World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
Global Perspectives, Local Conversations
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
EIN: 76-0308253
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Public Lectures
Public programs form the core of Council activities. We host approximately 100 general lectures, briefings, and debates each year, on international issues and United States foreign policy. Topics are taken from the headlines; the discussion is timely and relevant. We cover diplomacy, national security, international trade, the environment, and bilateral relations. The Council presents many voices and different views: journalists, diplomats, heads of state, authors, and scholars. Council programs provide information and access. The many digital sources of information have not sidelined one of the most basic needs of democracy: people meeting each other and sharing ideas. There is a connection between the tangible and abstract ideas of public space and democracy, of education and human contact. They are not mutually exclusive; they are complementary and reinforcing. World Affairs Council members are participants in world affairs, engaged in a conversation about our role in the world.
Young Professionals Program
The Council's Young Professionals (YP) group is made up of motivated individuals, aged 21-40, who are interested in learning about their world. YP members meet and discuss issues with international policy-makers, foreign correspondents, local business leaders and open-minded young people. They contribute to the professional and civic aspects of Houston, develop leadership skills, and advance their careers - all while having a great time. The Council's YP programs cover global issues and contemporary topics and bring a young perspective to policy discussions. Events are informal and informative, emphasizing debate, dialog, and a lively interaction between the speaker and guests. The speakers are often at the start of their careers, reporting directly from the field. An important benefit of YP programs, beyond the information gained by participants, is the opportunity they afford to develop international contacts. Houston's young leaders meet peers from around the world, forging relationships that can last a lifetime.
Student Programs
The World Affairs Council's student programs help nurture the next generation of global leaders. In the 2015-2016 academic year, the Council reached: * 8,000+ students in 114 schools from 25 districts * 55% of students reached are considered economically disadvantaged or underserved * 71.89% are minority students Public, private, and charter schools are all invited to participate. The mission of our student programs is to connect students to the global leaders of our time and provide them the opportunity to become culturally sensitive, globally competent citizens. While many of the diverse Greater Houston area student populations are underserved, we work to give all students the opportunity to explore their role in an increasingly globalized world.
Professional development for teachers
A great education starts with great teachers. They are the foundation of quality education and high-performing schools. The World Affairs Council supports education through professional development opportunities for teachers. Workshops, seminars, and master lectures are open to teachers of both public and private schools in the Greater Houston area. We work with administrators of all regional school districts. We reach out to teachers at Kipp Academy, YES Prep, and Teach for America, and continue to work to expand our reach to new schools. In an era of budget shortfalls, the Council's programs are an important source of high-quality enrichment for teachers. They cover topics that are timely and important, yet not well addressed by existing resources. Speakers are recognized experts in their fields; teachers receive workbooks, lesson plans, maps, and sample quizzes. In the 2015-2016 academic year, the Council reached 1,300 total teachers (a 236% increase from 2014-2015).
Where we work
Awards
Red Apple Award 2001
Spring Branch ISD
Best Large Council 2004
World Affairs Councils of America
Friends of Foreign Languages 2008
Texas Foreign Language Assc.
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?
The Council’s goal is to provide a platform for the discussion of international issues and U.S. foreign policy options. Through a non-partisan exchange of ideas, we seek to educate and inform, to nurture the next generation of American leaders, and to prepare citizens to be effective participants in the global community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We host 160 programs each year, presenting policy experts from our own government and around the world. Events are informal and interactive, designed to encourage an active debate and lively discussion of global issues. The question and answer session allows members to be a part of the conversation and have their thoughts heard, too. Our programs are tailored for each audience, whether high school students, teachers, or business executives. We offer international study tours that include pre- and post-trip briefings. Council membership is affordable and welcoming to all.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The World Affairs Council has developed a network of international contacts and a membership of over 5,000 here in Houston. We have a unique capacity to convene large and interested audiences and to attract the most respected voices in international policy. We have developed strong alliances within Houston’s community and have the capacity to cooperate across the entire southwest region.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The Council is now established as a valued member of the educational community in Houston. The primary programs tracks: public lectures, teacher and student events, and international study tours, are valued and can be sustained in the future.
