Uniform Disclosure Statement

American Youth Hostels, Inc., dba Hostelling International USA (HI USA), is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization. Gifts and donations to HI USA are deductible as charitable contributions for your federal income tax purposes. HI USA’s Tax ID# is 13-5639689. Our financial report is always sent free to anyone requesting a copy from our principal place of business. Simply contact us in writing at: HI USA, 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1225, Silver Spring, Maryland  20910, Attn: Financial Services.

Additionally, certain US states require us to advise you that a copy of our financial report is available from them. You may also request our report from these states following their processes below:

Florida: A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll free 800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by this state.

Maryland: Copies of documents and information submitted by HI USA are available for the cost of copies and postage from the Secretary of State, Statehouse, Annapolis, MD 21401, phone 410-974-5534.

Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of American Youth Hostels, Inc., may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.

New Jersey: Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General of the state of New Jersey by calling 973-504-6215. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.

New York: On request, a copy of HI USA’s last annual report filed with the Department of State is available from HI USA at the address listed above or from the New York Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.

North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State.

Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of American Youth Hostels, Inc., may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, at 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Virginia: A financial statement is available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA, 23218, phone 804-786-2042, on request.

West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25035. Registration with the agency does not imply endorsement. Your gift to HI USA is tax deductible and will be used as designated.