World Affairs Council of St Louis
EDUCATION, NON-PARTISAN, MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT ENCOURAGES PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION TO TAKE AN INTEREST IN, TO LEARN MORE ABOUT, AND TO PARTICIPATE TO A GREATER EXTENT …
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World Affairs Council of St Louis is a international organization based in SAINT LOUIS, United States. Annual revenue: $129K. EIN: 436040974.
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Mission
Education, non-partisan, membership organization that encourages people and organizations in the region to take an interest in, to learn more about, and to participate to a greater extent in global matters.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show World Affairs Council of St Louis with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1948, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% 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 St Louis is a registered international nonprofit based in Saint Louis, MO, 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 436040974. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $212K in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
World Affairs Council of St Louis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 436040974. 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 St Louis has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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 St Louis is located in Saint Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years. Its registered address is 812 Olive St Ste 110, United States.
Based on official tax filings, World Affairs Council of St Louis has $212K in annual revenue. It allocates 39% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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 St Louis 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 $212K in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for World Affairs Council of St Louis. 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 St Louis 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 39% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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 St Louis is a international organization based in SAINT LOUIS, United States. Annual revenue: $129K. EIN: 436040974. World Affairs Council of St Louis 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 39% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $212K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to World Affairs Council of St Louis are generally tax-deductible in the United States. World Affairs Council of St Louis is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 436040974, 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 (FY2024): 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 ST LOUIS 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 91 officers on file
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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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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about World Affairs Council of St Louis
- What is World Affairs Council of St Louis?
- World Affairs Council of St Louis is a international supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Saint Louis, United States. World Affairs Council of St Louis is a international organization based in SAINT LOUIS, United States. Annual revenue: $129K. EIN: 436040974.
- When was World Affairs Council of St Louis founded?
- World Affairs Council of St Louis was founded in 1948.
- Who leads World Affairs Council of St Louis?
- Pierce W Power Jr serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is World Affairs Council of St Louis located?
- Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, United States.
- What is World Affairs Council of St Louis's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 39% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Affairs Council of St Louis trustworthy?
- World Affairs Council of St Louis has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 St Louis's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 436040974.
- What is World Affairs Council of St Louis's website?
- https://www.wacstl.org