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Institute of America Incorporated in the City of New York

New York, NY · EIN 814745037 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE Q20 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · instituteofamerica.education

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mission · from form 990

The mission of Institute of America is to promote education, especially immigration education, for the public benefit by the enhancement and maintenance of the quality, standards, and practice of learning and teaching. By offering cultural and educational programs, the Institute is advocating and promoting a better understanding between people of different backgrounds and ethnic groups within the United States as well as between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Institute of America is a New York-based nonprofit organization focused on cultural and educational programming. It offers English language instruction, American culture studies, and immigration assistance services primarily to immigrants and international students. The organization also serves as an Official Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award, recognizing volunteer hours for its members and students.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

IOA American Culture Program

Provides interdisciplinary cultural education combining classroom learning with guest speakers and field trips to explore American history, politics, literature, music, and art.

IOA American English Program

Offers English-language courses for adults, young learners (12-18), and children (3-10), including exam preparation and fluency development through technology-enhanced learning.

IOA New Immigrants Assistance Program

Offers free immigration legal services, ESL instruction, civics and citizenship classes, and counseling to low-income immigrants through pro bono attorneys and volunteers.

President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Certification

Official Certifying Organization for the PVSA, verifying and certifying volunteer hours for its members and students to promote civic engagement.

activities · 6 groups

What they do

Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- American Culture Program with integrated learning experiences
  
  Offers a classroom-based American Culture Program that includes guest speakers and trips to explore U.S. history, politics, literature, music, and art.
Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Cultural and educational exchange programs
  
  Organizes cultural and educational exchange programs such as seminars, lectures, youth summer and winter camps, language courses, and school exchange projects to promote cross-cultural understanding.
ESL and Multilingual Language Support Programs 1 activity
- English-language instruction for adults and youth
  
  Offers English-language courses for adults, young learners aged 12-18, and children aged 3-10 using a technology-enhanced teaching system.
Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Free immigration legal services for low-income individuals
  
  Provides free immigration legal services through pro bono attorneys and volunteer legal workers, including assistance with applications, delayed cases, and naturalization support.
ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Public tax education and immigrant civic integration programs
  
  Provides tax education programs to the general public and supports immigrants through naturalization and civics courses.
Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Verification for President's Volunteer Service Award
  
  Verifies and certifies volunteer hours for the President's Volunteer Service Award as an Official Certifying Organization.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2023

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Total assets$20K

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Net assets$2K

5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -100.0%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 1

Chun L — Director

relationships · 3

Who they work with

President's Council on Service and Civic Participation Government — IOA operates as an Official Certifying Organization under the authority of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation for the President's Volunteer Service Award.
President's Volunteer Service Award Government — Official Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award
community-based social organizations Partner — Collaborates with community-based social organizations to deliver free immigration legal services.

strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Cultural-Educational Exchange for Mutual Understanding

methodology: cultural-educational exchange
By facilitating cultural and educational programs, the organization builds mutual understanding across diverse ethnic and national backgrounds, because shared learning experiences reduce intergroup barriers and foster inclusive communities.
Experiential Education to Deepen Cultural Learning

methodology: experiential_education
By combining classroom instruction with real-world experiences like guest speakers and field trips, the organization deepens students’ understanding of American culture, because direct engagement makes abstract cultural concepts tangible and memorable.
Technology-Enhanced Language Instruction

methodology: technology-enhanced_learning
By integrating technology into English language instruction, the organization improves learning outcomes, because interactive and adaptive tools increase accessibility, engagement, and personalized learning trajectories.