Mission
WES is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students in the U.S. and Canada. For 50 years, WES has set the standard for international academic credential evaluation, supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
1974
EIN
23-7396384
Total Assets
$205.4 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
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At a Glance
Economic Inclusion Programs
Innovative programs designed to create pathways to economic inclusion for immigrants and refugees.
WES Gateway Program
Supports educational and career advancement for refugees without access to official documents.
The Mariam Assefa Fund
Investing in immigrant and refugee leaders to create inclusive economies.
Impact Stats
4 million+
Number of evaluations
Trusted Evaluations
Provided to international students and professionals.
120+
Number of partners
Community Partnerships
Supported over 120 community partners in 2023 through the WES Gateway Program.
$50 million
Investment Amount
Investment Commitment
Committed to invest $50 million into immigrant and refugee leaders and communities by 2025.
Our Programs
WES Gateway Program
Support for refugees and displaced individuals to advance their educational and career prospects.
Learn MoreTestimonials
"WES gave me confidence and assured me that my education was worth something."
Joy Okirie
WES Applicant
"SIIP really catalyzed everything we were trying to accomplish."
Anson Green
State Director, Texas Adult Education and Literacy
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
70
50
/100
Program Expense Ratio
84.13%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-4.72%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.151
16
/20
Working Capital Ratio
2.037
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 0 | 0.00% |
| Program Services | 98M | 99.28% |
| Investment Income | 665.4K | 0.67% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -6.203K | -0.01% |
| Other Notable Sources | 48.07K | 0.05% |
| Total Revenue | 98.71M | 100.00% |
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