Mission
The American Exchange Project is a free domestic youth exchange program aimed at connecting high school seniors from different backgrounds across America. The project facilitates week-long experiences that include Travel Week in a host community and Hometown Week where students welcome visitors into their own towns. By fostering cultural exchange and understanding, the program seeks to diminish polarization among young people and create lasting bonds.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2019
EIN
84-2485684
Total Assets
$144.8 thousand
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
The Impact of Hosting
Explore how hosting students from different parts of the country brings families together and creates lasting friendships.
Inspiring Student Testimonials
Discover stories of students who transformed their views and friendships through the American Exchange Project.
Diversity in Experiences
The AEP offers a unique itinerary for each student, tailored to local culture and activities.
Impact Stats
30
Student Connections
Increased Student Connections
Every AEP student connects with roughly thirty other people during their trip.
100%
Total Sponsored Exchange
Free Program Access
The American Exchange Project covers all costs associated with the program, making it accessible to all students.
54
Partner High Schools
Partnerships with High Schools
In 2024, the AEP partnered with 54 high schools across 32 states.
Our Programs
Youth Exchange Program
Connects high school seniors from various American communities through a week-long cultural exchange.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Host Family
Invitation to families to host students from different parts of America during Hometown Week.
Learn MoreCommunity Leader
Volunteer position to coordinate activities and resources for the Hometown Week.
Learn MoreTestimonials
"Even after more than a year of college, I still think of that week as the best and most important week of my life."
Matthew
2021 Student
"If I was to tell rising seniors one thing about the program it would be that there’s no catch. It’s actually real. They need to do this."
Ava
2021 Student
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
52
28
/100
Program Expense Ratio
70.31%
8
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.235
14
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.1189
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2021
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 869.9K | 100.00% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 869.9K | 100.00% |