Program areas at World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
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 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.
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.
Who funds World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Maryanne Maldonado | Chief Executive Officer | $198,322 | 2024-12-06 |
| Sandija Bayot | Chief Development Officer | $92,185 | 2024-10-24 |
| Ronan O'Malley | Chief Programs Officer | | 2024-10-24 |
| Cheri Rocha | Director of Operations | | 2024-10-24 |
| Jahan Jafarpour | Director of Programs | | 2024-10-24 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,199,762 | $908,915 | 32% |
| Program services | $801,536 | $461,850 | 73.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $21,353 | $4,441 | 380.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-43,799 | $-75,307 | 41.8% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $28,922 | $18,597 | 55.5% |
| Total revenues | $2,007,774 | $1,318,496 | 52.3% |
Organizations like World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Middle East Institute | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $6,667,126 |
| World Affairs Council of Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $938,508 |
| Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $9,437,563 |
| Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $2,404,147 |
| WorldOregon | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $901,018 |
| The Columbus Council on World Affairs | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $857,550 |
| World Affairs Council of Philadelphia | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $1,887,300 |
| Cleveland Council on World Affairs | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $1,642,968 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $849,582 |
| World Affairs Council of Connecticut | 501(c)(3) | Hartford, CT | $640,479 |
Data update history
January 19, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsPublic policy
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1235 N LP W 1025
- Houston, TX 77008
- Metro area
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Website URL
- wachouston.org/
- Phone
- (713) 522-7811
- Facebook page
- WACHYP
- Twitter profile
- @wachouston
IRS details
- EIN
- 76-0308253
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1990
- 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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