THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF SAN A… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ARMEN BABAJANIAN

Phone

2103089494

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF SAN ANTONIO, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $330K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF WORLD AFFAIRS AND UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY, AND TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF ITS CITIZENS AND FUTURE LEADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY PRESENTING A LECTURE SERIES, HOLDING RECEPTIONS, ORGANIZING DISCUSSION GROUPS, SPONSORING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS, AND HOSTING DELIBERATIVE SESSIONS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $184,316 Revenue: $63,560

Founded in 1982, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio mission is to promote public understanding of world affairs and United States foreign policy, and toenhance the ability of the community and future leaders to participate as global citizens. The World Affairs Council of San Antonio is part of the World Affairs Councils of America, with more than 90 member organizations in 40 states."Come for the program, stay for the conversation," IS AN OFTEN-MENTIONED BENEFIT OF PARTICIPATION IN WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL PROGRAMS. THE COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT AND EXPOSURE TO FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL TOPICS OF CURRENT INTEREST.Programs include:DISTINQUISHED SPEAKER SERIES:A series of evening events featuring prestigious experts in foreign affairs.GLOBAL ISSUES SERIES:Events typically held at lunchtime providing perspectives from global subject matter experts.DIPLOMAT SALONS:Small, intimate gatherings that engage members with high-level current and former diplomats.FULBRIGHT ROUNDTABLES:Interactive gatherings that connect members with unique speakers who talk about their experiences in international RELATIONS. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN ANTONIO FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION.FOREIGN DIPLOMAT RECEPTION:Annual event that honors regional diplomats and consulates.YOUNG PROFESSIONALS:A Council group designed to help participants gain greater awareness of international issues through events, networking, and conversation.INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD DINNER:Annual benefit dinner honoring San Antonio citizens who have served to bring the world to San Antonio, and San Antonio to the world featuring a prestigious keynote speaker.FIELD TRIPS AND TRAVEL:Annual benefit dinner honoring San Antonio citizens who HAVE SERVED TO "BRING THE WORLD TO SAN ANTONIO, AND SAN ANTONIO TO THE WORLD" FEATURING A PRESTIGIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER.ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST:THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF SAN ANTONIO ANNUALLY SPONSORS AN ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE WINNING TEAM QUALIFIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON D.C.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $125,340

Program Service Revenue $63,560

Investment Income $4,930

Other Revenue $136,359

TOTAL REVENUE $330,189

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $194,641

Fundraising Expenses $76,535

Program Expenses $184,316

Other Expenses $148,984

TOTAL EXPENSES $343,625

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$330,189	$350,010	-0.1%
Expenses	$343,625	$328,306	+0.0%
Net Income	$-13,436	$21,704	-1.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ARMEN BABAJANIAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00		$105,099	$8,880	$113,979
ROBERT BARNETT	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH ALLRED	V.C. MARKETING	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY A FARRELL	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN MONTANEZ	Trustee	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA BLONKVIST	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAN ROSS SAKIAN	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Prashanth Chandrasekar	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBASSADOR LUIS MORENO	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maj General Barry Cornish	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA GARCIA HOLMES	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HENRY SAUVIGNET	V.C. DEVELOPMEN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBASSADOR JAMES F CREAGAN	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUBEN MINUTTI ZANATA	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA DIAZ DENNIS	Trustee	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR TAYLOR EIGHMY	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAHRZAD DOWLATSHAHI	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT SEAVERS	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH LORENZ	V.C. GOVERNANCE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GLORIA S DILLEY	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKIN T GILLILAND JR	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR RICARDO ROMO	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK B TOBIN	Trustee	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JD Salinas III	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HONORABLE PHIL HARDBERGER	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD G STEVES	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR THOMAS EVANS	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK J KENNEDY JR	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PEGGY PACE	IMM. PAST CHAIR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL MARTIN	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR MIKE FLORES	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Vanessa Beasley	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HONORABLE RON NIRENBERG	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHOKARE NAKPODIA	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Abel Chavez	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
GLENN THOMAS	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE WEBER	V.C. EDUCATION	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HUGO LIZARRAGA	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Salvador Ochoa	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Oliver Garza	TRUSTEE	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Edward Prado	Trustee	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sichan Siv	Trustee	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$330,189	$343,625	$186,280	$-13,436
2023	$350,010	$328,306	$228,431	$21,704
2022	$257,446	$307,820	$190,092	$-50,374
2021	$353,448	$257,951	$238,057	$95,497
2020	$338,524	$253,119	$177,239	$85,405
2019	$355,036	$352,853	$69,447	$2,183
2018	$480,196	$478,546	$187,727	$1,650

THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF SAN ANTONIO