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Tuition Exchange Inc

To ensure that all segments of the population have access to more post- secondary education through expansion of the tuition exchange scholarship program.

Education Bethesda, MD EIN 042227075 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Tuition Exchange Inc

Opening Doors Since 1964 The Tuition Exchange (TE) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates tuition scholarship exchanges among a network of 700+ participating colleges and universities.

Founded
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B90Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

To ensure that all segments of the population have access to more post- secondary education through expansion of the tuition exchange scholarship program.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 18.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 18.6% of total expenses ($164,712 of $885,527).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Tuition Exchange Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Bethesda, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its EIN is 042227075. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $889K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Tuition Exchange Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Tuition Exchange Inc is located in Bethesda, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years.

Based on official tax filings, Tuition Exchange Inc has $889K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Tuition Exchange Inc is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $889K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Tuition Exchange Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Tuition Exchange Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), 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.

Opening Doors Since 1964 The Tuition Exchange (TE) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates tuition scholarship exchanges among a network of 700+ participating colleges and universities. Tuition Exchange Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1954.

Among education charities registered in United States: Tuition Exchange Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $889K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Tuition Exchange Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tuition Exchange Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042227075, 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 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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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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Leadership

DR
Dr Kristin R Tichenor
President

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Barbara B F•••••
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Dr K•••••• R T•••••••
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Dr L•••• L•••••••
TREASURER
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Edwin J B•••••••••
Director
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John A P•••••••
Director
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Lynn M B••••
CHAIRPERSON
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Maureen A M•••••••
Director
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Melissa J S••••
Director
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Michael H S••••
Director
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Paul W R••••••
Director
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Robert D S••••
EXEC DIR/SEC
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
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Tuition Exchange Inc This page 76 $888,813 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Tuition Exchange Inc

What is Tuition Exchange Inc?
Tuition Exchange Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bethesda, United States. Opening Doors Since 1964 The Tuition Exchange (TE) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates tuition scholarship exchanges among a network of 700+ participating colleges and universities.
When was Tuition Exchange Inc founded?
Tuition Exchange Inc was founded in 1954.
Who leads Tuition Exchange Inc?
Dr Kristin R Tichenor serves as President.
Where is Tuition Exchange Inc located?
Headquartered in Bethesda, United States.
What is Tuition Exchange Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Tuition Exchange Inc trustworthy?
Tuition Exchange Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Tuition Exchange Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042227075.
What is Tuition Exchange Inc's website?
http://www.tuitionexchange.org