World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston

Organization Overview

World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1977. 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 12/2023, World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston 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 12/2021, World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD, ITS PEOPLE, POLITICS, ECONOMIES AND CULTURES TO PARTICIPATE MORE EFFECTIVELY IN A GLOBAL WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL DELIVERS BALANCED, INFORMATIVE, BI-PARTISAN PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, BRINGING INTERNATIONAL LEADERS AND GEOPOLITICAL EXPERTS TO THE CITY OF HOUSTON AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, LUNCHEONS, FILM SCREENINGS, AND NETWORKING EVENTS. IN 2023, THE COUNCIL DELIVERED OVER 60 PROGRAMS. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED OVER 10,000 REGISTRANTS. MEMBERSHIP IN THE COUNCIL REACHED OVER 1,500 MEMBERSHIPS.


THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL TOURS TO REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD THAT HAVE A HIGH LEVEL OF GEOPOLITICAL INTEREST AND ACTIVITY. THESE TRIPS INVOLVE MEETING AND VISITING LEADERS IN THE COUNTRY OF STUDY THEY INFLUENCE IN SUBJECTS OF GEOGRAPHY, ECONOMICS, DEMOGRAPHY, POLITICS AND ESPECIALLY THE FOREIGN POLICY OF A STATE. THE COUNCIL SERVED OVER 55 TRAVELERS IN 2023.


THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL CONNECTS STUDENTS TO THE GLOBAL LEADERS AND PROVIDES THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, GLOBALLY COMPETENT CITIZENS. WE ALSO OFFER EDUCATORS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2023, THE COUNCIL'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING REACHED OVER 1,000 STUDENTS AND SPANNED ACROSS 20 SCHOOLS. THE ACADEMIC WORLD QUEST COMPETITION HOSTED OVE 35 STUDENT TEAMS AND OVER 200 STUDENT PARTICIPANTS. THE GLOBAL SCHOLARS ACADEMY HOSTED OVER 75 STUDENT PARTICIPANTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
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Director & Vice President
$0
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Director & Treasurer
$0
Name Not Listed
Director & Secretary
$0
Name Not Listed
Director & Chairman
$0
Name Not Listed
Director
$0
Name Not Listed
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$903,368
Investment income $5,553
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$55,752
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,162,321

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