Partners of the America

What Partners of the America does

Partners of the Americas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1964 under President Kennedy's Alliance for Progress and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization operates a hemisphere-wide Chapter-based membership network spanning 34+ countries and 90+ grassroots Chapters, connecting approximately 8,000 volunteers and members who contribute 32,000+ hours of service annually. Its core product is PartnersConnect, an online member portal (built on the YourMembership.com association-management platform) that hosts the member directory, Communities of Practice, and access to programmatic benefits, alongside the standalone PartnersCampus higher-education chapter track.

The organization's flagship program is the Education and Culture Program, administered on behalf of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs since 1983, which funds professional exchanges, travel grants, and group-exchange facilitation across the Western Hemisphere. Complementary product lines include Community Project Funding (grants up to $5,000 awarded through Chapters), Group Exchange Facilitation Funding (up to $10,000 for organizations), Foundation Grants administered via the Partners of the Americas Foundation, Inc. (a wholly-owned 501(c)(3) subsidiary established in 1986 holding the Pixote Literacy Fund and Madelyn L. Laschober Endowment), and the annual What Works Conference. Functional verticals are Agriculture & Food Security, Education, Labor, and Community & Volunteer Engagement.

The business model is grant-funded and dues-supported: primary revenue is U.S. Government appropriations routed through State Department program funding, with secondary revenue from individual memberships ($24/year Premium, free Basic tier), organizational memberships ($375.25/year Premium, free Basic tier), and donations. Lower fees are available for residents of eligible countries, and a Strategic Plan for 2024-2030 codifies programmatic priorities going forward. Named partners include 100K Strong in the Americas, Universidad Nacional del Comahue, University of Texas at Tyler, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, ProSociedad, and Language Thread, LLC.

Name

Partners of the America

Legal name

Partners of the Americas Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://partners.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Partners of the Americas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1964 in Washington, D.C., operating a 90+ Chapter network across 34+ countries that delivers U.S. State Department-funded exchanges, grants, and volunteer programming to 8,000+ members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development and Exchange Programs

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Engagement & Service-Learning Partnerships (EDALAOAI), Corporate & Foundation Relations (Sponsorships, Grants, Partnerships) (EDALAOAE)

Keywords

• International exchange programs
• Community development network
• Cultural exchange services
• Grant funding programs
• Nonprofit membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from U.S. Department of State for the Education and Culture Program and other international development initiatives. The organization implements programs funded by the U.S. Government.
2. Membership Dues: Individual membership at $24/year (Premium) with free Basic tier. Organizational membership at $375.25/year (Premium) with free Basic tier. Higher education institution membership available. Reduced fees for residents of eligible countries.
3. Donations: The organization accepts donations through its website to support programs and initiatives across the Americas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Partners of the Americas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects people and institutions across the Western Hemisphere through a Chapter-based network and the U.S. Department of State-funded Education and Culture Program. It delivers individual and group international exchanges, grant funding (community project, facilitation, foundation), an online member community (PartnersConnect), and convening events such as the annual What Works Conference.

