Nonprofit · EIN 23-1352586
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,792,100 | $2,255,800 | $536,300 | $4,372,700 | $1,003,500 | $3,369,200 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,338,000 | $2,323,900 | $14,100 | $3,779,400 | $1,039,000 | $2,740,400 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,815,000
- Membership dues
- $412,600
- Program service revenue
- $763,700
- Investment income
- $213,400
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $25,000
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $242,110
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,034,890
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,460,400
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $81,600
- Occupancy
- $119,500
- Travel
- $36,500
- Depreciation
- $35,200
- Program services (functional)
- $1,469,500
- Management and general (functional)
- $435,300
- Fundraising (functional)
- $351,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,779,400
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,372,700
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,003,500
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,369,200
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $134,800
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,684,800
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $609,200
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,760,000
- Gross receipts
- $4,272,900
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN SWARTZ | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $238,403 | $1,211 |
| PEGGY LEIMKUHLER | CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FARRELL | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM INGRAM | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BERQUIST | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN DIETRICH | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RANKIN | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN KELLY | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE TOME GEYELIN | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LEE | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MACDONALD | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAZA BOKHARI | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM DORAN | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DIANGELO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
24 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLIN GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BLAIR BODINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIEL PALAZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW MICHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA COSME PLATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDRA IMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RAQUEL GUZMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MALOU INNOCENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH KELLY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SPANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SCOTT D'ANGELO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARA VIEHMAN DIEHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GAMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANICE GIANNINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA MCBRIDE WILK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID MONIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MITCHELL SARGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD SATELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SUBAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VEONIQUE SUBILEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TRUNCELLITO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETER TUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICAHRD WOOSNAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 38 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN SWARTZ | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $235,000 | $1,500 |
| PEGGY LEIMKUHLER | CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FARRELL | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM INGRAM | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD HALT | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BERQUIST | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN DIETRICH | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RANKIN | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN KELLY | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE TOME GEYELIN | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LEE | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MACDONALD | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAZA BOKHARI | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM DORAN | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD SATELL | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WOOSNAM | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER TUCCI | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D EMERY | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH J CENTENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DIANGELO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAXINE CUFFE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLIN GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR BODINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL PALAZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE J WOOLLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MICHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SUBAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL SARGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA COSME PLATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GIANNINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA IMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL GUZMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MALOU INNOCENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH KELLY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SPANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- ONE PENN CENTER 1660, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1816
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAUREN SWARTZ, 1617 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- Signed the 990
- LAUREN SWARTZ, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (215) 561-4700
- Website
- www.wacphila.org
- Return prepared by
- RUOTOLO SPEWAK & CO
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.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING: JR. MODEL UNITED NATIONS, UNITED NATIONS SUMMER CAMP, MODEL SENATE, SUMMER GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAM AMOUNT OTHERSExpenses $91,500 · revenue $78,200
- WORLD AFFAIRS TRAVEL EXPERIENCES: FROM DIPLOMACY TO DISCOVERY - EMBARK ON A JOURNEY WITH WORLD AFFAIRS, WHERE EVERY TOUR IS A UNIQUE BLEND OF IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EXPLORATION, POLITCAL INSIGHTS AND PERSONNAL CONNECTIONS WITH OVER 300+ TRAVELERS EACH YEAR AND 100 COUNTRIES VISITED IN OVER 65+ YEARS.Expenses $15,500 · revenue $183,400
- ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDING: GLOBAL TIES, GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, CONSULAR CORP AND OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $162,100 · revenue $478,000
- VARIOUS OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AS WELL AS OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS AND CONFERENCES.Expenses $1,200,400 · revenue $24,100
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1352586
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1950
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q050)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,372,700
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,272,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,792,100 | $2,255,800 | $4,372,700 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,338,000 | $2,323,900 | $3,779,400 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,887,300 | $1,588,700 | $2,449,100 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1352586).
Questions about WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
- What is the EIN of WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA is 23-1352586.
- Is WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1950.
- Are donations to WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAUREN SWARTZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 39 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $238,403 (LAUREN SWARTZ, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,792,100, expenses of $2,255,800 and total assets of $4,372,700 at year end.
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