Santa Fe Council on International Relations

Mailing Address: 1210 Luisa Street, Suite 6, Santa Fe, NM 87508
County of Location: Santa Fe
Phone: (505) 982-4931
NTEE Code: Q- International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security
Mission Statement:

The Santa Fe Council on International Relations is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the understanding of international issues and cultural affairs and to promoting “grassroots diplomacy.” We provide educational programs and international visitor meetings.

Primary Programs:

Founded in 1965 to assist foreign visitors, CIR has grown rapidly in recent years, both expanding and enhancing its activities. CIR’s activities are designed to stimulate dialogue within our community about current foreign affairs issues and help educate members, students and the community about current foreign affairs issues that affect the United States. Specific activities include the International Lecture Series, World Affairs Discussion Lunches and Dinners, Spotlight events and programs for international visitors. Each activity provides fun, social exchange and a broadening of international knowledge and understanding.

International visitors reach CIR through an arrangement with the U.S. State Department and other organizations; we regularly host over 285 such visitors annually with targeted meetings and discussions on a wide variety of subjects. CIR volunteers set up and participate in these activities. Also, with the aid of volunteers, we provide home stays, home hospitality (dinners) and receptions for the international visitor leaders.

Populations Served: All Populations
Counties Served: Santa Fe, Taos
Year Founded:

1965

Annual Budget: $100,000 - $249,999
Personnel: 1 to 5 FTE
Executive Director:

Patricia Richardson Poitras

Accepts inquiries: Accepts inquiries about volunteering, Accepts inquiries about board member positions
Nonprofit Status: Has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS, Is registered as a Nonprofit Corporation with the State of New Mexico

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