named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Alaska – Wildlife Biology, Oceanography and Climate Change
Field science program in Alaska offering college credit in wildlife biology and oceanography, with glacier hikes, Tlingit cultural learning, and climate change research.
Albania – Where the Eagles Soar
Anthropology and human geography program in Albania exploring Illyrian, Ottoman, and Byzantine heritage, mountain trekking, and post-communist society through homestays.
Aotearoa – Te Ika-a-Māui
Cultural immersion in New Zealand exploring Māori language, traditions, Treaty of Waitangi, and indigenous ecological sustainability through marae stays and community engagement.
Canada – How to Get to Haida Gwaii
Indigenous cultural and ecological program in British Columbia focusing on Haida Gwaii, traditional ecological knowledge, and First Nations environmental stewardship.
Chile – How to Get to Easter Island
Anthropology-focused program in Chile and Rapa Nui studying Moai statues, Chilean demographics, and indigenous cultures with homestays and oral history projects.
China – The Green Dragon
Environmental education program in China focusing on air, water, and food sustainability, featuring homestays, organic farming, and Buddhist ecological practices.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
-
Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Award full scholarships for international educational participationProvides merit- and need-based full scholarships to all accepted students, ensuring accessibility to international programs. In one reported year, distributed $1.6 million in scholarships to 164 students from 22 U.S. states and 8 countries.
-
-
Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Conduct global talent search for program recruitmentOperates a nationwide and international recruitment strategy to identify high-achieving high school students through nominations from 51 schools and youth mentoring organizations for participation in its programs.
-
-
High School Exchange Programs 1 activity
- Deliver cross-cultural education and leadership development programsProvides immersive cross-cultural programs for high school students focused on global understanding, leadership development, and civic engagement through international homestays, cultural immersion activities, and collaboration with local communities. Programs span multiple countries including New Zealand, Chile, China, Albania, and France.
-
-
Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Develop experiential educational curricula with global expertsDesigns and implements thematic academic and experiential learning projects in partnership with international nonprofits and experts, supporting the creation of culturally grounded, community-focused educational programming.
-
-
College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide college readiness preparation and credit-bearing academic programsOffers college readiness support including personal statement writing, interview skills, and academic instruction, along with credit-bearing liberal arts and STEM coursework in areas such as wildlife biology, oceanography, and social justice. In the most recent reported year, 76 participants earned 228 college credits.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.74M
Contributions & grants$1.33M76%
Program service revenue$413K24%
Investment income$8430%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.67M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$445K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.22M
Cash$239K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$1.21M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN FRANTZ | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $81K |
| ANTHONY ALLEN | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & EXECUTIVE DIR. | 40 | $80K |
| JOHN MEISLIN | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 40 | $74K |
board members · 5
- ETZERSON PHILITAS — DIRECTOR
- L'QUENTUS THOMAS — DIRECTOR
- LISA SILVERSHEIN — DIRECTOR
- RF DERICK BONEWITZ — DIRECTOR (FORMER)
- ROBERT J SCHWEICH — CHAIR (FORMER)
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Albanian anthropologists Partner — Collaborates with Albanian anthropologists during field seminars in the Prespa and Lakes region.
- Bektashi Order Partner — Hosts educational sessions at the world headquarters of the Bektashi Order for student participants.
- Chilean National Congress Partner — Hosts discussions on contemporary public policy with program participants.
- Experimental College Campus Partner — Collaborates on the Student Diplomacy Experimental College (SDXCO) program offering college credit courses.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Flickr Partner — Hosts Student Diplomacy Corps photo albums
- Flickr Partner — Hosts photo albums documenting student diplomacy programs and events
- French experts Partner — Engages French experts to educate participants on the challenges and beauty of traditional rural life in France.
- French photographer Partner — Collaborates with a French photographer to provide art and photography instruction during the program in Colmar and Paris.
- Gitxaala Nation Partner — Hosts program participants in Kitkatla to share knowledge about indigenous environmental stewardship, ancient technologies, and contemporary challenges.
- Instagram Partner — Used to share visual content and promote student engagement through hashtags
- SounCloud Partner — Platform for audio content related to student diplomacy initiatives
- SoundCloud Partner — Hosts Student Diplomacy Corps audio content (Corpscasts)
- Tlingit community Partner — Collaborates with Tlingit community members to share cultural knowledge and engage in subsistence and environmental activities.
- UNESCO Partner — Participates in a UNESCO-recognized agro-ecosystem project in rural China.
- Vimeo Partner — Hosts Student Diplomacy Corps student films
- Whangaroa College Partner — Hosts Student Diplomacy Corps participants for student exchanges and educational activities.
- YouTube Partner — Platform for sharing program videos and student stories
- artisans and craftspeople Partner — Connects participants with local artisans and craftspeople in Alsace for cultural learning and exchange.
- community-based nonprofits Partner — Partners with community-based nonprofits to support young people from diverse backgrounds.
- donors Partner — Collaborates with donors to fund scholarships and student programs.
- educational partner schools Partner — Schools that nominate students and collaborate on scholarship support for Student Diplomacy Corps programs.
- educators Partner — Partners with educators to build networks of schools and organizations that support student development.
- foundations Partner — Works with foundations to support youth scholarship and global education initiatives.
- global non-profits Partner — Partners with global non-profits to build sustainable networks supporting young people's development.
- high schools Partner — Nominated students for SDC programs
- individual, foundation and institutional donors Funder — Provided charitable support for SDC programs and scholarships
- international nonprofit partner organizations Partner — Collaborates with international nonprofits to co-develop and deliver cross-cultural immersion programs.
- leading educational institutions Partner — Collaborates with leading educational institutions to support youth from diverse backgrounds through cross-cultural programs.
- leading youth mentoring organizations Partner — Collaborates with leading youth mentoring organizations to support student development.
+ 3 more
strategies · 5
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.
- College Readiness Through Cross-Cultural Engagementmethodology: college-readiness_with_cross-cultural_educationBy offering underserved high school students cross-cultural education and summer study away programs, we build college readiness because exposure to academic rigor in transformative settings increases confidence, aspiration, and preparedness for higher education.
- Cross-Cultural Immersion with Community Partnershipmethodology: community-driven_cross-cultural_immersionBy designing programs through deep collaboration with local communities and using homestays and local facilitation, we enhance cultural authenticity and student learning because community-identified priorities ensure respectful, relevant, and transformative engagement.
- Experiential Education for Global Citizenshipmethodology: experiential_educationBy immersing students in field-based, interdisciplinary learning within culturally and ecologically significant environments, we develop global citizenship and college readiness because direct engagement fosters empathy, critical thinking, and deeper understanding of complex social and environmental issues.
- Integrated Leadership and Cultural Learningmethodology: integrated_leadership_and_cultural_immersionBy combining leadership development with cultural immersion and interdisciplinary academics, we cultivate student agency and global awareness because integrating personal growth with intellectual and cultural challenges produces more resilient and socially conscious leaders.
- Student-Centered Mentoring with Family Engagementmethodology: student-centered_mentoringBy involving students and their families in mentoring and reflective practices before, during, and after programs, we create safe and transformative experiences because sustained support systems increase emotional readiness and long-term impact.