,464,852 $6,539,993 $6,223,455 $-75,141
2021 $2,807,253 $3,931,045 $4,426,296 $-1,123,792
2020 $9,767,435 $8,932,465 $5,900,552 $834,970
2019 $9,687,827 $9,803,488 $5,352,712 $-115,661
2018 $8,583,993 $8,494,722 $5,684,622 $89,271
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