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English Language Institute in China

Provide teams to teach "english as a foreign language"

International Fort Collins, CO EIN 953551085 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About English Language Institute in China

Discover how ELIC equips teachers for global impact through English Education. Explore opportunities in countries overseas, and learn about our programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Fort Collins, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Provide teams to teach "english as a foreign language"

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q300

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

English 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BR
Brian Bumann
Treasurer/Director Of Finance

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy S••••
Board Member
BR
Brian B•••••
Treasurer/Director of Finance
CA
Cameron B•••••
Sr. Director , Global Support Services
CA
Cameron B••••• S• D•••••••
Global Support Services
CO
Collin Q••••••
Sr. Director of Operations and Mobilization
CO
Collin Q•••••• S• D••••••• o•
Operations and Mobilization
DA
David S••
Board Member
DR
Dr K•••• L••••••
Board Member
FR
Frank F••••••••
Board Member
HA
Hala S•••
Board Member
HO
Homer S••
Board Member (part year)
JO
Joe S••••••
Board Member
JO
Jonathan S••••
Sr. Director, Global Marketing
PH
Philip G H••••••
Chairman
RI
Rita L••
Board Member
RO
Robert H••••••
Board Member
ST
Steven H•••
Vice Chair/Secretary
TI
Timothy D••••
CEO/President
TJ
Tjalling S••••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$17.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
50 Largest Foreign Missions Organizations - MinistryWatch
May 2025
ministrywatch.com
Form filed
$16.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
50 Largest Bible Translation and Foreign Missions Organizations in the US - MinistryWatch
May 2024
ministrywatch.com
MinistryWatch Updates: Financial Data for Barnabas Aid, Christian Appalachian Project, and More - MinistryWatch
Mar 2024
ministrywatch.com
Form filed
$19.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
50 Largest Missions and Bible Translation Organizations - MinistryWatch
May 2023
ministrywatch.com
Form filed
$18.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Top Foreign Missions and Bible Translation Organizations in the U.S. – 2024 Rankings - MinistryWatch
May 2022
ministrywatch.com
Form filed
$19.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
MinistryWatch Names Shining Light Ministries for 2021 - MinistryWatch
Nov 2021
ministrywatch.com
Judy Connell Obituary (2021) - San Diego, CA - San Diego Union-Tribune - Legacy obituary
Feb 2021
www.legacy.com
MinistryWatch’s Annual List of “Shining Light” Ministries - MinistryWatch
Dec 2020
ministrywatch.com
MinistryWatch’s 5-Star, A-Grade Ministries - MinistryWatch
May 2020
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
English Language Institute in China This page 89 $17.1 million -
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation 89 $11.8 million -
American Leprosy Missions Inc 89 $15.8 million 7%
Orphan Grain Train Inc 89 $53.7 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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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