Saint Paul, MN

NACEL OPEN DOOR INC

EIN 45-0369642

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

Nacel Open Door strives to open minds, broaden perspectives and create lifelong international connections through educational exchange and immersive programs.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About NACEL OPEN DOOR INC

Nacel Open Door Inc. (NOD) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 45-0369642) that administers international student exchange programs, short-term cultural immersion, and related K–12 international education initiatives. Formed in 1997 through the merger of two long-standing exchange organizations, NOD operates nationally from the St. Paul/Roseville, Minnesota area and places international students with host families while supporting U.S. students who study abroad.

Programs center on homestays, academic placements, short-term cultural trips, and scholarships for students ages roughly 11–18; NOD is designated as a Department of State J-1 exchange sponsor and participates in quality-assurance networks for student exchange. In recent years the organization has continued core exchange activity, hosted hundreds of students annually, and maintained its school- and program-based partnerships within the Nacel International School System and affiliated international programs.

Notable achievements

Legacy merger and sustained operation

Formed in 1997 from the merger of organizations originating in 1957 and 1964, Nacel Open Door continues multi-decade experience delivering student exchange and international education.

Ongoing student placements

NOD regularly places and supports hundreds of international exchange students annually through homestays and school enrollments across the United States.

Established international school partnerships

Developed and supported the Nacel International School System, including the Saint Paul Preparatory School model and multiple international partner schools, expanding long-term K–12 international education offerings.

At a glance

Total assets: $2.4M
Annual revenue: $3.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 45-0369642
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: www.nacelopendoor.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Designated by the U.S. Department of State as an authorized J-1 exchange visitor program sponsor.

Listed by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) for meeting established quality standards for high-school level exchange.

Rated by independent charity evaluators and listed on major nonprofit information services as an established international education nonprofit with multi-million-dollar annual program activity.

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