Cultural Vistas Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (Q23) the organization is classified as: International Exchange N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cultural Vistas Inc employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cultural Vistas Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Cultural Vistas Inc generated $8.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CULTURAL VISTAS, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES THAT STRENGTHEN GLOBAL NETWORKS, ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, AND ADVANCE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING IN AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD. CV WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AS A J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM SPONSOR FOR FOUR CATEGORIES IN 2018: INTERN, TRAINEE, TEACHER AND KOREA WEST. ITS TRAIN USA, WEST AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS SUCH AS U.S. EMBASSY STUDY TOURS AND PROVIDE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICAN BUSINESS PRACTICES BY INTERNING OR TRAINING FOR THREE WEEKS TO EIGHTEEN MONTHS AT U.S. COMPANIES AND INSTITUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CV'S OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE CONGRESS-BUNDESTAG YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM, A RECIPROCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM JOINTLY FUNDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND THE GERMAN BUNDESTAG (PARLIAMENT), IS DESIGNED TO GIVE PARTICIPANTS AN UNDERSTANDING OF EVERYDAY LIFE, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS FOR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE ("IAESTE") IS A RECIPROCAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING GLOBAL SKILLS IN TOMORROW'S LEADERS THROUGH CAREER-BUILDING INTERNSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL AND AMERICAN STUDENTS MAJORING IN SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL FIELDS THE IAESTE NETWORK CONSISTS OF ORGANIZATIONS IN MORE THAN 80 COUNTRIES AND CV IS THE NATIONAL AGENCY REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES INTERNSHIPS ABROAD OFFERS CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN GERMANY, IRELAND, AND SWITZERLAND THE PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO PARTICIPANTS' SPECIFIC SKILL SETS, AMBITIONS, AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS THE PROGRAM ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO SEE THE WORLD, EXPERIENCE NEW CULTURES FIRSTHAND, AND GAIN THE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS THAT WILL SET THEM APART IN TODAY'S GLOBAL MARKETPLACE THE ALFA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM THAT THERE ARE STILL TOO FEW EXPERTS IN THE U S AND EUROPE WITH DIRECT, MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE IN THE MODERN BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC POLICY, AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF RUSSIA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FROM THE US, BRITAIN AND GERMANY TO LIVE AND WORK IN RUSSIA AND TO ENABLE THEM TO DEVELOP A GENUINE EXPERTISE THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
CV'S TRAIN USA AND KOREA WEST PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICAN CULTURE & BUSINESS PRACTICES TRAIN USA IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, RECENT GRADUATES, AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CAREER-FOCUSED INTERNSHIPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR THREE WEEKS TO EIGHTEEN MONTHS AT US COMPANIES KOREA WORK-ENGLISH-STUDY-TRAVEL (WEST) IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA THE OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERTAKE INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING, FOLLOWED BY CAREER-FOCUSED INTERNSHIPS FOR THREE TO TWELVE MONTHS AT US COMPANIES.
CV'S SHORT-TERM INBOUND STUDY TOUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE JOURNALISM IN THE ERA OF DISINFORMATION, BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE OF REMEMBRANCE (DAICOR), BEYOND WASHINGTON, AND US EMBASSY SPONSORED STUDY TOURS THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THEIR CAREER SKILLS AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICAN CULTURE AND BUSINESS PRACTICES THROUGH SEMINARS, COMPANY VISITS AND INTERNSHIPS FOR THREE WEEKS TO THREE MONTHS THE CITIZEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IS AN OUTBOUND SHORT TERM STUDY TOUR WHICH BRINGS INDIVIDUALS TOGETHER WHO SHARE A COMMON PROFESSIONAL FOCUS, FOR AN IN-DEPTH INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE IT OPENS DOORS FOR DELEGATES AND INTENRATIONAL COUNTERPARTS TO SHARE PERSPECTIVES THROUGH ROUND TABLE MEETINGS, SITE VISITS, AND ONE ON ONE CONVERSATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Clinton CEO And President | Officer | 35 | $286,623 |
Megan Bah CFO & VP Of Admin | Officer | 35 | $163,451 |
Michael Nelson VP Of Digital Strategy | 35 | $155,280 | |
Daniel Ewert Sr. VP Of Program Research | 35 | $151,599 | |
Michael Hoffmann Director Of It | 35 | $124,544 | |
Charles Meier Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Prolocity Technology Solutions Llc Software Development And Support | 12/30/21 | $364,218 |
Exponent Partners Software Development And Support | 12/30/21 | $137,666 |
Study The Planet Llc Tours And Housing Services | 12/30/21 | $133,457 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,784,447 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $151,726 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,936,173 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,729,096 |
Investment income | $272,738 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $504,591 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $503,426 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,706,014 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $517,279 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $413,863 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,481,681 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,744 |
Other employee benefits | $429,927 |
Payroll taxes | $331,522 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $44,239 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,580 |
Fees for services: Other | $665,969 |
Advertising and promotion | $59,394 |
Office expenses | $254,987 |
Information technology | $183,566 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,252,810 |
Travel | $36,316 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,765 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $216,580 |
Insurance | $66,416 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $10,186,258 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,027,516 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,924 |
Accounts receivable, net | $644,383 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $216,739 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,101,543 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,582,187 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $350,931 |
Total assets | $14,931,223 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $477,752 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $531,634 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,361,996 |
Total liabilities | $6,371,382 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,694,218 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $865,623 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $14,931,223 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Cultural Vistas Inc has recieved totaling $201,332.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Halle Foundation Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION 'S ANNUAL STEM LAUNCH PROGRAM | $148,689 |
The Aspen Institute Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: STEVENS INITIATIVE CULTURAL EXCHANGE | $24,393 |
National Philanthropic Tr Jenkintown, PA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,125 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,125 |
Beg. Balance | $1,398,649 |
Earnings | $21,645 |
Grants | -$10,627 |
Ending Balance | $1,430,921 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Cultural Vistas Inc Washington, DC | $14,931,223 | $8,706,014 |
The United States-Mexico Foundation Washington, DC | $19,095,997 | $4,828,976 |
Council Of American Overseas Research Centers Washington, DC | $3,976,736 | $4,108,746 |
Legacy International Bedford, VA | $377,022 | $1,193,041 |
Ambassadors Fellowship Washington, DC | $504,616 | $348,595 |
Elijah Cummings Youth Program In Israel Inc Baltimore, MD | $2,908,692 | $246,414 |
Cic Inc Washington, DC | $3,531,838 | $385,544 |
International Consortium On Governmental Financial Management Falls Church, VA | $95,557 | $101,586 |
Arthur F Burns Fellowship Program Inc Washington, DC | $352,453 | $0 |
Horeb Ministries Gainesville, VA | $17,381 | $92,742 |
St Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission Arlington, VA | $53,486 | $0 |
Institute For Representative Govt Inc Washington, DC | $65,657 | $0 |