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World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana

Deliver opportunities for the community toconnect with global leaders and engage with peers on international issues. Through a uniquelineup of programs, World Affairs Council is the regional hub …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana

World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana is a arts culture organization based in LOUISVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $287K. EIN: 611078276.

Founded
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

Deliver opportunities for the community toconnect with global leaders and engage with peers on international issues. Through a uniquelineup of programs, World Affairs Council is the regional hub for international exchange,dialogue and learning.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 17.67%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.6% of total expenses ($59,529 of $381,811).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.64
Program$0.64

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Louisville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 611078276. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $337K in annual revenue. 122 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611078276. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana is located in Louisville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana has $337K in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $337K in annual revenue. The organization has 122 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana is a arts culture organization based in LOUISVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $287K. EIN: 611078276. World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $337K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana are generally tax-deductible in the United States. World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611078276, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
64% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

XI
Xiao Y•• Z•••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 122 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 122 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1985
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana

What is World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana?
World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Louisville, United States. World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana is a arts culture organization based in LOUISVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $287K. EIN: 611078276.
When was World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana founded?
World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana was founded in 1985.
Who leads World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana?
Xiao Yin Zhao serves as President.
Where is World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana located?
Headquartered in Louisville, KY, United States.
What is World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana trustworthy?
World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana's registration number?
IRS EIN: 611078276.
What is World Affairs Council of Kentucky Souther Indiana's website?
http://www.worldkentucky.org/