Nonprofit · EIN 61-1078276
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $336,859 | $381,811 | -$44,952 | $182,110 | $2,826 | $179,284 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $307,772 | $407,819 | -$100,047 | $152,161 | $2,093 | $150,068 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $141,310
- Membership dues
- $27,613
- Program service revenue
- $184,061
- Investment income
- $2,226
- Other revenue
- $9,262
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $60,282
- Other salaries and wages
- $123,772
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $207,979
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,000
- Occupancy
- $14,800
- Program services (functional)
- $244,242
- Management and general (functional)
- $137,569
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $151,338
- Total assets, end of year
- $182,110
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,826
- Net assets, end of year
- $179,284
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,252
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $179,284
- Gross receipts
- $336,859
- Employees
- 7
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN EASLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERTA HERSHBERG | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WES KAWATA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA MURRAY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SABEEN NASIM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY SIRCHIO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN WALLISCH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMOS IZERIMANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IFE BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MARDIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUSTIN LEVINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL CANON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAVANAN MURUGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DUSTIN DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL MWAMBAYI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN FAHLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LILY JIAQUIN LI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDGAR VALDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| XIAO YIN ZHAO | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIAO YIN ZHAO | PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $59,529 | $1,071 |
| JOHN FAHLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH GRAVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMOS IZERIMANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IFE BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MARDIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAVANAN MURUGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN LEVINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL CANON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN WALLISCH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA HERSHBERG | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES KAWATA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN EASLEY | VICE CHAIR - BOARD OF DIRECTO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN GRAYSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMM PAST Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA MURRAY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WIEGMAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE CAMPBELL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SABEEN NASIM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY SIRCHIO | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 223 S 5TH ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-3203
- In care of
- % XIAO YIN ZHAO
- Signed the 990
- XIAO YIN ZHAO, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (502) 561-5422
- Website
- www.worldkentucky.org/
- Return prepared by
- Open Books Financial
Mission
Deliver opportunities for the community toconnect with global leaders and engage with peers on international issues. Through a uniquelineup of programs, World Affairs Council is the regional hub for international exchange,dialogue and learning.
Program accomplishments
- Exchange Program-The World Affairs Council (WAC) is a communiy-based member organization for the US State Departments International Vistor Leadership Program and other federally-funded exchange programs. WAC develops professional and cultural programs for 200-300 official visitors each year that visit Kentucky/So. Indiana as guests of the US government. Citizen Diplomacy programs such as these serve a vital role not only in improving understanding of America abroad, but also in assisting leaders from around the world in developing the capacity of their nations to help their citizens improve their lives. It also provides Americans an opportunity to broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and beliefs. These programs support global peace and collaboration.Expenses $135,102 · grants $67,184 · revenue $168,956
- Public Programs - Regular speakers series directly engage the community with experts and diplomats on a variety of international issues. WAC has exclusive access to some of the most influential and experienced diplomats, policy makers and thought leaders in the U.S. and abroad. Through our signature Speaker Series and Pop-up talks, we connect the community on timely global issues that elevates their work, life and learning. Other ad hoc public programs that inform and connect the public to global issues at home.Expenses $11,843 · revenue $1,891
- Learning Programs - Education is at the heart of WACs Mission. We help students to expand their world through the state-wide academic worldquest competition, opportunity to study/research abroad through the Hershberg Scholarship, and prepare to be Global-ready with the global citizenship program. In doing so, we provide educators and schools with the resources to prepare students to meet their cultural competency goals and to be global citizens for the international challenges of tomorrowExpenses $3,483 · revenue $2,953
- SISTER CITIES: Louisvilles Sister Cities program connects the city with nine international partners, fostering global relationships through cultural, educational, and leadership exchanges. These partnerships aim to promote mutual understanding, economic development, and community growth, offering opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful cross-cultural experiences. Through collaboration with cities like Montpellier, France, and Quito, Ecuador, the program enhances Louisvilles global presence and creates long-lasting international friendships and networks.Expenses $1,528 · revenue $7,130
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
- 61-1078276
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $182,110
- Income (IRS master file)
- $336,859
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $336,859 | $381,811 | $182,110 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $307,772 | $407,819 | $152,161 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $452,625 | $332,314 | $252,995 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 61-1078276).
Questions about WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA
- What is the EIN of WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA is 61-1078276.
- Is WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA 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 KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA 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 KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF KENTUCKY SOUTHERN INDIANA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $336,859, expenses of $381,811 and total assets of $182,110 at year end.
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