American Councils for International
AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION IS A LEADER IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, ACADEMIC EXCHANGE, AND OVERSEAS LANGUAGE IMMERSION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) AMERICAN COUNCILS CREATES OPPORTUNITIES THAT PREPARE INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS TO SUCCEED IN AN INCREASINGLY INTERCONNECTED WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.8M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$51K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$17K
About American Councils for International
Based on IRS filings
American Councils for International is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $254K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,821,651 | $48,462,351 | $32,454,907 |
| Revenue | $113,924,078 | $110,922,293 | $85,550,691 |
| Expenses | $112,532,983 | $109,428,644 | $82,699,432 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $253,706 | $144,361 | $288,344 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from American Councils for International
Academic Fellowships in Russia (AFR)
AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL
Amount
$10,000 - $45,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dr. Dan E. Davidson Fellowship
AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
US-Central Asia Education Foundation (US-CAEF) Enterprise Student Fellowship Program
AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Arkansas ($23,450), University of New Mexico ($14,986), Michigan State University ($12,799).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MI | TO SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES | $12,799 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE, AR | TO SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES | $23,450 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE, NM | TO SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES | $14,986 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA CHOATE | PRESIDENT | 35 | $293,349 |
| DAVID PATTON | PRESIDENT UNTIL 01/2024 | 35 | $341,859 |
| JOHN HENDERSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $289,495 |
| MICHAEL CURTIS | EXECUTIVE VP, STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $232,152 |
| SHAWN PAUL BEIGHLE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 35 | $200,418 |
| NADRA GARAS | RESEARCH DIRECTOR, ARC | 35 | $196,106 |
| KASIA HUTORON | SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES DIR | 35 | $198,410 |
| TODD DRUMMOND | DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT AND ED. SERVICES | 35 | $181,814 |
| ANN DOMORAD | SENIOR MANAGING DIR, FIELD OPS & PROG | 35 | $166,853 |
| DAN DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR OF ARC | 35 | $156,540 |
| CARTER JOHNSON | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 35 | $159,093 |
| JEFFREY LILLEY | DIR. OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION | 35 | $151,092 |
| ROBERT HEATH | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DEE BROWN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHANNON BALDWIN DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR DAVID CHANG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GRACE CHUNG BECKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REV ANNE DERSE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VIOLETKA DIRLEA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LTG KARL EIKENBERRY RET | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDITH FALK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR BETTY SUE FLOWERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MYCAL FORD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR THOMAS GARZA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GAZMEND GJONBALAJ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HILL HAMMOCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN HAYDEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY HICKERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HORA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| OLGA KLIMOVA MAGNOTTA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR ABOL JALILVAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PEGGY MARSH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RET AMB JOHN ORDWAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR ALAN PLATT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT RHEA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN RHENEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NATHAN RUIZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN SUNDELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK TAPLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NATALIYA USHAKOVA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD MORNINGSTAR | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR IRWIN WEIL | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Councils for International?
American Councils for International is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $49.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Councils for International?
As of 2024, American Councils for International holds $49.8M in total assets with $113.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $51K in 2024.
Where does American Councils for International operate?
American Councils for International has awarded grants in Arkansas, Delaware, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does American Councils for International award?
In 2024, American Councils for International awarded 3 grants totaling $51K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Councils for International's EIN?
American Councils for International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1067256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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