Nonprofit · EIN 13-1878953
NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS
Also known as NAFSA
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $20,391,783 | $18,271,061 | $2,120,722 | $33,646,568 | $15,599,706 | $18,046,862 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $19,477,151 | $17,753,408 | $1,723,743 | $31,671,564 | $16,426,956 | $15,244,608 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $18,645,743 | $16,103,165 | $2,542,578 | $29,691,494 | $16,458,352 | $13,233,142 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,032,651
- of which government grants
- $12,500
- Program service revenue
- $18,000,760
- Investment income
- $355,002
- Royalties
- $157
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $87,316
- Other revenue
- $3,370
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $45,675
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,356,266
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,479,399
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,313,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $67,114
- Accounting fees
- $267,254
- Occupancy
- $824,746
- Travel
- $527,310
- Depreciation
- $212,947
- Program services (functional)
- $14,020,546
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,776,619
- Fundraising (functional)
- $473,896
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,671,564
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,646,568
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,599,706
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,046,862
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,377,042
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,371,651
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,853,477
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,193,385
- Gross unrelated business income
- $139,549
- Gross receipts
- $41,232,101
- Employees
- 80
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FANTA AW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Officer | 35 | $437,590 | $42,046 |
| GILBERT DEANS | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CFO Officer | 35 | $207,733 | $51,148 |
| JILL ALLEN MURRAY | DEPUTY E.D., PUBLIC POLICY Officer | 35 | $164,650 | $52,864 |
| DAVID FOSNOCHT | DIR., IMMIGRATION PRACTICE RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $159,954 | $47,145 |
| TATIANA MACKLIFF | DEP. E.D., LPDS Key employee | 35 | $170,780 | $29,360 |
| DOROTHEA ANTONIO | DEPUTY E.D., KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 35 | $172,808 | $27,287 |
| JENNIFER HEINRITZ | CONTROLLER/SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FIN. Highest-paid employee | 35 | $150,610 | $46,007 |
| JOANN NG HARTMANN | SENIOR IMPACT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $154,400 | $34,520 |
| GREG OSBURN | SENIOR DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $153,765 | $23,181 |
| CAROLINE WHITE | SR. DIR., EDUCATION ABROAD SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $150,831 | $20,649 |
| AHMAD M EZZEDDINE PHD | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KELSO EDD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY BROWN PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA ANDERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EYLEM ATAKAV | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS RICCIARDONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY BOWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNA REGULSKA PHD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE SINCLAIR PHD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE HAMMETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE SCHOVANEC PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MALAIKA MARABLE SERRANO PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PETER PELLETIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY KIDD PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA LU | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SAMBA DIENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHABEER H AMIRALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN K APPIAH-PADI PHD | DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY PRACTICE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMARA CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FANTA AW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Officer | 35 | $434,444 | $41,310 |
| GILBERT DEANS | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CFO Officer | 35 | $202,297 | $48,210 |
| JILL ALLEN MURRAY | DEP. EXEC. DIR., PUB. POL., ASST. SEC. Officer | 35 | $157,488 | $51,634 |
| DAVID FOSNOCHT | DIRECTOR, IMMIGRATION PRACTICE RESOURCE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,103 | $49,712 |
| DOROTHEA ANTONIO | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIR., KNOWLEDGE DEV Key employee | 35 | $168,768 | $25,855 |
| TATIANA MACKLIFF | DEP. E.D., LPDS Key employee | 35 | $165,352 | $28,394 |
| JOANN NG HARTMANN | SENIOR IMPACT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $148,706 | $34,971 |
| JAMES MAHONEY | SR. DIR., MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,941 | $24,654 |
| TAMMY HETTINGER | SENIOR DIRECTOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & DEVELOPME Highest-paid employee | 35 | $150,154 | $26,442 |
| CAROLINE WHITE | SR. DIR., EDU. ABRD SVCS & VOL. ENG. Highest-paid employee | 35 | $150,022 | $11,218 |
| AHMAD M EZZEDDINE PHD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MASON PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY BROWN PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDO LEON-GARCIA PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS RICCIARDONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER BARCLAY HAMIR PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA REGULSKA PHD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SINCLAIR PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANITRA M BERGER PHD | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE SCHOVANEC PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALAIKA MARABLE SERRANO PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KIDD PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA LU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMBA DIENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHABEER H AMIRALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHINN KO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN K APPIAH-PADI PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FANTA AW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Officer | 35 | $350,014 | $30,405 |
| JILL ALLEN MURRAY | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIR., PUBLIC POLICY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $151,981 | $45,542 |
| DAVID FOSNOCHT | DIRECTOR, IMMIGRATION PRACTICE RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $146,924 | $45,023 |
| JENNY HEINRITZ | CONTROLLER/SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $148,325 | $39,961 |
