About
The Fulbright Association is the independent nonprofit alumni organization of the Fulbright Program, the flagship international educational exchange program created in 1946. Established in 1977 and headquartered in Washington, DC, the association connects Fulbright alumni across the United States and advocates for the program's continued funding and vitality. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 52-1821935).
Mission
The Fulbright Association's vision is a peaceful and cooperative world advanced through international educational exchange and cultural immersion.
What they do
- Operates 54 local chapters that connect Fulbright alumni across the country and globally
- Facilitates career development and mentorship programs for alumni
- Conducts advocacy campaigns to support and sustain funding for the Fulbright Program
- Hosts an annual conference and community events
- Manages individual and institutional membership programs
History
The association was established in 1977 as an independent nonprofit alumni organization of the Fulbright Program; its founding president was Arthur Power Dudden. The Fulbright Program itself was created in 1946.
Scale and impact
According to the association, it represents a global alumni community of more than 400,000 Fulbright scholars across 165 countries. It notes that Fulbright alumni achievements include 89 Pulitzer Prize winners, 61 Nobel laureates, 40 current or former heads of state, 76 MacArthur Fellows, and 16 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients.
Financials
Per its IRS filings summarized on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, the Fulbright Association reported total revenue of 2,839,344 dollars and total expenses of 1,604,114 dollars for fiscal year 2024, with net assets of 6,154,619 dollars. In fiscal year 2023 it reported total revenue of 1,635,618 dollars and total expenses of 1,548,861 dollars. Its IRS tax exemption ruling dates to March 1999.
Governance
The association is governed by a Board of Directors. John Bader serves as Executive Director, per the organization's IRS filings summarized on ProPublica.