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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Global leaders. Philly students. Entrepreneurs, teachers, and citizen diplomats. For 75 years, they’ve shared stories and exchanged ideas at World Affairs.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1948, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 81% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 90 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 governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyWorld 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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231352586. 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 Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 90/100.
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. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is classified as an 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
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 an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 73%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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AEROMÉXICO AND THE MEXICAN CONSULATE IN PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCE DIRECT FLIGHT PHILADELPHIA-MEXICO CITY - Philadelphia International Airport
Cuban diplomats exchanged with members of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia - Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba
Abington and World Affairs Council of Philadelphia sponsor webinar - The Pennsylvania State University
Lauren Swartz wants to keep Philadelphia in the spotlight as CEO of World Affairs Council - The Business Journals
Activity timeline
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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 - 110 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 110 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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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 · 1948
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, PA, United States.
- What is World Affairs Council of Philadelphia's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Affairs Council of Philadelphia trustworthy?
- World Affairs Council of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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