World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Highland Heights, Kentucky, registered in 2009, with $382,276 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Northern Kentucky University Mep 47, Highland Heights, KY, 41099 EIN 27-0660682 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$382K
▼ 23.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$409K
Net assets
$488K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky: 14 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Northern Kentucky University Mep 47, Highland Heights, KY, 41099
- City
- Highland Heights
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $173K (FY2012) to $382K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,825Net assets $488K
Operating margin
-6.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$493K
Total liabilities
$5,825
Net assets
$488K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $382,276▼23.4% | $408,615▲18.6% | $487,536▼4.3% | $493,361▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $499,130▲63.3% | $344,406▲17.2% | $509,183▲43.6% | $510,228▲43.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $305,698▼6.8% | $293,899▲38.4% | $354,601▼1.4% | $354,601▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $328,148▲33.8% | $212,300▼14.1% | $359,751▲42.1% | $359,751▲42.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $245,309▲4.9% | $247,175▲11.1% | $253,220▼1.3% | $253,220▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $233,910▼8.3% | $222,541▲12.3% | $256,634▲24.5% | $256,634▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $255,173▲36.3% | $198,161▲19.2% | $206,123▲38.2% | $206,123▲38.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $187,254▲34.9% | $166,275▲32.2% | $149,111▲53.5% | $149,111▲53.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $138,816▼20.2% | $125,766▼2.2% | $97,135▲15.5% | $97,135▲15.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $173,869▲0.2% | $128,571▼3.0% | $84,085▲117% | $84,158▲114% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $173,443 | $132,515 | $38,787 | $39,351 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $117K total
11 grants to World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky totaling $117K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $9,936 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,250 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2019 | $20,953 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $10,950 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2019 | $5,575 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2018 | $9,462 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $5,850 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2017 | $9,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $5,800 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $10,283 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0660682, based in Highland Heights, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky's EIN?
- World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0660682.
- How much revenue does World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky report?
- World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky reported $382,276 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky have?
- CharityIndex grades World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for World Affairs Council-cincinnati & Northern Kentucky (EIN 27-0660682) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.