AFS Intercultural Programs Inc
AFS Intercultural Programs is a global not-for-profit network that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.through our international exchange programs, education initiatives, volunteerism and advocacy, we empower young people from all backgrounds with essential global skills and passion for making a difference.
AFS Intercultural Programs Inc at a glance
In short: AFS Intercultural Programs Inc gave $640K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $640K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $640,495
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $640,495
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $640,495
- Total assets
- $15,000,030
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to AFS Intercultural Programs Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from AFS Intercultural Programs Inc
Who AFS Intercultural Programs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AFS USA Inc ($640K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 7 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How AFS Intercultural Programs Inc gives
- Giving grew 325% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2021) to $640K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $640K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFS USA Inc New York, NY | Scholarship and Support | $640,495 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,000,030 | $17,221,461 | $17,038,790 | $640,495 | 1 | $267,760 |
| 2023 | $15,544,350 | $17,367,440 | $17,076,470 | $599,232 | 1 | $248,057 |
| 2022 | $15,804,621 | $11,073,009 | $15,372,147 | $428,759 | 1 | $121,710 |
| 2021 | $14,241,646 | $12,687,356 | $9,331,509 | $150,599 | 2 | $198,029 |
| 2020 | $11,241,910 | $12,491,561 | $12,499,579 | $233,649 | 2 | $128,870 |
About AFS Intercultural Programs Inc
Based on IRS filings
AFS Intercultural Programs Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $640K. Net investment income was $268K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AFS Intercultural Programs Inc is led by Daniel T. Obst, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel T. Obst
President & Chief Executive Officer
President & CEO → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$288K (2020) → $334K (2024)
Ernesto Rey Moreno
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amalie Ferdinand
Trustee
Trustee → Chair, 2021
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Makiko Haraga
Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michela Mariani
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ulrich Voss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willibald Plesser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gustavo Senechal
Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tolga Dorken
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yasmin Ahmad Merican
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eloise Dolan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Oporto
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martyn Barrett
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matteo Biancolini
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wantoe Wantoe
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristian Vera
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Al-Anzy
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noris Bello De Acosta
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Efrem Fisher
Chief Programs Officer
Chief Program Officer → Chief Programs Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $156K (2024)
George H. Denton
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $202K (2024)
Larry Barnett
Chief Risk Management Officer
Director, Risk & Crisis Management → Director, Risk & Crisis Ma, 2023
Director, Risk & Crisis Ma → Chief Risk Management Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Pedro Junqueira
Chief Digital Officer
Head of Digital → Chief Digital Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Rita Jarecsni
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $206K (2024)
Andreza Martins
Chief Deputy Program Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $118K (2024)
Lucas Welter - Chief Org
Development & Strategy Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$154K (2023) → $162K (2024)
Nicole Angulo Chief
Deputy Organizational Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Lennart D'hulst
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Helmut Schuster (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Regina Honu (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Roberto Ruffino (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: George H. Denton - General (2023) — Counsel & Chief Risk Management Officer
- Former: Nicole Angulo - Chief Deputy (2023) — Organizational Development Officer
- Former: Ivonne De Leon (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Veronica Boix Mansilla (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Hal Denton - General Counsel (2022) — Chief Risk Management Officer
- Former: Lucas Welter - Chief Organization (2022) — Development & Strategy Officer
- Former: Maria Grazia Brizi - Associate (2022) — General Council, Corporate Secretary & Dpo
- Former: Rita Jarecsni - Chief Financial (2022) — Operational Officer
- Former: Lucas De Ross Welter (2020–2021) — Chief Org Development & Strategy O
- Former: Maria Grazia Brizi (2020–2021) — Associate General Counsel
- Former: Eric Lomeli (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Isada Hiranwiwatkul (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jackie Chimhanzi (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Melissa Liles (2020) — Chief Global Eng't Officer
- Former: Najmuzzaman Mohammad (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Vishakha Desai (2020) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $334K, to Daniel T Obst (President & Chief Executive Officer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about AFS Intercultural Programs Inc
How much does AFS Intercultural Programs Inc give each year?
AFS Intercultural Programs Inc gave $640K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $599K across 1 grant.
How large is AFS Intercultural Programs Inc?
AFS Intercultural Programs Inc reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
What is AFS Intercultural Programs Inc?
AFS Intercultural Programs Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $15.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does AFS Intercultural Programs Inc operate?
AFS Intercultural Programs Inc has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is AFS Intercultural Programs Inc's EIN?
AFS Intercultural Programs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5596742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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