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TUCSON COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 742513423 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · tcfr.org
revenue
$21K
expenses
$16K
net assets
$56K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations (TCFR) is an independent organization established in 1965 to foster understanding of global affairs. It achieves this by hosting distinguished speakers from various fields to discuss international topics and issues. TCFR provides a platform for spirited dialogue and offers membership to individuals seeking insights into foreign relations in Tucson, Arizona.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Commentaries
Written summaries by graduate fellows providing insightful takeaways from events for those unable to attend.
Discussion Groups
Exclusive access for members to participate in online discussion groups on various foreign affairs topics, such as U.S.-Mexico Defense & Security, U.S. Iran and Israel, AI, Espionage, and Foreign Affairs, U.S. Trade Policy in Asia, and the October 7, 2023 Attacks.
Member Bonus Events
Periodically offered events supplementing the monthly talks for members.
Monthly Events
Hosts distinguished guest speakers to discuss relevant global topics and issues, providing valuable perspectives and insights.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • International Policy Dialogue Forums 4 activities
    • Facilitating Discussion Groups on Foreign Relations
      The organization operates various discussion groups, both public and private, for members to delve into specific topics related to foreign affairs, such as U.S.-Mexico Defense & Security, U.S. Trade Policy in Asia, AI, Espionage, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
    • Facilitation of public and private discussion groups on foreign policy topics
      Operates multiple public and private discussion groups focused on specific foreign affairs themes, including U.S.-Mexico defense, U.S.-Iran-Israel relations, AI and espionage, U.S. trade policy in Asia, and the Israel-Palestine conflict, with small member cohorts engaging in targeted dialogue.
    • Hosting expert-led events on global affairs
      Hosts monthly public events featuring distinguished speakers from academia, diplomacy, and government, such as Lt. Col. (ret) Alexander Vindman, to facilitate informed discussions on critical international issues including Russia's war on Ukraine and U.S. foreign policy.
    • Organizing Speaker Events on Global Affairs
      The organization brings renowned speakers from academia, diplomacy, and government to Tucson to engage members in discussions on global affairs, hosting monthly events and periodic bonus events. These events cover various topics, including specific geopolitical conflicts like Russia's War on Ukraine.
  • Member Networking & Communication Services 2 activities
    • Membership program for engagement in foreign relations
      Offers membership to individuals including community leaders, government officials, students, and the public, providing access to events and discussion groups on global affairs.
    • Offering Membership for Engagement in Foreign Relations
      The organization offers membership to individuals, including community leaders, government officials, students, and the general public, providing them with access to all events and exclusive discussion groups related to foreign relations.
  • Policy Research & Legislative Advocacy 2 activities
    • Publication of event-based speaker commentaries
      Produces and publishes written takeaways and commentaries from event discussions, authored by a graduate fellow, to extend the reach and impact of speaker insights on global affairs.
    • Publishing Speaker Commentaries
      The organization publishes speaker commentaries, written by a graduate fellow, which provide key takeaways and insights from the events it hosts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$21K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$260%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$56K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$56K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 10
  • BRUCE TURKSTRA — Director
  • DAVID GUPTON — Director
  • DONALD LORANGER — Director
  • ELLIOTT WEISS — Director
  • JOHN BRYANT — Director
  • MARGE HOUY — Director
  • MARVIN GOLDBERG — Director
  • ROBERT THOMPSON — Director
  • ROY MOREY — Director
  • WILLIAM BANKS — Director
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Council on Foreign Relations Partner — Formerly affiliated organization from which TCFR became independent in 1995.