World Affairs Council Of Western Michigan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2021, World Affairs Council Of Western Michigan employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Affairs Council Of Western Michigan is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, World Affairs Council Of Western Michigan generated $270.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.6k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF WORLD AFFAIRS AND UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY AND TO LINK WESTERN MICHIGAN TO THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GREAT DECISIONS AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY LECTURES. 8 VIRTUAL LECTURES WITH AVERAGE 350 VIEWS OVER 8 WEEKS.
WORLDQUEST IS OUR INTERNATIONAL TRIVIA GAME PLAYED WITH 36 PLAYERS. IT IS ALWAYS HELD DURING WORLD TRADE WEEK (A DESIGNATED WEEK BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE).
SPECIAL PROGRAM - ANNUAL EVENT FEATURING GENERAL JIM MATTIS. THERE WERE 1269 ATTENDEES.
MISC PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ping Liang Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Guk Keong Low Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Tyler Vice Preside | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Dick Gauthieer President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kerry Brozyna Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Dakoske Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $149,406 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,305 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $265,711 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,002 |
Investment income | $44 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $270,757 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $113,430 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,510 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,770 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $384 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,388 |
All other expenses | $734 |
Total functional expenses | $179,590 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $198,043 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $86,389 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,379 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $87,489 |
Total assets | $373,300 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,404 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $46,449 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $59,853 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $313,447 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $373,300 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that World Affairs Council Of Western Michigan has recieved totaling $226,760.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Meijer Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $140,000 |
The Meijer Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Wolverine World Wide Foundation Rockford, MI PURPOSE: OTHER | $25,500 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Cleveland Council On World Affairs Cleveland, OH | $1,039,165 | $1,181,909 |
Institute For Social Policy And Understanding Dearborn, MI | $1,737,296 | $1,401,317 |
Columbus Council On World Affairs Columbus, OH | $599,005 | $799,842 |
World Affairs Council Of Western Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | $373,300 | $270,757 |
Center For Military Readiness Livonia, MI | $26,111 | $81,114 |
International Forgiveness Institute Inc Madison, WI | $130,597 | $0 |
Rccc Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $17,103 | $0 |