Nonprofit · EIN 91-1430325
EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $581,495 | $578,517 | $2,978 | $180,957 | $30,920 | $150,037 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $982,141 | $979,932 | $2,209 | $448,994 | $301,935 | $147,059 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $686,870 | $753,822 | -$66,952 | $214,506 | $69,656 | $144,850 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $46,919
- Program service revenue
- $524,204
- Investment income
- $10,372
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $73,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $114,893
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $208,922
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,440
- Occupancy
- $6,520
- Travel
- $285,436
- Program services (functional)
- $530,447
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,070
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $448,994
- Total assets, end of year
- $180,957
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,920
- Net assets, end of year
- $150,037
- Publicly traded securities
- $89,095
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $150,037
- Gross receipts
- $581,495
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNELIESE COUSINEAU | Exec Dir Officer | 50 | $73,000 |
| THOMAS HENDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $5,742 |
| GEOF MORGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KELLY KESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID GROSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH PEARSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $71,825 | $5,700 |
| DAVID GROSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HENDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY KESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOF MORGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH PEARSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $73,904 | $9,273 |
| DAVID GROSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HENDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY KESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOF MORGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 894, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-0894
- Signed the 990
- KELLY KESTER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (360) 966-3876
- Website
- WWW.EXPINT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- The Archer Lin Group
Mission
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL/CULTURAL EXCHANGES AND STUDY TOUR PROGRAMS
Program accomplishments
- Professional Study Tours:Experience International designs and conducts 7-8 day educational, cultural, and agricultural tours for groups of foreign or domestic students, professionals, and educators. Tours take place primarily in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. We also partner with American colleges and associations to offer educational tours, so EI may have a more limited role of manager, leader, or contractor.Expenses $316,255 · revenue $338,966
- Exchange Programs:Designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 Exchange Visitor program sponsor, Experience International brings qualified foreign nationals to the United States for up to 18 months of practical training, internships, and training at U.S. host companies in a variety of career fields, including sciences, computer science, engineering, math, architecture, industrial occupations, business, commerce, finance, marketing, management, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, wildlife, natural resources, information media, communications, education, social sciences, and library sciences. EI also partners with countries in Europe, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand to offer internships and work experiences for U.S. citizens in the field of agriculture.Expenses $214,192 · revenue $185,838
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
- 91-1430325
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q230)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $180,957
- Income (IRS master file)
- $581,495
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $581,495 | $578,517 | $180,957 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $982,141 | $979,932 | $448,994 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $686,870 | $753,822 | $214,506 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,166,416 | $1,133,919 | $376,361 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-1430325).
Questions about EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL is 91-1430325.
- Is EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL 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 EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL 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 EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,000 (ANNELIESE COUSINEAU, Exec Dir).
- How much revenue does EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $581,495, expenses of $578,517 and total assets of $180,957 at year end.
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