EIN 52-1296972

Council of American Ambassadors

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Council of American Ambassadors advances public understanding of the role of the Ambassador and the embassy team in carrying out US foreign policy. It aims to develop young leaders for service to the nation and offers fellowships in international affairs and public diplomacy that provide mentoring by former Ambassadors, practical training, and academic study. The council publishes "The Ambassadors Review," administers "Ambassadors Perspectives," an online forum for foreign affairs commentary, and issues reports on conferences and international missions. It is located in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$397,995
2023
Total expenses
$471,550
2023
Total assets
$8,014,770
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Council of American Ambassadors

Bi-annual conferences: meetings that provide a forum for the discussion of salient issues of the day with the leadership of the administration and representatives of the foreign affairs community.
Fellowships (international affairs and public diplomacy) - these programs combine mentoring by former Ambassadors, practical training and academic study to develop young leaders in international affairs and public diplomacy.
Publications and podcasts - the Council publishes a foreign affairs journal, 'the Ambassadors review,' administers 'Ambassadors perspectives,' an on-line forum for foreign affairs commentary, and issues reports on conferences and international missions to promote an informed citizenry. The Council also hosts the podcast series, "caa live!"
Ambassadors roundtable - this program enables Council members to engage in off-the record dialogues with chiefs of mission accredited to the white house.
International missions - the Council sponsors an international mission program to conduct on-the-spot investigations of national and/or regional conditions.

Who funds Council of American Ambassadors

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Louis DeJoy and Aldona Z Wos Family FoundationGeneral Operations$4,500
Earle I Mack FoundationExempt Purpose$3,000
Stephenson FoundationTo Support the Role of the American Ambassador and the Country Team in Carrying Out U.s. Foreign Policy at Embassies Around the World.$2,500
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Council of American Ambassadors

NameTitleCompensation
Joyce ChandranExecutive Director
Grayce McAllisterCommunications Director
Joyce ChadranPast Executive Director$125,000

Financials for Council of American Ambassadors

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$217,224
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$160,550
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$19,846
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$79
Miscellaneous revenues$296
Total revenues$397,995

Form 990s for Council of American Ambassadors

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-05990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
April 21, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $4,500 from Louis DeJoy and Aldona Z Wos Family Foundation
February 23, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 18, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 6, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Stroum Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
888 17th St NW 306
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
americanambassadors.org/ 
Phone
(202) 296-3757
Facebook page
AmericanAmbassadors 
Twitter profile
@amerambassadors 
IRS details
EIN
52-1296972
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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