Institute of International Education Inc
Institute of International Education (IIE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 1 World Trade Center, Floor 36 in New York City. Founded in 1919, IIE is a leader in designing and implementing international education programs that connect individuals, institutions, and governments across 180+ countries and operates in 42 countries worldwide. The organization manages international education initiatives and employs approximately 492-618 staff members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$486.9M
+14.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$56.6M
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
78
-3.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$725K
-2.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
IIE's mission is to help people and organizations leverage the power of international education to thrive in today's interconnected world. The organization focuses on three primary areas:
- Advancing Scholarship – Developing and implementing prestigious scholarship and training programs, including the Fulbright Student and Fulbright Scholar programs (sponsored by the U.S. Department of State)
- Building Economies – Helping governments and corporations develop educated workforces and preparing students and professionals to succeed in the global economy
- Promoting Access to Opportunity – Providing opportunities to underserved populations, protecting scholars and students in danger, and encouraging teaching and learning across cultures
Primary subject areas include international exchange, international relations, national security, and education. The organization serves academics, students, and adults.
Grantmaking
IIE administers significant grantmaking activity with total giving of approximately $224.8 million according to recent filings. The organization maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
IIE operates in 180+ countries and maintains active programs in 42 countries including India, Egypt, Mexico, Thailand, and Iran. Recent grantmaking activity indicates focus on Africa, the Middle East, and the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $424.8 million
- Total Revenue: $347.0 million
- Total Expenses: $333.8 million
- Total Liabilities: $140 million
- Number of Employees: 618
Historical Financial Data:
- 2021: Revenue $276.2 million, Expenses $244.6 million, Assets $353.0 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $486,882,155 | $424,763,200 | $375,901,879 |
| Revenue | $395,461,727 | $347,041,918 | $326,453,880 |
| Expenses | $343,887,233 | $333,824,350 | $310,588,777 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $45,585,414 | $9,654,217 | $5,794,322 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Institute of International Education Inc
Brazil Scientific Mobility Program (BSMP)
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Open Study/Research Awards Grant
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Nina Bender – Senior Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Jamal Alsayyed – Director, Middle East Programs
- Danielle Alperin – Assistant Director, Scholar Rescue Fund
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ALLAN E GOODMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/TRUSTEE | 40 | $802,174 |
| MR HARTLEY R ROGERS | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 1.75 | — |
| MR MARK A ANGELSON | CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 4.5 | — |
| MR CALVIN G BUTLER JR | VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1.75 | — |
| MS LINDA VESTER | VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1.75 | — |
| MR SETH R BERGSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| DR LEE C BOLLINGER | TRUSTEE (THRU 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| MS AMY BRANDT | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| DR GEORGE CAMPBELL JR | TRUSTEE | 4.5 | — |
| MR ROBERT L DILENSCHNEIDER | TRUSTEE | 2.75 | — |
| MS COLLEEN GOGGINS | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | — |
| MS JOYCE P HENDRICKS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR JONATHAN HOLLOWAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR MICHAEL E HOUSTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR SANFORD A IBRAHIM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR THOMAS S JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR HENRY KAUFMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS LAYA KHADJAVI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR MAHBOOB MAHMOOD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR ROBERT L MANUEL | TRUSTEE (AS OF 09/2024) | 1 | — |
| MR DWIGHT A MCBRIDE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS LINDA G MILLS | TRUSTEE (AS OF 09/2024) | 1 | — |
| MS STEPHANIE J MUDICK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS MELISSA NOBLES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR HARRIS PASTIDES | TRUSTEE | 1.25 | — |
| DR JAN SIEGMUND | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| MS JOANNE E BERGER-SWEENEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR MARTIN Y TANG | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| MS AMY TOWERS | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| MS SARAH WATERBURY | TRUSTEE (THRU 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| MS MARIET WESTERMANN | TRUSTEE (AS OF 04/2024) | 1 | — |
| DR MARK S WRIGHTON | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| MR JASON CZYZ | CO-PRESIDENT | 40 | $688,424 |
| MS COURTNEY TEMPLE | EVP, CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER | 40 | $451,404 |
| MS AMY EAPPEN | SVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $345,709 |
| MS KATHERINE CAMPBELL | SECRETARY | 40 | $120,422 |
| MS A SARAH HOLLINGER | CO-PRESIDENT | 40 | $603,049 |
| MR PETER YOUNG | SVP, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $396,180 |
| MS EDITH CECIL | SVP, PROGRAM MGMT GOV | 40 | $397,128 |
| MR JONAH MURPHY-KOKODYNIAK | SVP, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $361,172 |
| MR JAMES BROWN | SR. DIRECTOR, IT INFRASTRUCTURE | 40 | $219,998 |
| MS NINA SMITH | SVP, CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $371,434 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent announcements demonstrate IIE's active grantmaking and program development:
Carnegie Corporation of New York partnership supporting the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program to strengthen capacity at host institutions and develop long-term collaborations between universities in Africa and the United States and Canada
Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards IIE $1.3M Grant for the Carnegie\Launch of new USAID-supported program focused on collaborative research for sustainable development
IIE Launches New USAID Program to Drive Collaborative Research for SustainableEmergency funding initiative providing $33 million for students in crisis
IIE announces $33m for students in crisisInternational support initiative providing grants for U.S.-based university students from Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank
IIE TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR U.S.-BASED UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FROM ISRAEL, GAZA,Expansion of study abroad access through the American Passport Project
Coastal Carolina University selected to receive IIE American Passport ProjectSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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