English Language Institute in China
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Provide teams to teach "english as a foreign language"
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEnglish Language Institute in China is a registered international nonprofit based in Fort Collins, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 953551085. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
English Language Institute in China has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.
English Language Institute in China is located in Fort Collins, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, English Language Institute in China has $17M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
English Language Institute in China is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for English Language Institute in China. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
English Language Institute in China has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Discover how ELIC equips teachers for global impact through English Education. Explore opportunities in countries overseas, and learn about our programs. English Language Institute in China is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among international charities registered in United States: English Language Institute in China's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to English Language Institute in China are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 953551085, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE IN CHINA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about English Language Institute in China
- What is English Language Institute in China?
- English Language Institute in China is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fort Collins, United States. Discover how ELIC equips teachers for global impact through English Education. Explore opportunities in countries overseas, and learn about our programs.
- When was English Language Institute in China founded?
- English Language Institute in China was founded in 1980.
- Who leads English Language Institute in China?
- Brian Bumann serves as Treasurer/Director Of Finance.
- Where is English Language Institute in China located?
- Headquartered in Fort Collins, United States.
- What is English Language Institute in China's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is English Language Institute in China trustworthy?
- English Language Institute in China has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is English Language Institute in China's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953551085.
- What is English Language Institute in China's website?
- http://www.elic.org