World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 04/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 76-0308253
Organization Overview
World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston 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 12/2020, World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.6%) per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD, ITS PEOPLE, POLITICS, ECONOMIES AND CULTURES TO PARTICIPATE MORE EFFECTIVELY IN A GLOBAL WORLD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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 2021, THE COUNCIL DELIVERED OVER 60 PROGRAMS. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED OVER 4,000 REGISTRANTS. MEMBERSHIP IN THE COUNCIL REACHED OVER 1,400 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 2021, THE COUNCIL'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING REACHED OVER 1,000 STUDENTS AND SPANNED ACROSS 20 SCHOOLS. THE ACADEMIC WORLD QUEST COMPETITION HOSTED OVER 35 STUDENT TEAMS AND OVER 200 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 20 TRAVELERS IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maryanne B Maldonado CEO | Officer | 40 | $167,910 |
Brad Ringleb Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Lafollette Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Gendel Director & Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Soma Somasundaram Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vivek Chidambaram Director & President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $347,033 |
| Fundraising events | $371,150 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $177,097 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $935,280 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $89,483 |
| Investment income | $23,375 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$31,157 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,019,876 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $51 |
| 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. | $206,956 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,964 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $527,700 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,394 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $55,071 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,484 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,318 |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,118 |
| Office expenses | $38,419 |
| Information technology | $31,574 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,958 |
| Travel | $2,527 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $68 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,227 |
| Insurance | $16,159 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,137,939 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $517,169 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,179,507 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,696,676 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,548 |
| 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 | $8,090 |
| Total liabilities | $11,638 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,685,038 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,696,676 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston has recieved totaling $43,125.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
P J Moran Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: DONATION | $15,000 |
Fred And Mabel R Parks Foundation Sugar Land, TX PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
The Methodist Hospital Houston, TX PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICES | $6,000 |
Petroleum Equipment & Services Association Houston, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $6,000 |
Carleton Speed Family Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON GLOBAL ISSUES | $5,000 |
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: MG | $1,125 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
World Affairs Council Of Dallas Fort Worth Dallas, TX | $2,698,717 | $1,948,075 |
World Affairs Council Of Greater Houston Houston, TX | $1,696,676 | $1,019,876 |
Conflict And Development Foundation Castroville, TX | $10,793,398 | $2,410,716 |
Jerusalem Institute Of Justice Inc McKinney, TX | $60,597 | $493,502 |
International Sister Cities Association Of Fort Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | $839,774 | $563,563 |
World Affairs Council Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $177,239 | $338,524 |
Los Alamos Study Group Albuquerque, NM | $19,755 | $115,156 |
The Dallas Committee On Foreign Relations Dallas, TX | $98,662 | $0 |
Institute For Global Field And Policy Research Euless, TX | $4,799 | $0 |
Public Policy Information Fund Marathon, TX | $62,811 | $0 |
2430 Group Inc Austin, TX | $0 | $152,000 |
Gideon Shield Institute Whitehouse, TX | $0 | $0 |