2025-08-04T06:15:15-07:00 2024-12-31 742676458 SCHUH BROWNE PC 7800 IH 10 W STE 630 SAN ANTONIO TX 78230 990 2024-01-01 742230419 THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF SAN ANTONIO WORL 2103089494 84 NE LOOP 410 119 SAN ANTONIO TX 78216 ARMEN BABAJANIAN Executive Dir 2025-08-04 true true W Martin Schuh Jr P00011827 2109797600 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ARMEN BABAJANIAN 577197 false X WWW.WACOFSA.ORG X 1982 TX THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERSHIP AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC (COMMUNITY) ABOUT THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. 41 41 4 15 0 27364 125340 113977 63560 18 4930 208651 136359 350010 330189 0 0 174505 194641 0 76535 153801 148984 328306 343625 21704 -13436 228431 186280 33298 4583 195133 181697 TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF WORLD AFFAIRS AND UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY, AND TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF ITS CITIZENS AND FUTURE LEADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY PRESENTING A LECTURE SERIES, HOLDING RECEPTIONS, ORGANIZING DISCUSSION GROUPS, SPONSORING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS, AND HOSTING DELIBERATIVE SESSIONS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS. false false 184316 63560 Founded in 1982, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio mission is to promote public understanding of world affairs and United States foreign policy, and toenhance the ability of the community and future leaders to participate as global citizens. The World Affairs Council of San Antonio is part of the World Affairs Councils of America, with more than 90 member organizations in 40 states."Come for the program, stay for the conversation," IS AN OFTEN-MENTIONED BENEFIT OF PARTICIPATION IN WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL PROGRAMS. THE COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT AND EXPOSURE TO FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL TOPICS OF CURRENT INTEREST.Programs include:DISTINQUISHED SPEAKER SERIES:A series of evening events featuring prestigious experts in foreign affairs.GLOBAL ISSUES SERIES:Events typically held at lunchtime providing perspectives from global subject matter experts.DIPLOMAT SALONS:Small, intimate gatherings that engage members with high-level current and former diplomats.FULBRIGHT ROUNDTABLES:Interactive gatherings that connect members with unique speakers who talk about their experiences in international RELATIONS. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN ANTONIO FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION.FOREIGN DIPLOMAT RECEPTION:Annual event that honors regional diplomats and consulates.YOUNG PROFESSIONALS:A Council group designed to help participants gain greater awareness of international issues through events, networking, and conversation.INTERNATIONAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD DINNER:Annual benefit dinner honoring San Antonio citizens who have served to bring the world to San Antonio, and San Antonio to the world featuring a prestigious keynote speaker.FIELD TRIPS AND TRAVEL:Annual benefit dinner honoring San Antonio citizens who HAVE SERVED TO "BRING THE WORLD TO SAN ANTONIO, AND SAN ANTONIO TO THE WORLD" FEATURING A PRESTIGIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER.ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST:THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF SAN ANTONIO ANNUALLY SPONSORS AN ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS THAT MAY ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS ARE DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY THAT ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS WILL OCCUR: THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND BOOKKEEPER WILL CONDUCT A REVIEW. THEN, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE ELECTRONICALLY DISSEMINATED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a EACH YEAR A SMALL COMMITTEE INCLUDING THE TREASURER/FINANCE CHAIR, PAST AND FUTURE PRESIDENTS, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT MEET TO PLAN THE BUDGET FOR THE COMING YEAR. EACH BUDGET ITEM IS DISCUSSED, REVIEWED, AND IDENTIFIED. THE PRESIDENT IS NOT PRESENT WHEN THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES THE COMPENSATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.