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WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-1156356
Regional Funder
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WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Closed

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-1156356
Regional Funder

Overview

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This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

1947

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The World Affairs Council of Northern California is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within California, having disbursed a total of $4.9 million in grants in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL ISSUES THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES, MEDIA AND THE WORK OF GLOBAL PHILANTHROPHY FORUM WITH PHILANTHROPISTS AND SOCIAL INVESTORS.
Total Funding Given

$4.9M

2023
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$2.5M
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
P
Philip Yun
Board Member
K
Kenneth Guernsey
Board Member
R
Ravi Potharlanka
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?
No. WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA give?
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA primarily gives to organizations located in California and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.5 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA make each year?
In 2023, WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $4.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA fund recently?
In 2023, WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB OF CALIFORNIA and THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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