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CROSS-CULTURAL SOLUTIONS
Also Known As: CCS
2 Clinton Place New Rochelle, NY 10801

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who We Are

Founded in 1995, Cross-Cultural Solutions is a recognized leader in the field of international volunteering that sends over 4,000 volunteers abroad each year to work in education, health and social service.

• This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity .
• This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
• Financial information in this report is derived from the organization's December 31, 2007 Form 990.
• Additional narrative information in this report was last supplied by the organization on February 26, 2009.
• It makes its audited financial statements available to the public upon request.
• Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

How to Help

This organization is seeking funds from contributions. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses.

Location(s) Served

• International: Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand

NTEE Code

• A23—Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
• Q21—International Cultural Exchange
• T99—Other Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C.

Chief Executive

Mr. Steven Rosenthal

Chief Executive Profile

Steven C. Rosenthal 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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MISSION AND PROGRAMS

Mission

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.

Programs

CCS has a worldwide staff of over 300 people, and operates in 12 countries, with administrative offices also located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. We are in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, and have been profiled in more than 500 news outlets.CCS offers international volunteer programs in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand. The volunteer work is with carefully selected Partner Programs, all of which are dynamic and inspiring community-led initiatives. These include orphanages and childcare centers, schools, health clinics and hospitals, homes for the elderly, centers for people with disabilities, and other community organizations. Volunteers enjoy the flexibility of choosing from 12 countries, start dates year-round and programs from 1-12 weeks long.

Additional Comments from the Organization

Cross-Cultural Solutions is a recognized leader in the field of international volunteering. Founded in 1995, we are an international not-for-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations. CCS has a worldwide staff of over 300 people, and operates in 12 countries, with administrative offices also located in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. We are in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, and have been profiled in more than 500 news outlets. In 2007 we sent over 4,000 volunteers overseas to work in education, health and social service.

GOALS AND RESULTS

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2008

1. Maintained volunteer and community satisfaction ratings of 97%.

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2009

1. Effectively execute annual operating plan.

Self Assessment

As program quality is mission-critical, we have many systems including volunteer evaluations both before and after volunteering, community partner program evaluations which are conducted annually and we measure our outcome against our goals set by our Annual Operating Plan and our Five Year Strategic Plan. We consistently meet or exceed our goals.

FINANCIAL DATA

Revenues and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2006

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2006

Note: The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Financial Comments from the Organization

The organization is financially self-sufficient and is currently building its Reserve Fund to ensure the long-term stability of the organization. Please Note: It is highly recommended that all fundraising for your CCS program be done directly through CCS, via check, your myCCS account, or our online payment pages. CCS will accept payments made through external fundraising sites, however, CCS cannot extend your due date when fundraising through an external fundraising site. Contributions made through these sites are often charged a processing fee prior to the funds being issued to your CCS account, and are usually issued to CCS the month following the date of the contributions. Tax receipts cannot be issued from CCS for these payments. External fundraising sites usually have there own rules and restrictions that can prevent CCS from applying any payments from them directly to your CCS program fee. If you would like any further information about this please contact the Finance Department.

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