The New York-based Council on Foreign Relations offers a range of services including meetings, symposia, conferences, corporate programs, term member programs, independent task forces, foreign affairs, outreach initiatives, publishing, and rental space services. Established in 1921, the independent non-profit foundation aims to provide its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens with a better understanding of the world and foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. The board of directors manages the foundation's assets.