Program areas at World Affairs Council
Global leadership exchange - advances international understanding by connecting greater seattle community members with global leaders through professional and youth exchanges under the auspices of the u.s. department of state and other recognized exchange programs.
Global classroom - addresses the need for greater international context and content in the k-12 curriculum by providing curricular resources, professional development programs for teachers, and engaging k-12 students directly on global issues.
Community programs - creates frequent opportunities for discussion, dialogue, and debate on global issues. The Council's approximately 100 annual events offer a non-partisan and civil forum for community members to become more knowledgeable about international issues and their local relevance, to become inspired to learn more, and to become more connected to others who share an interest in global issues.
Japanese connections - organizes and leads high school students on two week trips to japan.
Who funds World Affairs Council
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Global Ties Us | 2023-09 | Implementation of the International Visitors Leadership Program | $455,774 |
| The Halle Foundation | 2023-12 | To Sponsor Four Educational Events Focused on Germany and German-Us Relations, Support A Global Leadership Training Program of Professionals in Germany, and Fund 3 High-Level Educational Programs Focusing on German Politics. | $42,779 |
| World Learning | 2023-06 | Participant Exchanges | $30,782 |
| ...and 11 more grants received |
Personnel at World Affairs Council
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jacqueline Miller | President and Chief Executive Officer | $154,274 | 2024-11-02 |
Financials for World Affairs Council
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,244,151 | $799,104 | 55.7% |
| Program services | $134,832 | $240,505 | -43.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $40,238 | $5,138 | 683.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $1,800 | $5,400 | -66.7% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,421,021 | $1,050,147 | 35.3% |
Organizations like World Affairs Council
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| WorldOregon | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $901,018 |
| World Affairs Council of Dallas / Fort Worth | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $2,056,550 |
| The Columbus Council on World Affairs | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $928,421 |
| Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $2,404,147 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $849,582 |
| World Affairs Council of Greater Houston | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $2,007,774 |
| Cleveland Council on World Affairs | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $1,481,862 |
| World Affairs Council of Philadelphia | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $1,887,300 |
| The Middle East Institute | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $6,667,126 |
| World Affairs Council of Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $938,508 |
Data update history
August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $455,774 from Global Ties Us December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Seattle Foundation Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsPublic policy
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2200 Alaskan Way 450
- Seattle, WA 98121
- Metro area
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- County
- King County, WA
- Website URL
- world-affairs.org/Â
- Phone
- (206) 441-5910
- Facebook page
- wacseattleÂ
- Twitter profile
- @wacseattleÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 91-0586924
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1951
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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