US-Indonesia Society

What US-Indonesia Society does

USINDO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and incorporated in the District of Columbia, operating as the premier civil society organization dedicated exclusively to strengthening U.S.-Indonesia relations. The organization maintains dual offices in Washington DC (1616 P Street NW) and Jakarta (The Plaza Tower), enabling direct engagement with both governments, and serves diplomats, business leaders, academics, and U.S. students and young professionals. Its core offerings include Open Forums (public panel discussions on bilateral policy topics), Galas (annual networking dinners featuring cabinet-level officials), the Summer Studies Program (a ten-week Indonesian language and cultural immersion program in Yogyakarta and Jakarta supported by the Freeman Foundation), the Professional Fellows Program, the Edward E. Masters Fellowship, the YSEALI Professional Fellows Program administered for the U.S. Department of State, Facilitative Meetings (private off-the-record sessions), and bilateral councils on Religion and Pluralism and on Higher Education Partnership.

USINDO has no proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI capability; its website is a standard WordPress installation using third-party tools (Zoom, Google Forms, Network for Good) for event registration, membership, and program applications. The organization has no public funding rounds, no venture-backed instruments, and no investor base. Revenue is generated through tiered individual memberships ($25 to $10,000+), corporate sponsorships ($1,500+), gala ticket sales and sponsor packages ($125-$1,500), foundation grants (most notably the Freeman Foundation), and government-funded exchange administration (YSEALI).

The organization's go-to-market is event-driven, relying on convening power, dual-country presence, and political access drawn from over 30 years of relationships with U.S. and Indonesian government officials, corporate sponsors, and academic partners including AMINEF, IIE, the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, CSIS, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. USINDO leverages a multi-channel marketing approach combining website content, email newsletters (including a weekly Corporate Digest for Sponsor-tier members), social media, earned media, and video documentation of events to reach its audience segments.

Name

US-Indonesia Society

Legal name

The US-Indonesia Society

Website

https://usindo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

US-Indonesia Society (USINDO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that operates from Washington DC and Jakarta to strengthen U.S.-Indonesia relations through public forums, educational exchange programs, and bilateral councils serving diplomats, business leaders, students, and academics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Relations & Educational Exchange Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration (EDAIABAK)

Keywords

• Diplomatic relations programs
• Educational exchange programs
• Cultural immersion programs
• Professional fellowship programs
• Bilateral strategic dialogue

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Memberships and Donations: Individual sponsorships ranging from $25 for students to $10,000+ for benefactors, providing various membership benefits including event invitations and priority seating.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at $1,500 or more, with recognition and close collaboration with USINDO in developing programs and participating in specially arranged meetings.
3. Gala Dinner Revenue: Revenue from gala dinner ticket sales ranging from $125-$275 per individual and sponsorship packages from $300-$1,500, with tax-deductible portions.
4. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations such as the Freeman Foundation for educational exchange programs like the Summer Studies Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

USINDO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strengthens U.S.-Indonesia bilateral relations through public discussions (open forums, galas, special events, facilitative meetings) and long-term bi-national educational exchange programs including the Summer Studies Program, Professional Fellows Program, Edward E. Masters Fellowship, and YSEALI Professional Fellows Program. The organization also operates bilateral councils on religion/pluralism and higher education partnership, and runs tiered individual and corporate sponsorship programs.

Product overview

USINDO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit diplomatic society that does not offer a traditional software product or platform. Its portfolio consists of public programs and membership services focused on strengthening U.S.-Indonesia bilateral relations. The core offerings include Open Forums (public panel discussions on policy topics), the Summer Studies Program (Indonesian language/cultural immersion for U.S. students), the Professional Fellows Program (professional exchange), Galas (annual networking dinners), Special Events, Facilitative Meetings (private off-the-record sessions for sponsors), and two bilateral councils on religion/pluralism and higher education. USINDO also operates tiered membership programs for individuals (sponsorship levels from $25 to $10,000+) and corporate sponsors ($1,500+). Programs are delivered in-person in Washington DC and Jakarta, and online via Zoom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Open Forums