Product overview

Partners of the Americas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1964 that operates primarily as a membership-based international development network. Its core product is PartnersConnect, an online member portal for managing accounts and accessing the network. The flagship program is the Education and Culture Program (sponsored by the U.S. Department of State since 1983), which offers multiple exchange and funding products: Education and Culture Exchanges/Travel Grants for individual and group professional exchanges, Group Exchange Facilitation Funding for organizations, Community Project Funding for grassroots initiatives, and Foundation Grants (Pixote Literacy Fund and Madelyn L. Laschober Endowment Fund). The organization also runs the annual What Works Conference and facilitates Communities of Practice for member engagement. The network operates through Partner Chapters and PartnersCampus chapters across the Western Hemisphere.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PartnersConnect Member Portal Online member portal providing account management, community networking, partner directory search, and access to membership benefits, resources, and discussions for individual and organizational members across the Americas.
• Education and Culture Program U.S. Department of State-funded exchange program implemented by Partners of the Americas since 1983, connecting people across the Americas through cultural, economic, educational, and professional exchanges. Has facilitated 2,202 professional exchanges across 18+ countries with 20,500+ volunteers.
• Education and Culture Exchanges (Travel Grants) Individual self-designed and group professional exchanges providing travel funding for participants to visit Partner Chapters and collaborate on themes including Economic Growth and Entrepreneurship and Education.
• Group Exchange Facilitation Funding Competitive funding program supporting organizations to design and implement short-term professional exchanges across the Western Hemisphere with awards up to $10,000.
• Community Project Funding Small-grants program supporting locally led initiatives across the Western Hemisphere with grants up to $5,000 for Chapters and affiliate organizations. 38 community projects have been awarded since 2021.
• Foundation Grants Grant programs including the Pixote Literacy Fund and Madelyn L. Laschober Endowment Fund supporting youth literacy, education, and microenterprise development, administered via the Partners of the Americas Foundation, Inc.
• What Works Conference Annual flagship conference bringing together community leaders from across the Americas to exchange knowledge, resources, and best practices in community development.
• Communities of Practice Online communities within PartnersConnect for members to engage in discussions on topics including Education and Global Citizenship, Environment and Climate Action, Child Protection, and regional topics.
• Partner Chapters Network Network of 90+ grassroots Chapters across the Americas facilitating local community engagement, volunteer initiatives, and international partnerships through counterpart pairings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,202 professional exchanges conducted through Education and Culture Program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Primary government partner since 1983. The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, sponsors the Education and Culture Program implemented by Partners of the Americas. This partnership provides funding for international exchanges between the U.S. and Latin America/Caribbean.
• Universidad Nacional del Comahue (Argentina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with University of Texas at Tyler through Partners of the Americas and 100K Strong in the Americas initiative for STEAM education exchange.
• University of Texas at TylerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Universidad Nacional del Comahue through Partners of the Americas and 100K Strong in the Americas initiative for STEAM education exchange.
• 100K Strong in the AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation Fund initiative that Partners of the Americas supports, fostering higher education partnerships and student exchange across the Americas.
• ProSociedad (Jalisco, Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organization in Jalisco, Mexico planning and facilitating the TechnoCreatives exchange program for educators and creators.
• Universidad de San Carlos de GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported the 2023 What Works Conference as a partner, hosted in Antigua, Guatemala.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institute of International Education (IIE): A leading nonprofit that designs and manages international exchange, scholarship, and training programs, including the Fulbright Program. IIE is a direct peer given overlapping government-funded exchange portfolios and similar nonprofit, membership-style operating model.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: A global nonprofit that runs youth and educator intercultural exchange programs across the Americas and beyond. AFS is a direct peer because it operates volunteer-driven, chapter-based international exchanges with a comparable membership and network structure.
• World Learning: A nonprofit that delivers international exchange, training, and development programs, including the Experiment in International Living and SIT Study Abroad. World Learning is a direct peer through its government-funded exchange portfolio and educational programs across the Americas.
• IREX: An international nonprofit that designs and implements education and development programs globally, often funded by the U.S. Department of State and USAID. IREX competes with Partners of the Americas for government grants and operates similar exchange and capacity-building programs.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): A major nonprofit that administers international exchange and study abroad programs across the Americas and globally. CIEE directly competes with Partners of the Americas in government- and institutionally-funded educational exchange and training programs.

Others

• Peace Corps: A U.S. government agency that sends American volunteers abroad for community development and cultural exchange. Peace Corps is comparable in mission and people-to-people international development focus across the Americas but operates as a federal agency rather than a nonprofit.
• Fulbright Program: The U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Fulbright is comparable as a related government-funded international exchange program but is itself a government program rather than a competing implementer.

Broad incumbents

• AMIDEAST: A U.S.-based nonprofit that administers educational and professional exchange programs, primarily in the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST is a broad incumbent peer because it operates State Department-funded exchange programs under a similar nonprofit model, though its geographic focus differs.
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators: The leading professional association for international education and exchange professionals. NAFSA is a broad incumbent peer that overlaps with Partners of the Americas in international education programming, advocacy, and member services across the Americas.

Emerging players

• Global Citizen Year: An emerging nonprofit that runs gap-year and leadership fellowships in Latin America and Africa for U.S. high school graduates. It overlaps with Partners of the Americas in cross-border youth leadership development across the Americas but at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PartnersAmerica
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/partnersamericas
• Facebookfacebook.com/partnersamericas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/partners-of-the-americas
• Instagraminstagram.com/partnersoftheamericas

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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