Charity Navigator has awarded IIE its highest rating of four stars for five consecutive years, indicating that IIE exceeds industry standards and outperforms most other public charities in terms of efficiency, capacity and financial health.
GuideStar accredits IIE as a valued partner in the GuideStar Exchange Partners in Trust program, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and accountability.
Forbes recognizes IIE as 99 percent efficient in fundraising among nonprofit organizations in the United States.
Crain's New York Business ranks IIE number 3 on its list of the 25 largest nonprofits in the New York area for 2011, under U.S. Fund for UNICEF and the International Rescue Committee, and above the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has recognized IIE in its annual list of “The Philanthropy 400” for 21 years in a row.
The NonProfit Times names IIE as one of its “NPT Top 100” charities in the country.
Independent Charities of America awards IIE its Seal of Excellence after rigorous independent reviews certifying that IIE meets the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.
IIE meets standards required by the U.S. Government for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which enables federal employees to allocate a portion of their pay to a pre-approved charity every fall. IIE is an official charity of the CFC and participates as part of the
Educate America group.