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PHOENIX COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860929211 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE Q20 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · pcfraz.org
revenue
$463K
expenses
$412K
net assets
$191K
employees
0
volunteers
19
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

PCFR IS DEDICATED TO GROWING ARIZONAS GLOBAL PROMINENCE BY PROVIDING FORUMS THAT EXPLORE CRITICAL FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES AND BUILD ENDURING INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations (PCFR) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization dedicated to enhancing Arizona's global prominence. It achieves this by hosting forums and events that explore critical foreign policy issues, featuring distinguished guests and experts. PCFR aims to build international connections and raise awareness of global trends within the public and private sectors.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Book Club
Discussions on books related to foreign affairs and international relations, such as "Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos."
Global Journalism in a Fragmented World
A panel discussion featuring international journalists and strategic communicators from the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, exploring the evolving role of journalism.
International State of the State Address
An open-ended dialogue with significant leaders from government, industry, and education discussing Arizona's role in the changing global environment.
Monthly Programs
Year-round events featuring renowned speakers who share insights on critical foreign policy issues, followed by interactive Q&A sessions.
Worldly Perspectives
Networking events where members share their international stories.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Member Networking & Communication Services 2 activities
    • Facilitate networking and information sharing for members
      The organization organizes networking events where members can share international experiences and provides access to a member directory and a curated global affairs newsletter.
    • Facilitate networking and member engagement on global issues
      Organizes networking events such as "Worldly Perspectives" where members share international experiences, and supports engagement through a member directory and a curated global affairs newsletter.
  • International Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
    • Host events and forums on international affairs
      The organization hosts monthly programs and forums featuring distinguished guests, including ambassadors, cabinet ministers, policymakers, and heads of state, to discuss foreign policy and global issues. These events aim to increase international awareness among public and private sector stakeholders and engage students.
    • Host forums and panel discussions on international affairs
      Organizes and hosts regular forums, panel discussions, and monthly programs featuring distinguished guests—including ambassadors, U.S. government officials, military leaders, members of Congress, cabinet ministers, policymakers, and heads of state—to discuss foreign policy, global security, and international trends. These events include collaborations with academic institutions, such as co-hosting a panel on global journalism with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • Host international and government delegations
      The organization has hosted 30 ambassadors, 61 U.S. government officials, military leaders, and members of Congress, and 25 incoming and outgoing delegations for political and industry representatives over the past five years.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$463K
Contributions & grants$46K10%
Program service revenue$415K90%
Investment income$460%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$412K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$205K
Cash$175K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$191K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +212.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 19
  • ADAM MCANALLY — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW JAYNES — CO-CHAIR
  • BRETT JOHNSON — CO-CHAIR
  • BRIAN HALL — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLINE LYNCH — DIRECTOR
  • CLAIRE SECHLER MERKEL — PRESIDENT
  • DAN KRAVETS — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID ADAME — DIRECTOR
  • IAN CURTISS — DIRECTOR
  • JOAN JORDAN — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHAN GELBART — DIRECTOR
  • LUKE WENZ — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MELISSA SANDERSON — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL VARGAS — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • SANJEEV KHAGRAM — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE RODIS — TREASURER
  • SUSANA TRASENTE — DIRECTOR
  • TONY RIVERO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Ambassador from Guatemala Partner — Hosts a diplomatic luncheon with the organization.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates with faculty, such as Dr. Kacey Douglas from the Department of Economics, who participates in and benefits from PCFR programming.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Includes faculty members such as Kacey Douglas from the Department of Economics as active PCFR members who apply knowledge from PCFR events in academic settings.
  • Arizona Technology Council Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • Diplomatic Corps of Arizona Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • Embassy of Saudi Arabia Partner — Co-hosts a breakfast briefing on Saudi Arabia’s global outlook.
  • Global Chamber Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • Global Santa Fe Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • Global Ties Arizona Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • Glue Up Network — Platform used for event management and community engagement
  • Greater Phoenix Chamber Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • Internal Revenue Service Government — Designated PCFR as a 501(c)(3) organization.
  • Maricopa Association of Governments Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • State Society of Arizona Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations Partner — Collaborative relationship to support international engagement in Arizona.
  • Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Partner — Co-hosts events, such as the Global Journalism in a Fragmented World panel discussion.
  • Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Partner — Co-hosted an event on global journalism with the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations.