Basic Organization Information
CROSS-CULTURAL SOLUTIONS
- Also Known As:
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CCS
- Physical Address:
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New Rochelle, NY
10801
- EIN:
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93-1189960
- Web URL:
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www.crossculturalsol...
- Blog URL:
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www.crossculturalsol...
- NTEE Category:
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A Arts, Culture, and Humanities
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A23 Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
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Q International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security
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Q21 International Cultural Exchange
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T Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking
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T99 Other Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C.
- Year Founded:
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1995
- Ruling Year:
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1996
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Volunteer contributions
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Sponsor contributions
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Individual donations
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to operate volunteer programs around the world in partnership with sustainable community initiatives, bringing people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives, and fostering cultural understanding. We are an international non-for-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations.
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Impact Statement from Nonprofit
At CCS, we take this work very seriously, and we commit to ensuring that our impact on the community remains positive. Our volunteers rely on us to know that their efforts are valued and appreciated, and they are truly making a contribution. Our partners rely on us to provide hands-on support to achieve their mission. We believe that the communities where we work, and the volunteers that make it all possible, deserve nothing less than our best effort. As a result, CCS has published its very first, in-depth Impact Assessment, aiming to put together various surveys, research, and more to measure the impact and efficacy of CCS programs. Read more about our impact within the
CCS Impact Assessment.
Revenue and Expenses
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Financial Statements
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Chief Executive
Mr. Steven Rosenthal
Term:
Since
Jan
1995
Chief Executive Profile:
Steven Rosenthal, Executive Director, is a leading catalyst for social development in urban and rural communities worldwide. Mr. Rosenthal founded Cross-Cultural Solutions in 1995 with its first volunteer program in India. Over the years, Cross-Cultural Solutions has expanded into Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand.
Under Mr. Rosenthal's leadership, Cross-Cultural Solutions has entered the world arena as a leading non-profit agency that empowers local communities, fosters cultural sensitivity and understanding, and contributes grassroots solutions to the global challenges of providing sustainable community development.
Mr. Rosenthal is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Volunteer Programs Association. He is also the Development Chief for the traditional area of Ziavi, Ghana, West Africa, the only non-African to be given this honor. In addition, Mr. Rosenthal is on the board of several Indian and Ghanaian non-governmental organizations, a consultant and a frequent lecturer to the international development community. He is also the Chairman of the Building Bridges Coalition, a project of the Brookings Institution's Initiative on International Volunteering and Service.
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Highest Paid Employees & Their Compensation
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Program:
Volunteer Abroad
- Budget:
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$10,071,935
- Category:
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Volunteer Abroad is Cross-Cultural Solutions' most popular program, year after year. CCS offers this exciting program in every program site, with start dates available year-round. Volunteer Abroad is the perfect short-term international volunteer experience, designed with flexibility and individual attention in mind so we can meet your needs and interests.
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Intern Abroad
- Budget:
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$10,071,935
- Category:
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
The Intern Abroad program is an opportunity to have an international internship or work experience in the areas of health, education, or social services. Based on years of success with students volunteering abroad and receiving academic credit, the Intern Abroad program provides a supportive and academic framework to the CCS volunteer experience, carefully aligned with your learning objectives.
If you are a student seeking academic credit, or simply want to add an international internship to your resume, Intern Abroad is a meaningful and exciting option. You'll work side-by-side with local people and experience another culture like never before. You'll have learning opportunities that offer a deeper perspective of the culture, and the global and local issues that impact it.
The Intern Abroad program is an extraordinary way to make yourself more professionally competitive and highly marketable.
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Insight Abroad
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$10,071,935
- Category:
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Insight Abroad, our one-week volunteer abroad program, gives you opportunity to work side-by-side with local people and experience another culture like never before.
Insight Abroad is identical to our flagship program, Volunteer Abroad, in virtually every respect, except that we have made special provisions for the fact that volunteers are there for only one week.
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Teen Volunteer Abroad
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$10,071,935
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Teen Volunteer Abroad is a program specially designed for teenage volunteers (ages 15-17) who wish to travel independently on a Cross-Cultural Solutions volunteer program. In summer 2010, teen volunteers may choose from China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, and India.
The CCS Experience is nearly identical for teen volunteers, but parents will appreciate the additional safety measures and 24-hour supervision offered. Teens will enjoy an action-packed 9-day or 2-week program, working side-by-side with local people at a CCS Partner Program in the community, enjoying Cultural & Learning Activities and other supervised trips to local markets and other sites of interest. During this program, only teenage volunteers stay in the CCS Home-Base. 24-hour supervision is provided by English-speaking CCS in-country staff members trained to support teenagers living and volunteering in another culture.
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