International Relations Council
Global Access • Global Awareness • Global Vision
Mission
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.
Ruling year
1957
Executive Director
Mr. Matthew Hughes
Main address
30 W. Pershing Road Suite 201
Kansas City, MO 64108 USA
EIN
43-0864912
NTEE code
Promotion of International Understanding (Q20)
Higher Education Institutions (B40)
Elementary, Secondary Ed (B20)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Sign in or create an account to view Form(s) 990 for 2019, 2018 and 2017.
Register now
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Away from the borders and coasts, many Kansas City residents are not aware how global their lives or community are, making the need for programming that supports international awareness in Kansas City great. Between 1990 and 2015, the foreign-born population in Kansas City nearly quadrupled, and some 14,000 refugees were resettled in the area between October 2002 and March 2016. Dozens of internationally owned companies have operations in the Kansas City region; countless more contribute to the area’s trade with top partners China, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Taiwan. The Kansas City, Missouri, School District instructs students with more than 50 different home languages, and Kansas and Missouri welcomed a combined 34,000 international students in the 2015-16 school year with an economic impact of nearly $950 million.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
IRC Lecture Series
We bring together dignitaries, foreign-policy experts, and regional leaders to discuss, debate, and engage the local community in issues of international scope and local relevance; often free for students.
Academic WorldQuest
Each year since 2006, the IRC has offered high-school students the chance to showcase their knowledge of world affairs, geography, history, and world events; the winning team receives an expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the national tournament.
Great Decisions
Discussion groups meet around the metro area for conversations on critical international topics.
Global Honors Evening
For more than 30 years, the IRC has recognized individuals or organizations for a variety of contributions – to foreign policy and global affairs, to international commerce, or to the Kansas City community.
WorldQuest
Global trivia night for 200+ business professionals, academic faculty, students, and community members.
Berkley Lecture
Founded in 1996; brings an expert in foreign policy and global affairs to the Kansas City area to provide a platform for engaging community members in understanding critical global issues
Global Experience Series
Participants of all ages, interests, and backgrounds explore how international Kansas City is while answering two key questions: What's your global story? Do you get the chance to share it?
IRC Speakers Bureau
International subject-matter experts are available to speak free of charge at community events, K-12 schools, and universities
Your Global Future
This unique college and career fair brings together dozens of international businesses, organizations, and colleges and universities to show 1,000 area high-school students just how global their future can be.
Where we work
Awards
Partners in Education 2001
North Kansas City School District
Affiliations & memberships
World Affairs Councils of America - Member 1955
External reviews
Our Sustainable Development Goals
Learn more about Sustainable Development Goals.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Most fundamentally, the IRC promotes a globally informed and engaged community in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
Unlock nonprofit financial insights that will help you make more informed decisions. Try our monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights?
Learn more
about GuideStar Pro.
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
SubscribeBuild relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
SubscribeBuild relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.
International Relations Council
Board of directorsas of 04/10/2022
Dr. Karenbeth Zacharias
University of St. Mary
Term: 2022 - 2022
Dr. Karenbeth G. Zacharias
University of St. Mary
Andrea Allison-Putman
YMCA Retirement Fund
Dr. Michael Makara
University of Central Missouri
Aaron J. Mann
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
David B. Au, CPA, CITP, CRISC, CGMA
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Christina Arnone
Stinson LLP
Michelle Arthington
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Dr. Charles A. S. Bankart
University of Kansas
Anna Bazan-Munguia
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City
Narbeli Galindo
Baker University & GlobalEITrade Consulting LLC
Philip Gaskin
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Nicole Gresham Perry
Carpere Group
Kelvin Igumbor
Dairy Farmers of America
Frank J. Klimas
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Nancy C. Messer, CFA
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Shahid S. Qadri
Retired from Black & Veatch
Dr. Usha Saha
India Association of Kansas City
Dave Saunders
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Gino R. Serra
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Herb Sih
Think Big Consulting, Mach Two Studio, and Pioneer Partners
Jorge Soberón Hernández
RTS International Inc.
Stephen Steigman
Director, 91.9 Classical KC | Chief of Broadcast Operations, KCUR 89.3
Paul Weida
Retired from Black & Veatch
Board leadership practices
GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.
-
Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
No data
Thanks for signing up!
An email has been sent to the address you provided. Click on the link in that email to get more GuideStar Nonprofit Profile data today!
(Don't see an email in your inbox? Click here to resend it.)
GuideStar Pro Reports
Report successfully added to your cart!
Want more data?
A GuideStar Pro report containing the following information is available for this organization:
- Email contact information
- Financial trends metrics for five most recent years 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015*
- Financial statements for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Letter of Determination
- Officer and/or Employee data for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
- Contractor and/or Paid Preparer data for 2019, 2018, 2017
- Board of Directors data for 2022
- *with the ability to download the data for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Download it now for $125.
Need the ability to download nonprofit data and more advanced search options?Consider a Pro Search subscription.