World Affairs Council Of Dallas Fort Worth is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1953. 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 03/2023, World Affairs Council Of Dallas Fort Worth employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Affairs Council Of Dallas Fort Worth 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 03/2023, World Affairs Council Of Dallas Fort Worth generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 7 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1951, THE MISSION OF THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF DALLAS/FORT WORTH HAS BEEN TO PROVIDE RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT GLOBAL ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ESTABLISHING NORTH TEXAS AS A CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS AND BUSINESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC SPEAKER PROGRAMS: APRIL 1, 2022 MARCH 31, 2023THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL PRESENTS PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN NATIONAL AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS. IN FY 2023, THE COUNCIL PRESENTED 76 PROGRAMS WITH AROUND 5,387 ATTENDEES AT OUR PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR. THE COUNCIL RETURNED TO IN-PERSON PROGRAMING, WITH NEARLY MONTHLY WEBINARS TO ACCOMMODATE MEMBERS THAT WISHED TO STAY HOME DUE TO THE COVID-19. SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS FEATURED: SECRETARY MIKE POMPEO, AMBASSADOR NIKKI HALEY, REZA ASLAN, JON MEACHAM, REP. WILL HURD, SWISS AMB. JACQUES PITTELOUD, JONATHAN MARTIN, KARL ROVE, DAN HUNT, FRANCIS FUKUYAMA, AMBASSADOR KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, JEREMI SURI, DOUGLAS BRINKLEY, MARIE YOVANOVITCH, SWEDISH AMBASSADOR OLOFSDOTTER, ISABEL WILKERSON, AND FORMER STATE DEPARTMENT SPEAKER NED PRICE. SOME PROGRAM PARTNERS INCLUDED: THE CENTER FOR PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY AT SMU, AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE OF DALLAS, REFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS, AFTER8TOEDUCATE, KOREA FOUNDATION, AND THE DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART. WE HELD OUR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTATION AGAIN IN PERSON THIS YEAR, WITH GUEST SPEAKER NED PRICE. THE COUNCIL RECOGNIZED AMBASSADOR JEANNE L. PHILLIPS WITH THE 39TH ANNUAL H. NEIL MALLON AWARD IN NOVEMBER 2022.
GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERS PROGRAMOUR ROBUST GLOBAL YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM ("GYL") PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM ON TOPICS SUCH AS CIVICS, PUBLIC POLICY, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, CULTURE, AND HISTORY. ADDITIONALLY, GYL PROVIDES RESOURCES AND WORKSHOPS TO TEACHERS TO ENHANCE THEIR OWN CURRICULA. WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 70 JUNIOR WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL (JWAC) CLUBS ACTIVE IN LOCAL SCHOOLS (PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND CHARTER) AND OUR JWAC STUDENTS HEARD FROM NUMEROUS EXPERTS AND LEADERS DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. IN ADDITION TO SPEAKERS, WE HOST THE ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS, SEVERAL INTERNATIONAL CAREER DAYS, SIX STUDENT LEADERSHIP TRAININGS, SOCIALS, NINE TOPICAL DISCUSSIONS, SERVICE PROJECTS, TEACHER TRAVEL TO THE UAE, DISCUSSION GROUPS AND AWARD PROGRAMS LIKE 20 UNDER 20 AND EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR. THE GYL PROGRAM IMPACTED ALMOST 10K STUDENTS DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR.
INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM AND PROTOCOL & DIPLOMATIC SERVICESTHE COUNCIL'S INTERNATIONAL VISITOR PROGRAM COORDINATES THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S PREMIERPROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (IVLP), AS WELL AS VARIOUS FEE FOR SERVICE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS. WORKING WITH AN EXTENSIVE TEAM OF LOCAL VOLUNTEERS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, THE PROGRAM PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN SUPPORTING PUBLIC DIPLOMACY BY FOSTERING INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE REGION. IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, THE COUNCIL HOSTED INTERNATIONAL VISITOR GROUPS VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON BY ARRANGING MEETINGS WITH U.S. PROFESSIONAL COUNTERPARTS TO SHARE AND EXCHANGE IDEAS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Manjusha Shankaradas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Mcnulty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Wheeler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Garcia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Oliver Chandhok Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Randall Bond Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Bluecrossblueshield Staff Medical Insurance | 11/29/15 | $189,417 |
Hilton Anatole Dallas Hosting Events/foods & Beverages/video & | 11/29/15 | $158,716 |
Four Point Star Operating Co Lp Office Rental And Utilities | 11/29/15 | $133,174 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $457,542 |
Fundraising events | $1,007,667 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $360,518 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,010 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,825,727 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $490,273 |
Investment income | $29,645 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,763 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$304,858 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,056,550 |
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. | $379,304 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,508 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,000,860 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55,415 |
Other employee benefits | $160,251 |
Payroll taxes | $104,035 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $42,609 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,836 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,544 |
Office expenses | $43,450 |
Information technology | $96,708 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $142,685 |
Travel | $3,385 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,842 |
Insurance | $8,003 |
All other expenses | $23,468 |
Total functional expenses | $2,383,981 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $660,598 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $106,804 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $334,311 |
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 | $7,022 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $59,963 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $148,651 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $1,047,832 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,594,856 |
Total assets | $4,960,037 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,468 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $124,433 |
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 | $2,635,218 |
Total liabilities | $2,906,119 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $819,743 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,234,175 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,960,037 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Conflict And Development Foundation Castroville, TX | $47,344,165 | $48,741,976 |
World Affairs Council Of Dallas Fort Worth Dallas, TX | $4,960,037 | $2,056,550 |
World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston Houston, TX | $1,644,328 | $1,162,321 |
International Sister Cities Association Of Fort Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | $894,467 | $1,394,491 |
Jerusalem Institute Of Justice Inc McKinney, TX | $646,805 | $802,999 |
World Affairs Council Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $190,092 | $257,446 |
Los Alamos Study Group Albuquerque, NM | $19,755 | $115,156 |
2430 Group Inc Austin, TX | $127,217 | $200,937 |
The Dallas Committee On Foreign Relations Irving, TX | $50,799 | $0 |
Institute For Global Field And Policy Research Euless, TX | $4,799 | $0 |
Public Policy Information Fund Marathon, TX | $62,811 | $0 |
Gideon Shield Institute Whitehouse, TX | $0 | $0 |