CULTURE ACADEMY
EIN 35-2696925 · Promotion of International Understanding (Q20)
What they do
Culture Academys Mission is to Solve The Worlds Most Pressing Global Problems By Enhancing The Global Competency and Civic Engagement Levels of Underrepresented High School and Undergraduate American Students. We Do So By Providing Virtual and Experiential Learning Opportunities That Promote Intercultural Dialogue and The Opportunity to Work With and Learn From Various Stakeholders, Including Teachers and Professionals From International Organizations. Our Main Goal is to Promote The Long-term Development of Global Competence Amongst High School and College Students In The United States, As American Students Rank Low In Global Competence Compared to The Rest of The World.
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JEFF KATCHERIANPRESIDENT
SAM WASSEFSECRETARY
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2021
- Location
- 27 RED BUD, ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656-2173
- County
- Orange
- In care of
- % JEFF KATCHERIAN
- Primary officer
- Jeff Katcherian, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- SHENOUDA & ASSOCIATES LLP
- NTEE classification
- Promotion of International Understanding (Q20)
- IRS tax category
- Promotion of International Understanding