| TATIANA MACKLIFF | DEP. E.D., LPDS, ASST. SECRETARY Officer | 35 | $159,574 | $25,037 |
| DOROTHEA ANTONIO | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIR., KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 35 | $161,524 | $22,748 |
| JAMES MAHONEY | SR. DIR., MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 35 | $145,669 | $22,215 |
| JOANN NG HARTMANN | SENIOR IMPACT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $146,641 | $20,731 |
| GILBERT DEANS | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CFO Officer | 35 | $103,982 | $20,921 |
| ESTHER BRIMMER DPHIL | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Former | 35 | $116,370 | $819 |
| JANE HOFFMAN | CFO, ASSISTANT TREASURER (OUTGOING) Officer | 35 | $78,893 | $5,171 |
| SHABEER H AMIRALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN K APPIAH-PADI PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER BARCLAY HAMIR PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANITRA M BERGER PHD | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NELSON W CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMBA DIENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AHMAD M EZZEDDINE PHD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE FEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KIDD PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHINN KO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDO LEON-GARCIA PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA LU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO MARMOLEJO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MASON PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA REGULSKA PHD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS RICCIARDONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE SCHOVANEC PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALAIKA MARABLE SERRANO PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MUDDASSIR SIDDIQI EDD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SINCLAIR PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL STOLL | INTERIM CEO (UNTIL MARCH 2023) Officer | 35 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1425 K ST NW STE 1200, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-4824
- In care of
- % JANE HOFFMAN CFO
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- FANTA AW, 1425 K STREET NW SUITE 1200, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- FANTA AW, CEO
- Phone
- (202) 737-3699
- Website
- WWW.NAFSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O.NAFSA LEADS THE WAY IN ADVOCATING FOR A BETTER WORLD THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION BY SERVING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS, THEIR INSTITUTIONS, AND THE PROFESSION, ADVANCING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND THE POLICIES THAT SUSTAIN IT IN THE PUBLIC ARENA. THE ASSOCIATION HELPS DEFINE THE PROFESSION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION BY ESTABLISHING PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE AND PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. NAFSA ENCOURAGES NETWORKING AMONG PROFESSIONALS BY CONVENING PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCES AND COLLABORATIVE DIALOGUES AND PROMOTES RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE CREATION TO STRENGTHEN AND SERVE THE FIELD. NAFSA SEEKS TO CONDUCT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION IN SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WAYS.
Program accomplishments
- CONFERENCES - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS THAT SERVE AS A FORUM FOR THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE. THESE MEETINGS OFFER A CONCENTRATED OPPORTUNITY FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND OFFER A NETWORK FOR SHARING INFORMATION AS IT SEEKS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. SINCE RETURNING TO IN-PERSON MEETINGS IN 2022 FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND FALL REGIONAL EVENTS, NAFSA HAS SEEN ATTENDANCE LEVELS INCREASE FROM 60% OF PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS TO OVER 80% OF PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS.Expenses $5,765,022 · grants $25,674 · revenue $11,895,404
- MEMBER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - REPRESENTS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SUPPORT INFORMATION TO MEMBERS, THE COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS, AND THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY PROMOTING CORE COMPETENCIES, MID-LEVEL TRAINING NEEDS, AND LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMMING TO THE FIELD.Expenses $5,113,587 · grants $20,000 · revenue $3,993,113
- REGIONAL PROGRAMS - REGIONAL PROGRAMS ARE COMPRISED PRIMARILY OF MEETING RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AS WELL AS TRAVEL ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDS OF NAFSA MEMBERS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS.Expenses $1,311,624 · revenue $1,106,122
- PUBLIC POLICY - REPRESENTS EXPENSES INCURRED TO LINK ASSOCIATION MEMBERS WITH CONGRESS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, ADVOCATING FOR SUPPORT FOR THE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, REMOVING BARRIERS TO EXCHANGE, AND INFORMING MEMBERSHIP OF GOVERNMENT ACTIONS AFFECTING EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE.Expenses $1,056,557 · revenue $8,724
- PUBLICATIONS - THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS A WEBSITE AND PRODUCES VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINES, AND NEWSLETTERS. THESE PUBLICATIONS REPRESENT THE ASSOCIATION'S COMMITMENT TO THE ONGOING ENHANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE.Expenses $773,756 · revenue $861,061
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-1878953
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q220)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,646,568
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,232,101
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $20,391,783 | $18,271,061 | $33,646,568 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $19,477,151 | $17,753,408 | $31,671,564 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $18,645,743 | $16,103,165 | $29,691,494 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $16,268,505 | $15,090,687 | $26,361,904 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-1878953).
Questions about NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS
- What is the EIN of NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS is 13-1878953.
- Is NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FANTA AW.
- Who are the officers and directors of NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $437,590 (FANTA AW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO).
- How much revenue does NAFSA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,391,783, expenses of $18,271,061 and total assets of $33,646,568 at year end.
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