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University Studies Abroad Consortium

Public charity · Grantmaker Reno, NV EIN: 46-4884633 Website

The mission of universities studies abroad consortium ("usac") is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in the global society of the 21st century. We strive to provide an authentic, quality context in which students may grow into engaged citizens of the world, not only in the classroom but also through field trips, integrated living and academic experiences, sports, internships, and volunteer and service learning opportunities.

University Studies Abroad Consortium at a glance

Total assets
$46,672,866
+7.7% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$26,613,309
+5.8% vs 2024
Net investment income (2025)
$1,114,171
-49.1% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$24,664,111
+4.2% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who University Studies Abroad Consortium funds

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Cities

Washington

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K1 grant2019 0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025

In 2019 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$46,672,866$26,613,309$24,664,111——$1,114,171
2024$43,321,293$25,148,264$23,677,993——$2,187,576
2023$40,313,514$22,306,725$21,310,674——$707,654
2022$37,628,350$13,911,060$14,753,377——$223,185
2021$35,535,738$2,455,271$7,549,864——$225,248
2020$41,233,258$28,044,577$26,473,988——$334,433
2019$57,047,551$31,541,496$27,326,719$25,0001$55,965

About University Studies Abroad Consortium

Based on IRS filings

University Studies Abroad Consortium is a public charity focused on Education, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.1M.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

University Studies Abroad Consortium is led by Alyssa Nota, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 6 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Alyssa Nota

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $135K (2019) → $166K (2025)

  • Friedrich Roske

    Director of It

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $105K (2019) → $129K (2025)

  • Cami Alfaro

    Director of Advising

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $105K (2025)

  • Corrine Henke

    Board Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Shintani

    Board Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Hall

    Board Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joy Wanderi

    Board Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sammy Spann

    Board Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Colleen Marchwick

    Board Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kate Wray Chettri

    Board Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Stephany

    Board Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leann Scherbauer

    Board Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Douglas Lee

    Board Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kara Marinch

    Board Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Liz Wildenberg De Hernandez

    Board Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Craver

    Board Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Mustard

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $21K (2021) → $109K (2025)

  • Sabrina Harris

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    11 hrs/week

    $48K (2023) → $29K (2025)

  • Josh Black

    Software Development Manager

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $107K (2025)

Former officers (10)
  • Former: Doug Lee (2019–2024) — Board Director
  • Former: Orlina Boteva (2019–2024) — Board Director
  • Former: Meredith Fant Wilson (2020–2024) — Board Director
  • Former: Kimberle Tulman (2019–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Susan Thompson (2019–2022) — Board Director
  • Former: Anne Fugard (2019–2020) — Board Director
  • Former: Kim Legarza (2019–2020) — Treasurer
  • Former: Robert Neunschwander (2019–2020) — Board Director
  • Former: Joseph Cline (2019) — Board of Director
  • Former: Michelle Cobb (2019) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Dr Alyssa Nota — President/CEO: $166KDr Alyssa NotaPresident/CEO$166KFriedrich Roske — Director of It: $129KFriedrich RoskeDirector of It$129KDavid Mustard — Treasurer: $109KDavid MustardTreasurer$109KJosh Black — Software Development Manager: $107KJosh BlackSoftware Development Manager$107KCami Alfaro — Director of Advising: $105KCami AlfaroDirector of Advising$105KSabrina Harris — Secretary: $29KSabrina HarrisSecretary$29K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $166K, to Dr Alyssa Nota (President/CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about University Studies Abroad Consortium

How large is University Studies Abroad Consortium?

University Studies Abroad Consortium reported $46.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.6M.

What is University Studies Abroad Consortium?

University Studies Abroad Consortium is a public charity focused on Education, based in Reno, NV. It holds $46.7M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does University Studies Abroad Consortium operate?

University Studies Abroad Consortium has awarded grants in District of Columbia.

What is University Studies Abroad Consortium's EIN?

University Studies Abroad Consortium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4884633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)

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