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INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131624046 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE Q220 · International Affairs · Very Large (>$50M) · iie.org
revenue
$395.5M
expenses
$343.9M
net assets
$342.6M
employees
576
volunteers
2,134
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

HELP PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS LEVERAGE THE POWER OF INT'L EDUCATION - CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE OTO THRIVE IN TODAY'S WORLD THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP, EXCHANGE, SCHOLAR RESCUE, AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Institute of International Education (IIE) advances global education through scholarship administration, leadership development, and institutional partnerships. It implements international exchange programs for students, scholars, and professionals, connecting them with academic and training opportunities worldwide. With a presence in over 180 countries, IIE works with governments, universities, and NGOs to strengthen higher education and build cross-border capacity.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $39.48M
    LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:THE INSTITUTE IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS TO BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES. LONG AND SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED BY THE INSTITUTE CONNECT STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH PEERS AND COLLEAGUES AROUND THE WORLD TO GAIN THE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES THEY WILL NEED TO FORGE SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES.
  2. #2 $9.57M
    HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT:THE INSTITUTE WORKS CLOSELY WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CORPORATIONS. LEVERAGING EXTENSIVE NETWORKS AND EXPERTISE WITHIN THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE, THE INSTITUTE IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HELP SHAPE NEW UNIVERSITIES AND EXPAND THE CAPABILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS OF EXISTING ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. THE INSTITUTE ALSO HELPS IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THE US AND OTHER COUNTRIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Avery Dennison Foundation EnviroChamp Fellowship
Professional development fellowship for women in India to assume future leadership roles in environmentalism through project-based learning and peer networking.
International Academic Partnership Programs (IAPP)
Programs that facilitate sustainable academic partnerships between U.S. and international universities, with a focus on India and other regions.
Project Atlas
Global research initiative collecting and disseminating comparable student mobility data in partnership with over 30 countries.
Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP)
Provides scholarships for Afghan students to pursue higher education at institutions worldwide, supporting degree completion in diverse fields.
Quad Fellowship
A scholarship program for scientists and technologists from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, designed to build ties among the next generation of leaders in science and technology.
US-Saudi Academic Partnership Program
Supports institutional collaboration between U.S. and Saudi universities to strengthen academic capacity and research partnerships.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 5 activities
    • Facilitate international research collaboration and academic partnerships
      Connects faculty and higher education institutions globally to support research collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustainable academic partnerships, including through programs like the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) and support for new university development.
    • Lead international delegations and study tours
      Organizes and leads international delegations and study tours for higher education representatives, government officials, and professionals to facilitate cross-border academic exchange, knowledge sharing, and best practice learning in various fields.
    • Operate regional and global education exchange offices
      Manages a network of regional offices across the Americas, East Asia and Pacific, Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver locally tailored international education programs, including academic exchanges, scholarship administration, and institutional partnerships.
    • Provide research, evaluation, and data analysis on international education
      Conducts research studies, impact evaluations, and data analysis on international student mobility and global education trends through the Research, Evaluation and Learning Unit; serves as Secretariat for Project Atlas® and partners on global research consortia, including on AI in higher education.
    • Support U.S. higher education global recruitment and branding
      Develops and implements customized international student recruitment strategies and branding initiatives for U.S. higher education institutions, including partnerships such as with NYU Abu Dhabi and Rutgers University, to attract global talent and expand institutional reach.
  • Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
    • Administer international scholarship and exchange programs
      Implements full-cycle scholarship and exchange programs for students, scholars, and professionals globally, including recruitment, selection, academic placement, orientation, monitoring, and alumni engagement. Programs include the Fulbright Program, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, and International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), funded by the U.S. government, foreign governments, corporations, and foundations.
  • Girls' Education Access Initiatives 1 activity
    • Administer leadership and development programs in specific regions
      Implements targeted programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa to build leadership capacity, expand access to higher education, and support development in critical fields such as energy and environmentalism.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Deliver professional development and capacity-building programs
      Implements training and development programs for educators, NGO leaders, and professionals to strengthen institutional effectiveness, leadership, and 21st-century skills, including through initiatives like the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants Program and partnerships with Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission.
  • Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
    • Manage prestigious global scholarship initiatives
      Designs and manages high-profile scholarship programs such as the Language Flagship, Boren Awards, and Quad Fellowship, often in partnership with U.S. government agencies (e.g., Department of Defense) and multinational stakeholders, to advance international education and leadership development.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Implement English language assessment and instruction programs
      Provides TOEFL and TOEIC English language testing services in Europe as representative of ETS, certifies TOEFL ITP test centers in the U.S., and manages intensive English placement programs for university students.
    • Support emergency academic assistance for displaced scholars
      Facilitates degree completion for displaced scholars, such as Afghan students through the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP), by placing them in higher education institutions worldwide and providing academic and logistical support.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$395.46M
Contributions & grants$318.47M81%
Program service revenue$31.40M8%
Investment income$45.59M12%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$343.89M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$68.71M
Grants paid out$224.83M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$486.88M
Cash$75.07M
Investments$256.65M
Liabilities$144.33M
Net assets$342.55M
Liquid reserves11.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DR ALLAN E GOODMAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/TRUSTEE 40 $855K
MR JASON CZYZ CO-PRESIDENT 40 $726K
MS A SARAH HOLLINGER CO-PRESIDENT 40 $656K
MS COURTNEY TEMPLE EVP, CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER 40 $485K
MS EDITH CECIL SVP, PROGRAM MGMT GOV 40 $442K
MR PETER YOUNG SVP, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 40 $429K
MR JONAH MURPHY-KOKODYNIAK SVP, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 40 $410K
MS NINA SMITH SVP, CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40 $404K
MS AMY EAPPEN SVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $399K
MR JAMES BROWN SR. DIRECTOR, IT INFRASTRUCTURE 40 $248K
MS KATHERINE CAMPBELL SECRETARY 40 $140K
board members · 14
  • DR GEORGE CAMPBELL JR — TRUSTEE
  • DR HARRIS PASTIDES — TRUSTEE
  • DR HENRY KAUFMAN — TRUSTEE
  • DR JAN SIEGMUND — TRUSTEE
  • DR LEE C BOLLINGER — TRUSTEE (THRU 01/2024)
  • DR MARK S WRIGHTON — TRUSTEE
  • MR CALVIN G BUTLER JR — VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE
  • MR DWIGHT A MCBRIDE — TRUSTEE
  • MR HARTLEY R ROGERS — VICE CHAIR/TREASURER/TRUSTEE
  • MR JONATHAN HOLLOWAY — TRUSTEE
  • MR MAHBOOB MAHMOOD — TRUSTEE
  • MR MARK A ANGELSON — CHAIR/TRUSTEE
  • MR MARTIN Y TANG — TRUSTEE
  • MR MICHAEL E HOUSTON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 54