There is more to be done. We have to reach out to diverse communities and to be the town hall meeting that welcomes all of Houston. We need to be ready to respond to all teacher requests, to engage students and be the resource for international information that our region deserves.
We will know that we’ve succeeded when the attendance at events reflects the diversity of Houston.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
59.78
Months of cash in 2022 info
12.2
Fringe rate in 2022 info
11%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of World Affairs Council of Greater Houston’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $394,178 | $107,687 | -$116,836 | -$68,384 | -$151,602 |
As % of expenses | 25.4% | 6.0% | -10.3% | -5.6% | -10.3% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $394,178 | $107,687 | -$118,063 | -$68,384 | -$151,602 |
As % of expenses | 25.4% | 6.0% | -10.4% | -5.6% | -10.3% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $1,965,229 | $1,897,615 | $1,019,876 | $1,162,321 | $1,318,496 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 67.5% | -3.4% | -46.3% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
Program services revenue | 45.4% | 55.4% | 8.8% | 25.5% | 35.0% |
Membership dues | 23.5% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 27.6% | 21.1% |
Investment income | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 0.0% |
All other grants and contributions | 30.3% | 17.3% | 37.3% | 31.6% | 42.1% |
Other revenue | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $1,554,015 | $1,789,928 | $1,136,712 | $1,230,705 | $1,470,098 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | 18.8% | 15.2% | -36.5% | 8.3% | 19.5% |
Personnel | 41.4% | 45.1% | 70.4% | 59.3% | 55.8% |
Professional fees | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.6% | 6.6% | 3.4% |
Occupancy | 6.5% | 5.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other expenses | 49.8% | 48.6% | 17.5% | 24.5% | 34.7% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $1,554,015 | $1,789,928 | $1,137,939 | $1,230,705 | $1,470,098 |
One month of savings | $129,501 | $149,161 | $94,726 | $102,559 | $122,508 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $910 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $1,683,516 | $1,939,089 | $1,232,665 | $1,333,264 | $1,593,516 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Months of cash | 13.3 | 12.2 | 17.9 | 16.0 | 12.2 |
Months of cash and investments | 13.3 | 12.2 | 17.9 | 16.0 | 12.2 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 13.1 | 12.1 | 17.8 | 15.8 | 12.0 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | $1,722,584 | $1,823,568 | $1,696,676 | $1,644,328 | $1,489,052 |
Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,307 | $11,543 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 92.1% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
Unrestricted net assets | $1,695,414 | $1,803,101 | $1,685,038 | $1,616,654 | $1,465,052 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total net assets | $1,695,414 | $1,803,101 | $1,685,038 | $1,616,654 | $1,465,052 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Maryanne Maldonado
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
Board of directorsas of 11/30/2023
Board of directors data
Mr. Vivek Chidabaram
Accenture
Term: 2022 - 2024
Mark Anderson
Saba Abashawl
Alan Crain
Antony D'Souza
Phil DeLozier
Diane Gendel
Christine LaFollette
Pat Moran
Sallie Morian
Maureen O'Driscoll-Levy
Kevin O'Gorman
Kevin Pasha
Brad Ringleb
Martha Rocks
Jennifer Smith
Soma Somasundaram
David Adams
Mamdou Beye
Anne Boss
Heather Cykoski
Suzan Deison
Michol Ecklund
William Foreman
Lyle Ganske
Zachary Hodges
J.J. Hollie
Lynn Hughes
Cyndi Hunter
Beth Madison
Sid McClendon
David Michels
Bret Oliver
Susan Osterberg
Chukwuemeka Oyolu
Daron Peschel
Revati Puranik
TJ Raguso
Eddie Robinson
Andrew Slentz
Nick Tran
Kenneth Tubman
Jesse Tutor
Michaela vanSchalwyk
Rupesh Vadapalli
Stuart Vogt
Arthur Kaplun
Elizabeth Matthews
Paula Ann Miller
Jose Valera
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