Creation of the Foundation in Spain
The International Studies Foundation is a non-profit organization. It was founded in 2007 in Spain by CIS – The College for International Studies, along with a group of individuals who currently sit on the Foundation’s board. The foundation is in full compliance with the Spanish law (Ley 50/2002 del 26 de diciembre de Fundaciones).
Spanish Registration
The Foundation was officially registered as a non-profit organization with the Spanish Government on 11/12/2007, number 1015. This means that it is recognized by the Spanish Government as a private legal entity that pursues ends of general interest.
Creation of the Foundation in the US
The International Studies Foundation (EIN 45-5066140) was registered in Washington DC with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Corporation Division on April of 2012 as a non-profit organization (registration number N00004550114).
US Registry
The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has awarded the International Studies Foundation USA Inc. charity public organization status under section code 501 (c) 3. This implies the exemption from public taxes and tax deductions for the received donations .