Who they work with

  • AIFS Partner — Higher education partner collaborating with IIE on expert panels and research related to global internships.
  • Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation Partner — Conducted a retrospective evaluation of the foundation's education programs in the UAE and Arab World.
  • Asia-Pacific Association for International Education Partner — Collaboration through participation in APAIE 2026, including leading sessions and hosting a reception for global partners.
  • Avery Dennison Foundation Funder — Funds the EnviroChamp Fellowship, which IIE implements to empower women in India to take on leadership roles in environmentalism.
  • Businesses in South and Central Asia Partner — Collaborates with businesses in South and Central Asia to implement higher education and leadership development programs.
  • Corporations Partner — Collaborates with corporations to support access to higher education and training programs in the Middle East and North Africa region.
  • ETS Partner — Partners with ETS for distribution and scoring of TOEFL ITP tests, while IIE handles certification, ordering, and customer support.
  • Educational Testing Service Partner — Partnership to oversee English language testing services in the East Asia and Pacific region.
  • Educational Testing Service Partner — Represents ETS in Europe to deliver TOEFL and TOEIC English language assessment services.
  • European governments Partner — Collaborates with European governments on student and academic exchange programs.
  • ExxonMobil Scholars Partner — Collaborates on scholarship programs to support STEM students and professionals through international exchange.
  • Ford Foundation Partner — Implements the International Fellowships Program (IFP) in partnership with the Ford Foundation.
  • Foundations Partner — Works with foundations to support educational access and training programs in the Middle East and North Africa region.
  • Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants Program Partner — Program managed by IIE to support language educators through international exchange.
  • Fulbright Program Partner — Administers Fulbright Student and Scholar Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Global universities Partner — Partners with global universities to deliver educational programs in the Middle East and North Africa region.
  • Government of Australia Government — Co-funder and founding government partner in the Quad Fellowship, administered by IIE.
  • Government of India Government — Co-funder and founding government partner in the Quad Fellowship, administered by IIE.
  • Government of Japan Government — Co-funder and founding government partner in the Quad Fellowship, administered by IIE.
  • Heritage Commission (Saudi Arabia) Partner — Partners to deliver education and training programs in cultural heritage.
  • Jakarta Partner Office Partner — Partner office supporting IIE's program delivery in Indonesia and surrounding regions.
  • Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program Partner — Program managed by IIE to facilitate teacher exchange between Japan and the U.S.
  • King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Partner — Collaborates to develop academic relationships and institutional capacity.
  • Ministries Partner — Partners with ministries to expand access to higher education and training programs in the Middle East and North Africa region.
  • New York University Partner — Collaborates to recruit global students for NYU Abu Dhabi.
  • New York University Abu Dhabi Partner — Collaborates on international education programs through the New York University Abu Dhabi partnership.
  • New York University Abu Dhabi Partner — Collaborates to develop academic relationships and institutional capacity.
  • New York University Abu Dhabi Partner — Partners with NYU Abu Dhabi on educational programs.
  • Non-governmental organizations in South and Central Asia Partner — Works with NGOs in South and Central Asia to deliver higher education and leadership development programs.
  • Qatar Foundation’s World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Partner — Collaborates on research initiatives including a study on global talent competition and an AI in higher education research consortium.
+ 24 more
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.

  • International Exchange as a Driver of Global Understanding and Peace
    methodology: exchange-for-peace
    By facilitating international exchanges of students, scholars, and professionals, IIE fosters mutual understanding across cultures and borders, because sustained cross-cultural engagement reduces conflict and builds lasting peace. This theory underpins programming in education, leadership development, and diplomacy.
  • Network-Based Institutional Capacity Building
    methodology: institutional-capacity-building-through-networks
    By leveraging a decentralized global network of universities, governments, and NGOs, IIE strengthens higher education systems and builds institutional capacity, because deep, locally-informed partnerships enable sustainable academic reform and knowledge transfer across regions.
  • Participatory and Experiential Learning for Transformational Development
    methodology: participatory_capacity_development
    By using experiential and participatory methods in leadership and organizational development programs, IIE promotes ownership and transformative change, because inclusive design and hands-on learning foster deeper engagement and long-term behavioral impact.