irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.08MAUXILIARY SERVICES:INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OFFERS PROGRAMMATIC FACILITIES AND AUXILIARY SERVICES. THEY INCLUDE A PROGRAMS & RESIDENT LIFE OFFICE, RESIDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (INCLUDING COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND REFERRALS), FITNESS CENTER, GYMNASIUM, AUDITORIUM, PUB, STUDY CENTER, MUSIC PRACTICE ROOMS, COMPUTER LAB, TV LOUNGES, SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMMATIC ROOMS, STORAGE FACILITIES, BIKE ROOM, VARIOUS FLOOR LOUNGES, DINING SERVICE, MAIL SERVICE, LAUNDRY SERVICE, VENDING, PHONE, AND INTERNET.
- #2 $1.21MEDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH PROGRAMS:INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OFFERS EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND WELLNESS-BASED PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO PROMOTE CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING. THESE INCLUDE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND FELLOWSHIPS, DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER PROGRAMS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY FOCUSED EVENTS (INCLUDING ARTS, SCIENCES, FOREIGN POLICY, HUMANITIES), AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BALLROOM AND TRADITIONAL DANCE LESSONS, MONTHLY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, RESIDENT RECITALS, OFF-SITE EXCURSIONS, SALON NIGHTS, ROUNDTABLES AND FIRESIDE CHATS, AND SUNDAY SUPPERS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational and Cultural Programming
Offers leadership training, fellowships, speaker series (e.g., Marshall Visitor, David Rockefeller International Visitor), language exchanges, and multidisciplinary events in arts, sciences, and foreign policy.
Facilities and Auxiliary Services
Manages shared building amenities including auditorium, pub, computer lab, music practice rooms, TV lounges, dining service, vending, internet, and event spaces for resident use.
Resident Life & Support Services
Provides counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, and community-building support to residents; includes floor lounges, study centers, fitness facilities, and mail/laundry services.
Sunday Suppers and Community Events
Hosts regular communal meals like Candlelight Sunday Supper, cultural celebrations (Fall Fiesta, Winter Jubilee), resident recitals, salon nights, roundtables, and off-site excursions to strengthen community bonds.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Facility Accessibility Improvements 1 activity
- Facility improvements and accessibility upgradesUndertakes capital improvements to enhance resident experience and accessibility, including the renovation of the Claremont Lobby and Main Lounge, and installation of an accessibility lift connecting the east side stairs to the Main Lounge east corridor.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Facility use and event hosting for external organizationsPartners with nonprofits and educational institutions to host events at International House, offering event spaces such as Davis Hall (capacity: ~525), The Main Lounge (~200), The Home Room (60), and the Cleveland E. Dodge Room (up to 60). These partnerships support community engagement and cross-institutional collaboration.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Financial aid for residents from conflict-affected countriesProvides financial aid to International House residents from conflict-affected countries, funded through proceeds from event ticket sales and resident-led fundraising campaigns such as one that raised $11,741 for the Abby O’Neill Patio revitalization.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizing and hosting cultural, educational, and wellness eventsOrganizes and hosts a wide range of programming including cultural celebrations (e.g., Night of Nations, Fall Fiesta, Winter Jubilee), speaker series, leadership development fellowships, language exchanges, dance lessons, salon nights, roundtables, fireside chats, recitals, and Sunday suppers. Many events are developed by Resident Leadership Fellows and supported by dedicated programmatic spaces.
