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World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

The world affairs council of philadelphia is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedidicated to creating an informed citizenry on matters of national and international significance.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

Global leaders. Philly students. Entrepreneurs, teachers, and citizen diplomats. For 75 years, they’ve shared stories and exchanged ideas at World Affairs.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q050
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1950

Mission

The world affairs council of philadelphia is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedidicated to creating an informed citizenry on matters of national and international significance.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q050

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.70%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is a registered international nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its EIN is 231352586. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 110 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.

Based on official tax filings, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 110 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. 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.

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Global leaders. Philly students. Entrepreneurs, teachers, and citizen diplomats. For 75 years, they’ve shared stories and exchanged ideas at World Affairs. World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.

Among international charities registered in United States: World Affairs Council of Philadelphia's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to World Affairs Council of Philadelphia are generally tax-deductible in the United States. World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231352586, 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LA
Lauren Swartz
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew M•••••
Director
AR
Arlin G••••
Director
BL
Blair B•••••
Director
BR
Brian D•••••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
BR
Brian L••
TREASURER
BR
Brian R•••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
CH
Charles R•••
Director
DA
Daniel P••••••
Director
DA
David G•••••••
Director
DO
Donald D••••••
Director
ED
Edward A T••••••••
Director
ED
Edward S•••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
FR
Frank H•••••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
HA
Harold E•••
Director
JA
Janice G•••••••
Director
JO
John D E••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
JO
Joseph B•••••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
JO
Joseph D•••••••
Director
JO
Joseph J C••••••
Director
LA
Lauren S•••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
LE
Lee J W••••••
Director
MA
Maxine C••••
Director
MI
Michael F••••••
CHAIRMAN
MI
Michael H•••••
Director
MI
Michael S••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Bill Cosby - North Dallas Gazette
Sep 2025
northdallasgazette.com
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Cuban diplomats exchanged with members of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia - Cubadiplomática
Sep 2023
misiones.cubaminrex.cu
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Abington and World Affairs Council of Philadelphia sponsor webinar - The Pennsylvania State University
Jan 2021
www.psu.edu
Ajay Raju leaves Dilworth to focus on other ventures; new heads named - The Business Journals
Jan 2021
www.bizjournals.com
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Lauren Swartz wants to keep Philadelphia in the spotlight as CEO of World Affairs Council - The Business Journals
Sep 2020
www.bizjournals.com
Mary Sejda-Aversa Obituary (2020) - Philadelphia, PA - John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd - Legacy obituary
Jun 2020
www.legacy.com
Like a candidate: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon spoke big in Philly - Inquirer.com
Sep 2018
www.inquirer.com
Mitt Romney, Mormonism Divide the Values Voter Summit - Mother Jones
Oct 2011
www.motherjones.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia This page 89 $2.8 million -
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
Mercy Beyond Borders 89 $2.9 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
American Friends of Jamaica Inc 89 $2.9 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 110 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

What is World Affairs Council of Philadelphia?
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Global leaders. Philly students. Entrepreneurs, teachers, and citizen diplomats. For 75 years, they’ve shared stories and exchanged ideas at World Affairs.
When was World Affairs Council of Philadelphia founded?
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia was founded in 1948.
Who leads World Affairs Council of Philadelphia?
Lauren Swartz serves as President & CEO.
Where is World Affairs Council of Philadelphia located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, United States.
What is World Affairs Council of Philadelphia's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is World Affairs Council of Philadelphia trustworthy?
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Philadelphia's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231352586.
What is World Affairs Council of Philadelphia's website?
http://www.wacphila.org