irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.50MWORK & TRAVEL USA - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED AND FACILITATES PLACEMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ENTRY-LEVEL SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY JOBS IN HOTELS, INNS, AMUSEMENT PARKS AND RESTAURANTS IN RESORT AREAS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THE PLACEMENTS ALSO INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WITH ALL STUDENTS, PRE-DEPARTURE AS WELL AS ARRIVAL ORIENTATIONS, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT AND MONITORING. THROUGH THESE AND SUBSEQUENT OPTIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES, STUDENTS GET A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LIFE IN AMERICA AND IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS. THEIR EXPERIENCES CAN LAST A LIFETIME AND HELP SHAPE THEIR FUTURE GOALS AND WORLD OUTLOOK.
- #2 $1.27MCAMP USA - THIS CAMP COUNSELOR PROGRAM PLACED INTERNATIONAL CAMP COUNSELORS AND SUPPORT STAFF WITH A GENUINE INTEREST IN CHILDREN IN SUMMER CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES TO SUPERVISE AND SUPPORT GROUPS OF AMERICAN YOUTH FOR AN 8-10 WEEK PERIOD. COUNSELORS ALSO EXPERIENCE THE LOCAL CULTURE AND THE BEAUTY OF AMERICA'S GREAT OUTDOORS. THE PROGRAM SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE AN INTENSIVE SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WITH PARTICIPANTS, PRE-DEPARTURE AS WELL AS ARRIVAL ORIENTATIONS AND PROGRAM SUPPPORT AND SUPERVISION.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Au Pair USA
Matches international au pairs with American host families to provide childcare and cultural exchange
Camp USA
Places international counselors and support staff at U.S. summer camps to supervise American youth and promote cultural exchange
Career Training USA
Provides J-1 visa sponsorship for international interns and trainees to gain professional experience in U.S. businesses
Christianson Fellowship
Grants funding to Americans conducting self-designed projects abroad to promote cross-cultural understanding
Work & Travel USA
Places international university students in seasonal jobs at U.S. hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, and resorts, including accommodations and cultural support
Work Abroad & Gapforce Programs
Supports young Americans in gaining international work and travel experiences through expeditions and working holidays
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Advocacy in international exchangeInterExchange engages in advocacy as part of its leadership role in the international exchange community, promoting policies and practices that support safe, accessible, and transformative cultural exchange experiences.
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High School Exchange Programs 1 activity
- Cultural exchange program sponsorship and placementInterExchange sponsors international participants in cultural exchange programs across the United States, including Work & Travel USA, Camp USA, Career Training USA, and au pair placements. These programs involve work experience, income earning, resume development, and cultural immersion, with support services such as pre-departure orientations, arrival check-ins, ongoing monitoring, and a 24/7 emergency hotline.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Capacity building through industry relationshipsInterExchange maintains long-standing relationships across the exchange industry and host communities, contributing to systemic capacity and network development over five decades.
- Funding international projects through fellowship grantsInterExchange awards Christianson Fellowship grants to support U.S. citizens conducting international projects, having awarded over $128,000 to 12 fellows.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$23.05M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$21.76M94%
Investment income$1.22M5%
Other revenue$66K
expenses
Total expenses$20.38M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.13M
Grants paid out$26K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$43.54M
Cash$1.75M
Investments$34.00M
Liabilities$11.09M
Net assets$32.45M
Liquid reserves21.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CHRISTINE LA MONICA-LUNN | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $337K |
| NICOLE SANTOMASSO | COO/VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $232K |
| CASEY SLAMIN | SENIOR VP PROGRAMS | 40 | $213K |
| MICHAEL MCHUGH | VP AU PAIR PROGRAM | 40 | $213K |
| HEIDI MISPAGEL | VP AU PAIR DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $212K |
| JORDAN PAYNE | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | 40 | $175K |
| LEE ANDREWS | CFO/SEC/TREASURER | 40 | $166K |
| JAMES BRODOWS | DIRECTOR BUSINESS PLANNING | 40 | $153K |
| CHRISTIAN SMITH | PROG DIRECTOR - CAMP | 40 | $149K |
| LYNNE SEBECK | PROG DIR CAREER TRAINING | 40 | $142K |
board members · 8
- ANUP KHATTAR — BOARD DIRECTOR
- DENISE DURHAM WILLIAMS — BOARD DIRECTOR
- HAROLD KAHN — CHAIR
- JANICE JENG — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JORDAN KRAMER — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JULIAN HORKY — BOARD DIRECTOR
- KATRINA KLIER — BOARD DIRECTOR
- WELF EBELING — BOARD DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Alliance for International Exchange Coalition — InterExchange staff participated in its Advocacy Day in Washington, DC, engaging with congressional offices on behalf of exchange programs.
- Alliance for International Exchange Coalition — Member organization advocating for educational and cultural exchange
- American Camp Association Partner — Partner organization working to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience for youth development
- Boyne Mountain Resort Partner — Host employer that participated in meetings with Congressman Jack Bergman to highlight the importance of exchange programs.
- Department of State Government — Designated sponsor for J-1 cultural exchange programs
- God’s Love We Deliver Partner — Collaborated with staff and participants to pack medically-tailored meals for New Yorkers in need.
- InterExchange Network — Member of the global cultural exchange network facilitating international participant placements.
- InterExchange-approved cooperator Partner — Organization approved by InterExchange to support participant applications with localized services.
- Made Impact Partner — Collaborates to advance recognition of international exchange and support organizations facilitating life-changing programs
- Partner agencies in home countries Partner — Collaborates with country-specific partner agencies to assist students with job placement and program applications for the Work & Travel USA program.
- SEVIS Government — Requires participants to register and check in through the SEVIS system as part of U.S. government compliance for exchange visitors.
- Shanty Creek Resort Partner — Host employer that participated in meetings with Congressman Jack Bergman to highlight the importance of exchange programs.
- U.S. Embassy/Consulate Government — Issues J-1 Visas to participants after InterExchange provides required sponsorship documentation.
- international exchange professional and advocacy associations Network — Member of, serves on the Board of, and actively participates in international exchange professional and advocacy associations.
- local chambers of commerce Network — Holds memberships in local chambers of commerce in communities where host families, employers, and camps are located
- local partner agency Partner — Collaborates with a local partner agency to support international participants throughout the program.
- summer camps throughout the United States Partner — Host sites for international camp counselors placed through the Camp USA program
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.
- Mutual Cultural Exchange for Personal and Professional Growthmethodology: mutual_cultural_exchangeBy facilitating structured cultural exchange experiences, the organization fosters mutual intercultural understanding and personal development between international participants and U.S. host communities, because shared lived experiences in work and community settings transform perspectives and build lasting global competencies.
- Proactive Participant Support Modelmethodology: proactive participant supportBy maintaining open communication channels and providing accessible resources before and during program participation, the organization ensures participant health, safety, and wellness, because early intervention and continuous support reduce risks and increase engagement and success in cross-cultural settings.
- Work-Based Cultural Immersion as Development Strategymethodology: work_based_cultural_exchangeBy integrating employment in U.S. seasonal jobs—such as summer camps or Work & Travel USA positions—with cultural exchange, the organization promotes professional growth and cross-cultural understanding, because real-world work environments serve as dynamic classrooms for language acquisition, career skills, and mutual community enrichment.