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The International Student Exchange Programs

Assists universities worldwide expand student perspectives via accessible intercultural programs.

The International Student Exchange

International Arlington, VA EIN: 522035371 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About The International Student Exchange Programs

You can have peace of mind with ISEP. We're here for you on your study abroad journey. Studying abroad is an investment in your future. ISEP can help make your study abroad experience as affordable as possible. ISEP advisors are ready to help get you started on your journey abroad. Regardless of academic major, socio-economic status and geographic location, we believe no one should be held back from being able to study abroad.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
Q220
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

Assists universities worldwide expand student perspectives via accessible intercultural programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.23%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The International Student Exchange Programs has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The International Student Exchange Programs is a registered international nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 522035371. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $21M in annual revenue. 120 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The International Student Exchange Programs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522035371. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

The International Student Exchange Programs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

The International Student Exchange Programs is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, The International Student Exchange Programs has $21M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for international charities in United States. 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.

The International Student Exchange Programs is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $21M in annual revenue. The organization has 120 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The International Student Exchange Programs. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, The International Student Exchange Programs holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

You can have peace of mind with ISEP. We're here for you on your study abroad journey. Studying abroad is an investment in your future. ISEP can help make your study abroad experience as affordable as possible. ISEP advisors are ready to help get you started on your journey abroad. Regardless of academic major, socio-economic status and geographic location, we believe no one should be held back from being able to study abroad. The International Student Exchange Programs is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $21M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to The International Student Exchange Programs are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The International Student Exchange Programs is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522035371, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
48

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RO
Robin A•••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Families Needed to Host International Exchange Students - The Source - Bend, Oregon
Feb 2026
www.bendsource.com
Form filed
$20.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Pune to the World: How Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU) by Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society is Expanding Student Ho
Nov 2025
m.thewire.in
International Student Exchange: An example of American Soft Power - PenBay Pilot
Oct 2025
www.penbaypilot.com
ASSE Study Abroad Opportunities for High School Students - Knoxville News Sentinel
Sep 2025
www.knoxnews.com
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs: Bring the World to Your Home - Newswire.com
Jan 2025
www.newswire.com
Form filed
$15.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs Invites American Families to Host an Exchange Student - Newswire.com
Jul 2024
www.newswire.com
Explore Top Student Exchange Programmes for Indian Students - Education Times
Jun 2024
www.educationtimes.com
'Blood brothers': International student exchange program expands hearts, minds and family - Savannah Morning News
Jun 2024
www.savannahnow.com
Form filed
$12.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Lenox Memorial Middle High School Hosts International Exchange Students - iBerkshires.com
Oct 2023
www.iberkshires.com
Form filed
$6.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
International Student Exchange Programs Are Still Worth Doing, Even in a Pandemic - Fodors Travel Guide
Jan 2021
www.fodors.com
Form filed
$9.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 120 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 120 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The International Student Exchange Programs

What is The International Student Exchange Programs?
The International Student Exchange Programs is a international supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Arlington, United States. You can have peace of mind with ISEP. We're here for you on your study abroad journey. Studying abroad is an investment in your future. ISEP can help make your study abroad experience as affordable as possible. ISEP advisors are ready to help get you started on your journey abroad. Regardless of academic major, socio-economic status and geographic location, we believe no one should be held back from being able to study abroad.
When was The International Student Exchange Programs founded?
The International Student Exchange Programs was founded in 1997.
Who leads The International Student Exchange Programs?
Robin Abbott serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is The International Student Exchange Programs located?
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
What is The International Student Exchange Programs's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is The International Student Exchange Programs trustworthy?
The International Student Exchange Programs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 The International Student Exchange Programs's registration number?
IRS EIN: 522035371.
What is The International Student Exchange Programs's website?
http://www.isepstudyabroad.org