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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

Grantmaker

990s

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2023
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2021
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AI Summary

The World Affairs Council of Northern California is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2023, the organization paid a total of $4.9 million across two grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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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.

Cause Areas

1
Islam
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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$4.9M
2023
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2023
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Logo for "THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB OF CALIFORNIA"
THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB OF CALIFORNIA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$4.9M
98%
Logo for "THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC"
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$100K
2%
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Grants Given

2023
Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$2.5M
Median 2nd year grant
N/A

Board & Team

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.