EIN 91-0586924

World Affairs Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
Year formed
1951
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
World Affairs Council advances global understanding and engagement throughout the Puget Sound region through community programs that create 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 affairs. Our programs build an engaged, inspired, and connected global citizenry. We bring the world to the region and help inform local debates about global issues.
Total revenues
$1,421,021
2023
Total expenses
$1,350,811
2023
Total assets
$1,343,038
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

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
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Global Ties UsImplementation of the International Visitors Leadership Program$455,774
World LearningParticipant Exchanges$30,782
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$27,899
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at World Affairs Council

NameTitleCompensation
Jacqueline MillerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$144,182
John E UnbehendTreasurer
Sheila RemesPast Treasurer$0
Brian ScrenarSecretary$0
Tom LombardoChair$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for World Affairs Council

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,244,151
Program services$134,832
Investment income and dividends$40,238
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,800
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,421,021

Form 990s for World Affairs Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-10990View PDF
2022-122023-08-02990View PDF
2021-122022-06-21990View PDF
2020-122021-09-20990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $27,899 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Seattle Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Moccasin Lake Foundation
September 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
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/ 
Phone
(206) 441-5910
Facebook page
wacseattle 
Twitter profile
@wacseattle 
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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