INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION
AI Summary
The Institute for Shipboard Education, identified by EIN 95-3075415, operates the Semester at Sea program, which offers college-level courses combined with global travel for undergraduates, graduate students, gap year students, and lifelong learners. With an operating budget of $36.1 million and total revenue of $42.5 million for the 2024 filing year, the organization is academically sponsored by Colorado State University and does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. More information can be found on their website, www.semesteratsea.com.
Mission Statement
THE INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION ("THE INSTITUTE") ORGANIZES & ADMINISTERS THE SEMESTER AT SEA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAVELING THE WORLD FOR A SEMESTER TO UNDERGRADS, GRADUATE STUDENTS, AND GAP YEAR STUDENTS. THE SEMESTER AT SEA PROGRAM IS ALSO OPEN TO LIFE LONG LEARNERS WHO ADD VALUE TO THE SHIP COMMUNITY. THE INSTITUTE DELIVERS THIS PROGRAM VIA A FLOATING VESSEL AND PLANS TWO VOYAGES TO COINCIDE WITH THE TRADITIONAL SEMIANNUAL SEMESTERS OFFERED BY MOST UNIVERSITIES. THE PROGRAM IS ACADEMICALLY SPONSORED BY OUR PARTNER COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY AND ADMINISTERED BY THE INSTITUTE.
Cause Areas
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Higher education
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION’s budget?
In 2024, INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION reported an annual operating budget of around $36.1 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION support?
INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION supports work in Higher education.
Where does INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION operate?
INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.
Who funded INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION recently?
In 2025, INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, TR UW CHARLES SMITH FOR THE CHARLES &, and MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION received in 2024?
The largest grant to INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION in 2024 exceeds $299 thousand.