Council Of American Ambassadors
- Assets
- $8.3m
- Revenue
- $437.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1296972
Organization Overview
Council Of American Ambassadors is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (Q03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Council Of American Ambassadors employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council Of American Ambassadors 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, Council Of American Ambassadors generated $437.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $318.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE OF THE AMBASSADOR AND THE EMBASSY TEAM IN CARRYING OUT U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND TO DEVELOP YOUNG LEADERS FOR SERVICE TO THE NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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!"
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen S Sheehan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $88,879 |
Timothy A Chorba President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Bruce S Gelb Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Glen A Holden Vice Chair/ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph B Gildenhorn Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
G Phillip Hughes Senior VP | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $202,000 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $43,117 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $245,117 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $134,821 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $53,281 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,877 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $437,304 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,317 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $106,450 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,836 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $42,402 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,991 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,236 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,644 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $908 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $25,116 |
| Information technology | $6,454 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,493 |
| Travel | $1,527 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,760 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,034 |
| Insurance | $3,127 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $318,627 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,627 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,362 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $120,000 |
| 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 | $7,283 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $771 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,285 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,014,493 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,126 |
| Total assets | $8,302,947 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $293 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $293 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,350,137 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,952,517 |
| 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 | $8,302,947 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Council Of American Ambassadors has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
J Howard And Brenda Lagrange Johnson And Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICALAND MEDICAL PRESERVATION | $3,000 |
David And Sheila Cornstein Foundation Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $7,220,794 |
| Earnings | $981,219 |
| Admin Expense | $14,550 |
| Net Contributions | $10,407 |
| Other Expense | $60,751 |
| Ending Balance | $8,137,119 |
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|---|---|---|
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American Academy Of Diplomacy Washington, DC | $4,486,594 | $872,660 |
Council Of American Ambassadors Washington, DC | $8,302,947 | $437,304 |
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