EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL

EIN: 911430325 501(c)(3) International Affairs

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$686,870
Total Expenses
$753,822
Total Assets
$214,506
Net Assets
$144,850
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
KELLY KESTER
Phone
3609663876
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $687K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL/CULTURAL EXCHANGES AND STUDY TOUR PROGRAMS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $312,876 Revenue: $265,533

DESIGNATED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AS A J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM SPONSOR, IN 2023, EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL BROUGHT 99 QUALIFIED FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE UNITED STATES FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS...

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DESIGNATED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AS A J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM SPONSOR, IN 2023, EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL BROUGHT 99 QUALIFIED FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE UNITED STATES FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS OF PRACTICAL TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS AT U.S. HOST COMPANIES. INTERNSHIPS ARE IN A VARIETY OF CAREER FIELDS, INCLUDING SCIENCES, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, MATH, ARCHITECTURE, INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATIONS, BUSINESS, COMMERCE, FINANCE, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT, AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES, WILDLIFE, NATURAL RESOURCES, INFORMATION MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND LIBRARY SCIENCES.EI ALSO PARTNERS WITH EIGHT COUNTRIES TO OFFER INTERNSHIPS AND WORK EXPERIENCES FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH WHICH 5 AMERICAN CITIZENS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN 2023.

Program 2
Expenses: $420,566 Revenue: $390,854

EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL DESIGNS AND CONDUCTS 1-14 DAY EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND AGRICULTURAL TOURS FOR GROUPS OF FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATORS. TOURS TAKE PLACE...

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EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL DESIGNS AND CONDUCTS 1-14 DAY EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND AGRICULTURAL TOURS FOR GROUPS OF FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATORS. TOURS TAKE PLACE PRIMARILY IN THE U.S., PUERTO RICO, AND COSTA RICA. IN 2023, EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL OFFERED 5 EDUCATIONAL TOURS THAT WERE EITHER MANAGED OR LED DIRECTLY BY EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL. FINALLY, WE LEAD SEASONAL BIKE TOURS FOCUSING ON THE AGRICULTURE AND ECOLOGY OF OUR REGION AS A BENEFIT TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,000
Program Service Revenue $656,387
Investment Income $6,483
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $686,870

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $312,010
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $733,442
Other Expenses $441,812
TOTAL EXPENSES $753,822

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $686,870 $1,166,416 -0.4%
Expenses $753,822 $1,133,919 -0.3%
Net Income $-66,952 $32,497 -3.1%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
6
Volunteers
4

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
5
$83,177
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID GROSS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HENDERSON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY KESTER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOF MORGAN SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH PEARSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$73,904 $9,273 $83,177
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $686,870 $753,822 $214,506 $-66,952
2022 $1,166,416 $1,133,919 $376,361 $32,497
2021 $340,586 $347,500 $294,977 $-6,914
2020 $298,877 $525,126 $276,554 $-226,249
2019 $835,743 $750,511 $683,129 $85,232
2018 $562,091 $574,241 $533,939 $-12,150
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