Cultural Homestay International is located in San Rafael, CA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (Q22) the organization is classified as: International Academic Exchange, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 10/2023, Cultural Homestay International employed 99 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cultural Homestay International 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 10/2023, Cultural Homestay International generated $13.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.6m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP AND GOODWILL THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM ATTRACTS STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO SPEND EITHER A FULL OR PARTIAL ACADEMIC YEAR IN THE USA ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL AND LIVING WITH VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILIES. WITHIN THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS AN INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM, WHICH IS SCHEDULED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR TO IMPROVE THE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OF PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.
THE AU PAIR PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH INTERCULTURAL CHILDCARE AND GIVES YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A PART OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.THE CAMP PROGRAM OFFERS OVERSEAS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AS A CAMP COUNSELOR AT A USA SUMMER CAMP FOR A MINIMUM OF NINE WEEKS.THE MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL PROPAGANDA WAS CREATED IN FEBRUARY 2016 TO SHOWCASE 20TH CENTURY POLITICAL ART OF MORE THAN 25 COUNTRIES.THE OUTBOUND PROGRAM TAKES AMERICANS OVERSEAS. PARTICIPANTS STAY WITH HOST FAMILIES WHILE EXPERIENCING THE CULTURE OF THE FOREIGN COUNTRY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS WORLD EXPLORERS WITHIN THIS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO BECOME OVERSEAS ENGLISH TUTORS. PARTICIPANTS STAY WITH A HOST FAMILY FOR ONE TO THREE MONTHS AND TEACH THE FAMILY APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN HOURS OF CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH PER WEEK.THE GROUP HOMESTAY PROGRAM BRINGS STUDENTS FROM EIGHT FOREIGN COUNTRIES, GENERALLY OF JUNIOR HIGH OR HIGH SCHOOL AGE, TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) OR CANADA FOR SHORT PERIODS, GENERALLY ONE TO THREE WEEKS. STUDENTS STAY WITH HOST FAMILIES AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES PLANNED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND THE HOST FAMILIES.
THE WORK AND TRAVEL PROGRAM OFFERS OVERSEAS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AT TEMPORARY ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS FOR UP TO FOUR MONTHS. AFTER THEY FINISH THEIR WORK COMMITMENT, PARTICIPANTS HAVE AN OPTIONAL TRAVEL PERIOD TO SIGHTSEE AND FURTHER EXPLORE THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE.
THE INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAY WITH A HOST FAMILY AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO A BUSINESS RELATED TO THEIR EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Murad Chief Information Officer | Officer | 40 | $203,807 |
Thomas Areton Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $193,602 |
Dayna O'brien Regional Internship Coordinator | 40 | $107,790 | |
Lenka Cernicka CFO | Officer | 40 | $99,341 |
Lilka Areton Secretary/treasurer/assistant Ed | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,000 |
Wilhelmina Beins-Mathys Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,735 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,735 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,795,851 |
Investment income | $90,036 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $13,895,622 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,413 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $652,386 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $534,701 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,589,322 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $222,688 |
Other employee benefits | $190,116 |
Payroll taxes | $308,831 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $64,573 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $92,029 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $98,310 |
Office expenses | $391,095 |
Information technology | $196,890 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $161,710 |
Travel | $522,270 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $39,820 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $170,836 |
Insurance | $1,171,084 |
All other expenses | $868,955 |
Total functional expenses | $11,551,223 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,233,695 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,991,277 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $209,523 |
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 | $463,681 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,453,706 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $516,284 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $251,026 |
Total assets | $17,119,192 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $544,916 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,520,593 |
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 | $510,699 |
Total liabilities | $5,576,208 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,542,984 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $17,119,192 |