irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0MEMBER FORUM - THE OTHER OF THE ASSOCIATION'S 2024 FLAGSHIP EVENTS WAS THE WTCA MEMBER FORUM; A GATHERING OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM OUR WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP AS WELL AS RENOWNED EXPERTS. THE WTCA PRESENTED A HYBRID EVENT - BOTH IN-PERSON IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK AS WELL AS LIVESTREAMING OF THE ENTIRE EVENT - WITH KEYNOTES, PANELS, AND WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON TRAINING AND EDUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS. THE THREE-DAY EVENT ALSO INCLUDED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS, STIMULATING GLOBAL CONNECTIONS AND RAISING VISIBILITY OF THE WTCA BRAND.
- #2 $0EUROPE REGIONAL MEETING/WTCA OPEN INVESTOR DAY - IN A UNIQUE SETTING, WE WILL WELCOME A BROADER AUDIENCE OF DECISION MAKERS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN GERMANY INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR UNIQUE GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO SHOWCASE THE WTCA BRAND PROPOSITION.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Europe Regional Meeting / WTCA Open Investor Day
Regional gathering in Germany targeting public and private sector decision-makers to promote the WTCA brand and expand membership within the European market.
WTCA Member Forum
Annual hybrid event in New York featuring keynotes, panels, and workshops to provide training and educational opportunities for member representatives; includes networking to strengthen global connections.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 3 activities
- Facilitates international investment and business matchmakingOrganizes targeted investment forums and showcases—including the ZimReal Property Investment Forum, Morocco Showcase Summit, and Showcase Indian Ocean—to connect global investors with opportunities in real estate, hospitality, tourism, and infrastructure across Africa, the Indian Ocean, and other regions.
- Hosts global and regional trade conferences and forumsOrganizes annual and regional conferences such as the WTCA Member Forum, WTCA Day events, and regional meetings in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and Latin America to facilitate networking, best practice sharing, and collaboration among members and international business leaders. Events include in-person and virtual components, site visits, and expert-led discussions.
- Supports global digital infrastructure investment promotionHosts webinars and convenes developers of free zones and data centers to foster collaboration and promote investment in global digital infrastructure.
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Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 1 activity
- Operates a global network of World Trade Center properties and trade servicesSupports World Trade Center-branded properties and trade service organizations in over 90 countries, leveraging a network of 15,000 professionals to connect businesses with international markets.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Provides capacity-building and professional development for membersOffers training, educational workshops, peer discussions, and expert-led programming through annual forums and member meetings to strengthen trade services, branding, and regional initiatives across the WTCA network.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for global trade cooperation and economic developmentRepresents the WTCA at international summits such as the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit (GTIS) 2026, including participation in panel discussions on AI and global economic cooperation, to promote trade collaboration and network visibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.94M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$7.23M91%
Investment income$712K9%
Other revenue$17
expenses
Total expenses$7.58M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2.40M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.87M
Cash$3.20M
Investments$16.18M
Liabilities$1.65M
Net assets$23.22M
Liquid reserves30.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES T PERRY | GENERAL COUNSEL | 37 | $354K |
| CRYSTAL EDN | EXECUTIVE DIR - MEMBER SERVICES | 40 | $267K |
| ROBIN VAN PUYENBROECK | EXECUTIVE DIR - BUSINESS DEVLMT | 39 | $262K |
| SCOTT WANG | VP ASIA PACIFIC - BUSINESS DEVLMT | 39 | $197K |
| CLARK LACKERT | DEPUTY GEN COUNSEL | 40 | $172K |
| SCOTT RICHIE | SECRETARY TO THE BOARD | 19 | $147K |
| CHANELLE DIMALANTA | SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $115K |
| ZACHARY WELLS | FINANCIAL CONTROLLER | 40 | $96K |
board members · 17
- AHMED TIBAOUI — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE LEE — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA SHEN — DIRECTOR
- CRISTINA SBAIZERO — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD ALLISON WRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- EUGENIO REYES GUZMAN — DIRECTOR
- FREERK FABER — DIRECTOR
- GHAZI ABU NAHL — DIRECTOR
- HALUK KANCA — DIRECTOR
- IGNACIO DEL — DIRECTOR
- IRMOHIZAM IBRAHIM — DIRECTOR
- IVAN BARRIOS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN DREW — CHAIRMAN
- KAREN GERWITZ — DIRECTOR
- LUCIANO MENEZES — VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY
- MEHRAN EFTEKHAR — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA D PASCUAL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- CCPIT Partner — WTCA participated in the CCPIT Summit 2026, indicating a collaborative relationship in trade and investment promotion.
