The Foundation For A Civil Society Ltd
- Assets
- $313.4k
- Revenue
- $465.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 12/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 13-3258418
Organization Overview
The Foundation For A Civil Society Ltd is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Foundation For A Civil Society Ltd employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For A Civil Society Ltd is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Foundation For A Civil Society Ltd generated $465.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $389.2k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOR OVER 30 YEARS, FCS HAS WORKED WITH LEADING NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, STATES, GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES, COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE SOCIETIES AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE UNITED STATES THROUGH DIPLOMATIC AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IRAN - THE IRAN PROJECT PUBLISHES NUMEROUS REPORTS, BRIEFINGS, ARTICLES AND OP-EDS ON THE DIPLOMATIC TRACK AS THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO HALTING AND ROLLING BACK IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM. BECAUSE THIS IS A VITAL NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES AND THAT OF OUR ALLIES. THE IRAN PROJECT ENGAGES A BROAD RANGE OF FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL SECURITY EXPERTS IN VARIOUS ASPECTS OF OUR WORK. THE IRAN PROJECT IS NON-PARTISAN IN NATURE, AND MEETS WITH VARIOUS DECISION MAKERS IN THE WHITE HOUSE, TREASURY AND CONGRESS, TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE COMPLEX MULTILATERAL NEGOTIATIONS WITH IRAN AND PROVIDE EXPERT ANALYSIS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, MANY ACTIVITIES WERE VIRTUALLY CONDUCTED BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC.
NCAC - TO PROMOTE CULTURAL DIPLOMACY IN THE CARIBBEAN WITH THREE PROGRAMS: 1) SUPPORT MAJOR AMERICAN ARTISTS TO VISIT AND CELEBRATE THEIR CULTURE. 2) SEND US ART PROFESSIONALS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION, LECTURE, TEACH WITH VISUAL MATERIAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF PHOTOGRAPHY. 3) SUPPORTING ART PROFESSIONALS FROM ABROAD TO VISIT/INTERN AND PURSUE GENERAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT IN THE US WITH MAJOR INSTITUTIONS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020, MANY ACTIVITIES WERE VIRTUALLY CONDUCTED BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy Luers President | Officer | 40 | $60,000 |
Carolyn Seely Wiener Chairman | Trustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Pavel Oliva Director | Trustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Adrian A Basora Director | Trustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Theodore Sedgwick Director | Trustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Jeanne L Hilsinger Director | Trustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $465,887 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $465,887 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $465,887 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $42,750 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,000 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $207,258 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,800 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,800 |
| Travel | $17,971 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $180 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3,769 |
| Total functional expenses | $389,243 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $309,974 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,471 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $900 |
| Total assets | $313,383 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,173 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,173 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $58,218 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $252,992 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $313,383 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that The Foundation For A Civil Society Ltd has recieved totaling $267,338.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR ITS IRAN PROJECT | $100,000 |
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR ITS IRAN PROJECT | $100,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR THE NEW CUBA ARTS CONNECTIONS PROJECT TO PROMOTE CULTURAL EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CUBAN ARTISTS, AND TO IMPLEMENT AN ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM IN CUBA | $40,000 |
Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: PROMOTING DEMOCRACY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC | $15,000 |
Susan S & Kenneth Wallach Foundation Purchase, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Richard & Hethea Nye Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
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