World Affairs Council of Greater H… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

Phone

7135227811

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

World Affairs Council of Greater Houston, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD, ITS PEOPLE, POLITICS, ECONOMIES AND CULTURES, IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ITS ROLE AND PARTICIPATE MORE EFFECTIVELY IN A GLOBAL WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $655,010 Revenue: $213,533

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.

Program 2

Expenses: $335,867 Revenue: $300,488

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.

Program 3

Expenses: $195,916 Revenue: $304,000

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,199,762

Program Service Revenue $801,536

Investment Income $21,353

Other Revenue $-14,877

TOTAL REVENUE $2,007,774

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $925,642

Fundraising Expenses $241,307

Program Expenses $1,186,793

Other Expenses $831,282

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,756,924

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,007,774	$1,318,496	+0.5%
Expenses	$1,756,924	$1,470,098	+0.2%
Net Income	$250,850	$-151,602	-2.7%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$204,218

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR & TREASURER	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR & SECRETARY	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	CEO	40.0	Officer	$198,322	$5,896	$204,218

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,007,774	$1,756,924	$1,763,059	$250,850
2022	$1,318,496	$1,470,098	$1,489,962	$-151,602
2021	$1,162,321	$1,230,705	$1,644,328	$-68,384
2020	$1,019,876	$1,137,939	$1,696,676	$-118,063
2019	$1,897,615	$1,789,928	$1,823,568	$107,687
2018	$1,965,229	$1,554,015	$1,722,584	$411,214

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