- China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Partner — Hosted the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit (GTIS) 2026, which WTCA attended and participated in.
- Consulate General of Ireland Partner — Brought together for joint participation in Montana World Trade & Investment Day to engage on international trade and investment opportunities.
- Free Zone operators Partner — Collaborates with free zone operators to attract data center investment through joint webinars and network engagement.
- Germany Government — Engaged public sector decision makers in Germany through the Europe Regional Meeting and WTCA Open Investor Day.
- Hyatt Regency Harare (The Meikles) Partner — Hosted the 6th Annual ZimReal Property Investment Forum at this venue in 2026.
- India EXIM Bank Partner — Participated in panel discussions on investment opportunities in India and the strategic role of the WTC network.
- InterContinental Mauritius Resort Partner — Host venue for the Showcase Indian Ocean event.
- Invest India Government — Represented by Ms. Rhea Sekhon, who presented government measures supporting foreign investment during the WTCA Day meeting.
- Marriott Hotel Partner — Host venue for the Morocco Showcase Summit in Casablanca
- Montana Department of Agriculture Government — Participated alongside MWTC in discussions on agricultural trade and export development at Montana World Trade & Investment Day.
- Montana Department of Commerce Government — Collaborated with MWTC at Montana World Trade & Investment Day to discuss state economic development and trade policy.
- Tata Sons Partner — Participated in panel discussions on investment opportunities in India and the strategic role of the WTC network.
- University of Montana Partner — Collaborates closely with the University of Montana through shared space in the School of Business, academic instruction by the Executive Director, and integrated programming benefiting students and local businesses.
- WTC Algiers Network — Member organization within the WTCA global network led by Ahmed Tibaoui.
- WTC Bengaluru Network — Member organization within the WTCA global network led by Vineet Verma.
- WTC Denver Network — Member organization within the WTCA global network led by Karen Gerwitz.
- WTC Gibraltar Network — WTC Gibraltar is a member of the WTCA network, with its director serving as Vice Chair-Treasurer of WTCA.
- WTC Kuala Lumpur Network — Member organization within the WTCA global network led by Irmohizam bin Ibrahim.
- WTC Monterrey Partner — Host organization for the 2026 WTCA Latin America Conference
- WTC Mumbai Network — Member organization within the WTCA global network led by Vijay Kalantri.
- WTC Panama Network — Member organization within the WTCA global network led by Remy Swaab.
- WTC Quito Network — WTC Quito is a member of the WTCA network, rejoining in July 2025.
- WTC Shenyang Network — Member organization within the WTCA global network led by Christina Shen.
- WTC Suzhou Network — Member organization within the WTCA global network led by Catherine Lee.
- WTC Trieste Network — Member organization within the WTCA global network led by Cristina Sbaizero.
- World Trade Center Jakarta Partner — Host organization for the 2026 WTCA Asia Pacific Conference.
- World Trade Center Miami Partner — Host organization for the 2026 WTCA North America Conference
- World Trade Center Pune Partner — Co-hosted the 24th WTCA Day – Destination India meeting and provided venue access for the facility showcase.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Global-Local Bridge Modelmethodology: regional-global bridge modelBy connecting regional economic strengths with global trade networks, we drive investment and development, because integrating local industry expertise with international market access creates mutually reinforcing value for communities and businesses.
- Leveraged Brand Ecosystem for Local Internationalizationmethodology: brand-leverage-for-local-internationalizationBy aligning local businesses with the global WTC brand and network, we increase their international visibility and access to cross-border opportunities, because the credibility and recognition of the WTC brand reduces market entry barriers and builds trust with global partners.
- Network as Intermediary and Connectormethodology: network-as-intermediaryBy positioning WTC members as intermediaries between public and private stakeholders—such as free zones and data center developers—we accelerate infrastructure investment, because trusted local nodes within a global network can unlock collaboration that would otherwise be inaccessible.
- Networked Collaboration for Trade and Investmentmethodology: network-facilitationBy convening members and stakeholders through events, summits, and structured networking, we facilitate cross-border business connections and investment opportunities, because collective engagement strengthens trust, surfaces opportunities, and amplifies the impact of individual members within a trusted global network.
- Technology-Enabled Trade Facilitation and Knowledge Sharingmethodology: technology-enabled-trade-facilitationBy integrating technology and AI into network operations and using hybrid formats for education, we enhance the reach and effectiveness of trade facilitation, because digital tools scale access to knowledge, lower participation barriers, and enable smarter cross-border economic cooperation.