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Students International

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three stars

88.40

PO Box 990 Visalia, CA 93279
tel: (559) 627-8923   Web Site
EIN: 77-0410440

Board Leadership
Bill Sines
Chairman

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 88.40 three stars
  Financial 91.46 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 86.00 three stars
This rating was published 03/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Established in 1993, Students International (SI) is a nondenominational, Christian ministry organization. SI has missionaries serving in five countries throughout the world. The International Service Center, located in Visalia, California, provides leadership, supervision and support service in the areas of funds development, human resources, information technology, finance and administration, ministry and program development, and marketing. SI does long-term, on-going community development in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Fiji through the full-time staff missionaries serving in those countries. In addition, outreach participants join our missionaries on short-term or semester programs throughout the year.

Established in 1993, Students International (SI) is a nondenominational, Christian ministry organization. SI has missionaries serving in five countries throughout the world. The International Service Center, located in Visalia, California, provides leadership, supervision and support service in the areas of funds development, human resources, information technology, finance and administration, ministry and program development, and marketing. SI does long-term, on-going community development in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Fiji through the full-time staff missionaries serving in those countries. In addition, outreach participants join our missionaries on short-term or semester programs throughout the year.

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Financial

four stars

91.46

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

86.00

This rating was published 03/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 88.0%
  Administrative Expenses 9.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.54
  Program Expenses Growth 4.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Students International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Students International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Students International (CA) 88.40 three stars
New Mission Systems International (FL) 91.36 four stars
Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) (NY) 95.54 four stars
Commission To Every Nation (TX) 95.70 four stars
In Touch Mission International (AZ) 85.04 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,201,604
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,201,604
   Program Service Revenue $2,295,722
Total Primary Revenue $4,497,326
   Other Revenue $11,047
TOTAL REVENUE $4,508,373
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,068,422
   Administrative Expenses $464,108
   Fundraising Expenses $17,127
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,549,657
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-41,284
   
Net Assets $2,404,697

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Ministry Mission Operations $4,068,422 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-12 03/01/2019 88.40 three stars
2016-12 05/01/2018 92.66 four stars
2015-12 05/01/2017 92.45 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 94.74 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 02/01/2016 91.24 four stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 73.47 two stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 81.80 three stars
2011-12 06/01/2013 84.50 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 77-0410440
Name in IRS Master File STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL
NTEE Code Q22
NTEE Classification International Student Exchange and Aid
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (995) Described in section 509(a)(2) of the Code
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 1995
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$72,136 1.58% Dave Hansen Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Students International (CA) 88.40 three stars
Joni and Friends (CA) 88.41 three stars
Every Generation Ministries (CA) 89.14 three stars
Christian Solidarity International (CA) 88.46 three stars
Bridge Builders International (OR) 93.09 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Students International
PO Box 990
Visalia, CA 93279
tel: (559) 627-8923
fax: (559) 627-3958
EIN: 77-0410440

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Board Leadership

Bill Sines
Chairman

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