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Luxury Senior Living Communities 1 activity
- Provision of on-site resident amenitiesProvides essential and convenience-based on-site services including complimentary Wi-Fi (“IHOUSE-WIFI”), 24/7 laundry facilities using a cashless card system, fee-based housekeeping services, and dining services Monday through Saturday. These amenities are available in both the North and South Buildings.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Residential program for international graduate students and young professionalsOperates a residential community for graduate students and young professionals from around the world to promote cross-cultural understanding and worldview expansion. The program has housed over 65,000 individuals since 1924 and emphasizes values of respect, empathy, and moral courage.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$35.51M
Contributions & grants$10.19M29%
Program service revenue$17.12M48%
Investment income$8.08M23%
Other revenue$120K
expenses
Total expenses$22.41M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$8.73M
Grants paid out$1.65M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$133.62M
Cash$12.61M
Investments$81.86M
Liabilities$4.32M
Net assets$129.30M
Liquid reserves50.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +71.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 13
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEBASTIAN FRIES | PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $691K |
| LAWRENCE PALFINI | SR. VP, OPERATIONS | 35 | $346K |
| VINCENT M MELITO | VP, FACILITIES | 35 | $308K |
| KATHARINE L GORMAN | VP, DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $262K |
| JOHN DOYLE | VP, FINANCE, THRU MAY 2025 | 35 | $257K |
| ANDREA CAVINESS | VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE | 35 | $248K |
| ANTHONY L LAVISCOUNT VP | RESIDENT EXPERIENCES, THRU JUN 2025 | 35 | $197K |
| MEGAN E AMOUZOU | VP, ADMISSIONS | 35 | $184K |
| STEPHANIE R CUMMINS | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT | 35 | $166K |
| JOHN A WELLS | DIRECTOR, ALUMNI RELATIONS | 35 | $161K |
| BRIAN B HERMOSURA | DIRECTOR, IT | 35 | $132K |
| CHARLES J CHAVIRA | DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT | 35 | $128K |
| MAXINE D WRIGHT | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 35 | $125K |
board members · 12
- ANDREW H DARRELL — TRUSTEE
- BARBARA G HEYMAN — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN H POLOVOY — TRUSTEE
- FAREED ZAKARIA — TRUSTEE
- FRANK G WISNER — BOARD CHAIR, THRU FEB 2025
- J KEVIN MCCARTHY — TRUSTEE
- JOAN R GREGORY — TRUSTEE
- JODI D LEBLANC — TRUSTEE
- JOHN J CANNON — SECRETARY
- JOHN W KOOYMAN — TRUSTEE
- JULIA R SHANNON — TRUSTEE
- KAREN E SUTTON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- CSC Partner — Supplies laundry machines and mobile payment services for the North Building laundry room via the CSC PayMobile App.
- David Rockefeller International Visitor Program Partner — Hosts the David Rockefeller International Visitor as part of its distinguished speaker series.
- David Sainsbury '70 Funder — Underwrote the formal launch of FIHUK at a reception at the Savoy.
- Elizabeth Katkin '91 Partner — Played a key role in establishing FIHUK by investigating legal requirements for its formation.
- Extreme Networks Partner — Provides Wi-Fi infrastructure and support for residents through the “IHOUSE-WIFI” network.
- Extreme Networks Partner — Provides Wi-Fi network infrastructure and support for residents.
- Freunde des I-House Network — Model for establishing Friends of International House, UK to engage international alumni.
- Hogan & Hartson Partner — Provided pro bono legal services that enabled the official registration of FIHUK as a charity.
- Irfan Toskic Partner — Manager of Building Operations involved in overseeing the Main Lounge renovation project.
- JJ McCloy Visitor Program Partner — Hosts the JJ McCloy Visitor as part of its distinguished speaker series.
- Jesús Armas Partner — Alumnus and human rights activist who returned to speak at the Candlelight Sunday Supper event.
- John C Whitehead Corporate Series Partner — Hosts the John C Whitehead Corporate Series as part of its leadership and speaker programming.
- Larry Palfini Partner — SVP of Operations involved in overseeing the Main Lounge renovation project.
- Marshall Visitor Program Partner — Hosts the Marshall Visitor as part of its distinguished speaker series.
- Patricia M Cloherty Visitor Program Partner — Hosts the Patricia M Cloherty Visitor as part of its distinguished speaker series.
- United Nations Federal Credit Union Partner — Provides credit union membership eligibility to International House staff.
- Vincent Melito Partner — VP of Facilities involved in overseeing the Main Lounge renovation project.
- World Council of Alumni Network — Global alumni governance body that supports ongoing engagement and leadership among International House alumni.
- educational institutions Partner — Hosts events for educational institutions at I-House facilities.
- nonprofits Partner — Hosts events for nonprofit organizations at I-House facilities.
strategies · 4
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.
- Intentional Residential Diversity for Cross-Cultural Understandingmethodology: residential_diversity_modelBy curating a diverse, interdisciplinary residential community through a deliberate admissions process, we foster daily cross-cultural interactions that build social and cultural intelligence, because sustained, values-based immersion in difference produces deeper understanding than episodic contact.
- Lifelong Cross-Cultural Community Engagementmethodology: lifelong_community_engagementBy maintaining structured connections between alumni and current residents, we sustain cross-cultural exchange over time, because long-term relationships across cultures reinforce global citizenship and amplify the impact of the residential experience beyond residency.
- Resident-Led Programming to Strengthen Engagement and Ownershipmethodology: resident-led_programmingBy involving residents directly in designing and leading events through Resident Leadership Fellowships, we increase program relevance and community investment, because empowering residents as co-creators fosters deeper engagement and sustained participation.
- Shared Daily Practices to Build Communitymethodology: community-through-shared-mealsBy institutionalizing shared meals and common spaces as regular practices, we create consistent informal opportunities for cross-cultural connection, because routine, low-pressure interaction is essential to building authentic relationships across difference.