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Educational programs and services, including the cost of meals and services charged for dinner programs.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, World Affairs Council of Orange County has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1978, it predates 89% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWorld Affairs Council of Orange County is a registered international nonprofit based in Irvine, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 953288197. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $255K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
World Affairs Council of Orange County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 953288197. 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 Orange County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
World Affairs Council of Orange County is located in Irvine, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Based on official tax filings, World Affairs Council of Orange County has $255K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
World Affairs Council of Orange County is classified as an International 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 $255K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for World Affairs Council of Orange County. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, World Affairs Council of Orange County 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Educational programs and services, including the cost of meals and services charged for dinner programs. World Affairs Council of Orange County is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $255K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to World Affairs Council of Orange County are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 953288197, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (15)
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 43 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1978
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about World Affairs Council of Orange County
- What is World Affairs Council of Orange County?
- World Affairs Council of Orange County is a international supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Irvine, United States. Educational programs and services, including the cost of meals and services charged for dinner programs.
- When was World Affairs Council of Orange County founded?
- World Affairs Council of Orange County was founded in 1978.
- Who leads World Affairs Council of Orange County?
- Kathleen P Urquidez serves as Treasurer.
- Where is World Affairs Council of Orange County located?
- Headquartered in Irvine, CA, United States.
- What is World Affairs Council of Orange County's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Affairs Council of Orange County trustworthy?
- World Affairs Council of Orange County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Orange County's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953288197.
- What is World Affairs Council of Orange County's website?
- http://worldaffairscouncil.org