International Relations Council
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $262.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 03/1957
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-0864912
Organization Overview
International Relations Council is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, International Relations Council employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Relations Council 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, International Relations Council generated $262.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $254.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COUNCIL STRENGTHENS KANSAS CITY'S GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE BY MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE DIALOGUE AROUND WORLD EVENTS, GLOBAL ISSUES, AND THEIR IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. AS A NONPARTISAN, EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE IRC VALUES INFORMED CIVIL DISCOURSE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND SUBSTANCE AS WE WORK TO SHARPEN OUR COMMUNITY'S 21ST-CENTURY GLOBAL ACUMEN. OUR VISION IS A GLOBALLY INFORMED, ENGAGED, AND ACTIVE KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY THAT WELCOMES DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES AND CONNECTS THROUGH A SINCERE DESIRE TO CONTRIBUTE TO OUR SHARED FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FROM ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, OUR FIRST SPEAKER IN JANUARY 1955, TO SECRETARIES OF STATE HENRY KISSINGER, MADELEINE ALBRIGHT, AND CONDOLEEZZA RICE, FROM REVERED JOURNALIST JIM LEHRER TO PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR CAROL BELLAMY, HUNDREDS OF JOURNALISTS, PROFESSORS, DIPLOMATS, AND OTHER EXPERTS HAVE JOINED US IN KANSAS CITY THROUGH THE YEARS TO PROVIDE KEEN INTERNATIONAL INSIGHT, VALUABLE ANALYSIS, AND A RANGE OF PERSPECTIVES TO THE IRC'S DIVERSE AUDIENCE. OUR ROBUST GLOBAL-AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR IRC INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO DIVE INTO INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, ENGAGE EXPERTS, AND UNDERSTAND MORE FULLY THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND THE WORLD AND IN OUR REGION. IRC LECTURES AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS ARE OFTEN FREE OR LOW-COST AND OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COUNCIL IS PROUD TO WORK WITH KANSAS CITY-AREA SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA ARE INVITED TO PUT THEIR GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST IN THE ANNUAL ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST COMPETITION, A FLAGSHIP PROGRAM OF THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCILS OF AMERICA. THE LOCAL COMPETITION, HOSTED BY THE IRC EVERY SPRING SINCE 2006, IS ENTIRELY COST-FREE FOR SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, AWAY FROM THE BORDERS AND COASTS, KANSAS CITY-AREA STUDENTS ARE OFTEN SURPRISED TO FIND JUST HOW MANY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT THEM AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. EACH FALL, THE YOUR GLOBAL FUTURE COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR BRINGS STUDENTS TO THE TABLE WITH DOZENS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES TO SHOW THEM JUST HOW GLOBAL THEIR FUTURE CAN BE.
THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COUNCIL OFFERS MEMBERSHIP FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, UNIVERSITIES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES. WE VALUE OUR MEMBERS AND THE UNIQUE INSIGHTS, INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE, AND SINCERE DESIRE TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD THEY BRING TO THE IRC NETWORK AND THE KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY. OUR MEMBERS COME FROM A WIDE RANGE OF BACKGROUNDS AND INCLUDE COMMUNITY LEADERS, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PEOPLE, UNIVERSITY FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN DEEPENING THEIR GLOBAL. EXPENSES IN THIS PROGRAM AREA INVOLVE RECRUITING, ONBOARDING, AND SERVING MEMBERS.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROGRAMMING
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Hughes Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $64,550 |
Kimberly Connelly President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Michael Makara First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Narbeli Galindo Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Karenbeth Zacharias Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Au Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $72,175 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,350 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $81,882 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $179,407 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $61,676 |
| Investment income | $22,387 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,335 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $262,574 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,550 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,618 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $87,360 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,165 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,975 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,052 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $566 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,693 |
| Information technology | $5,317 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,991 |
| Travel | $1,808 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,624 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $272 |
| Insurance | $14,435 |
| All other expenses | $1,437 |
| Total functional expenses | $254,918 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,624 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,912 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $816 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,012,447 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,033,799 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,917 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,437 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $20,354 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $923,586 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $89,859 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,033,799 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that International Relations Council has recieved totaling $9,873.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Louis And Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $7,500 |
Buttonwood Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONRIBUTION | $1,000 |
Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation Atchison, KS PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $500 |
Buttonwood Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONRIBUTION | $500 |
Hallmark Corporate Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $200 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $125 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $892,465 |
| Earnings | $128,088 |
| Net Contributions | $26,566 |
| Grants | $32,500 |
| Ending Balance | $1,014,619 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Henry M Paulson Jr Institute Chicago, IL | $21,567,967 | $6,055,335 |
Friends Of Elnet Skokie, IL | $4,365,191 | $6,109,452 |
Cure Violence Global Chicago, IL | $1,002,868 | $3,682,549 |
Iitkgp Foundation Omaha, NE | $2,505,378 | $1,432,256 |
Gilloury Institute Chicago, IL | $2,334,773 | $1,553,904 |
Kentucky Institute For International Studies Inc Bowling Green, KY | $370,143 | $326,565 |
Middle East Cultural And Charitable Society Chicago, IL | $731,936 | $593,344 |
Iowa Council For International Understanding Des Moines, IA | $94,867 | $504,179 |
Millions Of Conversations Inc Nashville, TN | $276,449 | $740,798 |
Japan America Society Of Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | $1,136,494 | $554,456 |
Global Ties Kc Inc Kansas City, MO | $457,247 | $330,597 |
Focus International Inc Wichita, KS | $189,341 | $406,961 |