Quantifiable outcome

• 270+ alumni from Summer Studies Program pursuing Indonesia-connected careers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• @america Cultural CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2019Venue partner at Pacific Place Mall Level 3 SCBD, Jakarta for USINDO-US Embassy Jakarta Open Forum events.
• American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages the Fulbright Indonesia exchange program for both Americans and Indonesians. USINDO collaborates on education exchange discussions and AMINEF's Executive Director participates in USINDO Open Forums.
• Institute of International Education (IIE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international education organization whose Executive Vice President participates in USINDO forums to share data and analysis on changing landscapes and current outlook for U.S.-Indonesia student exchanges.
• U.S.-ASEAN Business CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business council whose Interim President and CEO (Ambassador Brian D. McFeeters) participates in USINDO forums to share perspectives from U.S. business partners operating in Indonesia.
• U.S. Embassy JakartamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Open Forums with USINDO on trade, investment, and bilateral relations topics. Example: USINDO-US Embassy Jakarta Open Forum on Accelerating Growth of U.S.-Indonesia Trade and Investment.
• U.S. Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in hosting President Prabowo's business summit in Washington DC on February 18, 2026 alongside US-ASEAN Business Council and USINDO.
• ISEAS – Yusof Ishak InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore-based research institute whose experts (Melinda Martinus, Julia Lau, Dr. Siwage Dharma Negara) present survey data on Indonesian public opinion at USINDO Open Forums.
• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington DC think tank whose energy and trade experts (Clayton Seigle, William Reinsch) serve as panelists for USINDO forums on energy security and trade developments.
• YSEALI (Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Department of State initiative for which USINDO administers the Professional Fellows Program as part of the YSEALI program for young Southeast Asian leaders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Asia Society: Asia Society is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering understanding and partnerships between the U.S. and Asia through policy dialogue, educational exchange, and cultural programming. It shares USINDO's bilateral engagement model but operates at much greater scale and across multiple Asian countries.
• East-West Center: The East-West Center is a U.S.-based institution that promotes cross-cultural understanding and educational exchange between the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific. Its fellowship, student, and convening programs are directly comparable to USINDO's Summer Studies and Professional Fellows.
• Japan Society: Japan Society is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to deepening U.S.-Japan bilateral relations through programming, exchange, and cultural events. It mirrors USINDO's exact organizational template (membership tiers, galas, educational exchanges, forums) and is highly comparable in mission and structure.
• Korea Society: Korea Society is a U.S. nonprofit that promotes U.S.-Korea relations via forums, galas, fellowships, and educational programming. Its model (tiered memberships, sponsored events, bilateral fellowships) directly parallels USINDO's approach for the U.S.-Korea relationship.
• American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS): AIFIS is a U.S. nonprofit dedicated to advancing Indonesian studies through research fellowships, conferences, and scholarly exchange. It shares USINDO's exclusive focus on U.S.-Indonesia academic and cultural engagement but at a smaller, scholar-led scale.
• U.S.-ASEAN Business Council: U.S.-ASEAN Business Council is an active USINDO partner that convenes U.S. and ASEAN (including Indonesian) government and business leaders for trade and investment dialogue. It operates as a larger, business-led counterpart to USINDO's broader educational and diplomatic programming.
• American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF): AMINEF manages the Fulbright Indonesia program for both Americans and Indonesians, and is a named USINDO partner. It operates educational exchanges specifically focused on Indonesia, making it one of the closest direct peers for USINDO's educational programming.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): CSIS is a major Washington DC think tank whose experts regularly participate in USINDO Open Forums on energy and trade. While a partner rather than direct competitor, CSIS operates overlapping policy dialogue on U.S.-Indonesia and Southeast Asia issues.
• Institute of International Education (IIE): IIE is one of the largest U.S. international education organizations, operating across many countries. It is a USINDO partner and shares the educational exchange mission, but at significantly greater scale and with a much broader geographic mandate.

Regional players

• ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute: ISEAS is a Singapore-based research institute whose experts present survey data on Indonesia at USINDO forums. It shares an analytical focus on Southeast Asia and Indonesia but operates from a different geography and academic mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/USINDO
• Facebookfacebook.com/USINDO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usindo-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/theusindo

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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