Victims Of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $18.5m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-1920858
Organization Overview
Victims Of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Victims Of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Victims Of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc 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 12/2022, Victims Of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE AMERICANS ABOUT THE MORE THAN 100 MILLION VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HUMAN RIGHTS - VOC STUDIES HUMAN RIGHTS IN COUNTRIES LIKE CUBA AND VENEZUELA, WHERE COMMUNISM HAS LED TO WIDESPREAD OPPRESSION. THROUGH RESEARCH, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH, VOC AIMS TO SHED LIGHT ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS CARRIED OUT BY THESE REGIMES. OUR RECENT EFFORTS INCLUDED PUBLICATION OF A GROUNDBREAKING "TORTURE IN CUBA" REPORT, ANALYZING 181 VICTIMS TORTURED BY THE REGIME IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, UTILIZING BOTH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE METHODS, WHICH SERVES AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION OF HAVANA'S HUMAN RIGHTS CRIMES TO DATE.
EDUCATION - VOC'S EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOCUS ON EQUIPPING EDUCATORS WITH THE TOOLS TO TEACH ABOUT COMMUNISM. WE HOST CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS, IN-SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS, AND PROVIDE INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS FOR TEACHER AND STUDENTS ON STREAMABLE LEARNING. VOC PUBLISHED AN EXPANDED 4TH EDITION OF ITS CURRICULUM. VOC'S 3,600+ SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP ALUMNI NOW REACH MORE THAN 354,300 STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS EACH YEAR. VOC'S AWARD-WINNING WITNESS PROJECT MINI-DOCUMENTARY SERIES TELLS THE CAUTIONARY AND INSPIRING NARRATIVES OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE WITNESSED COMMUNISM FIRSTHAND, GIVING A HUMAN FACE TO THE STAGGERING NUMBER OF VICTIMS. THEY HAVE RECEIVED OVER ONE MILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE.CHINA STUDIES - VOC'S CHINA STUDIES PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY'S (CCP) AGGRESSIVE NATURE AND ITS THREATS TO US NATIONAL SECURITY. THROUGH THE ANNUAL CHINA FORUM, SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES, VOC BRINGS TOGETHER EXPERTS TO DISCUSS KEY ISSUES IN US-CHINA RELATIONS. THE PROGRAM ALSO FOCUSES ON EXPOSING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE CCP, WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON UYGHUR FORCED LABOR IN XINJIANG. OUR RESEARCH EXPOSED NEW EVIDENCE OF FORCED LABOR IN XINJIANG, GENERATING VAST GLOBAL MEDIA COVERAGE AND SWIFT ACTION FROM THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY COMMUNITIES.
VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MUSEUM - IN JUNE 2022 VOC OPENED THE WORLD'S FIRST MUSEUM DEDICATED TO TELLING THE STORY OF ALL 100 MILLION VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM. LOCATED TWO BLOCKS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE, THE MUSEUM FEATURES THREE PERMANENT GALLERIES, TEMPORARY EXHIBITS, INTERACTIVE GAMES AND FILMS DESIGNED TO REACH YOUNGER AUDIENCES, AND VERSATILE EVENT SPACE. EXHIBITS BRING WITNESS STORIES TO LIFE, MAKING THE MUSEUM A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. TEMPORARY EXHIBITS HAVE INCLUDED "TIANANMEN 1989," "CUBAN COMMUNIST PRISON AND "VACLAV HAVEL: FROM DISSIDENT TO PRESIDENT."
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ken Pope Ceo Term Begin 1022 Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $145,124 |
Amb Andrew Bremberg President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $222,607 |
Hon James Burnley IV Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ingrid Gregg PHD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Edwards PHD Founding Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Edwards Spalding PHD Vice-Chairman - See Sch O | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $251,500 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Explus Inc Museum Exhibit Fabrication Services | 12/30/22 | $351,452 |
Gallagher & Associates Llc Museum Planning And Design | 12/30/22 | $223,303 |
Hitt Contracting Inc Museum Construction Services | 12/30/22 | $214,643 |
Mark G Anderson Consultants Inc Museum Construction Management Service | 12/30/22 | $145,089 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,487,935 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,584,063 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,962 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,071,998 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $22,501 |
| 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 | $7,094,499 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $645,235 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $68,865 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $657,096 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,890 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,925,546 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $41,832 |
| Other employee benefits | $265,967 |
| Payroll taxes | $180,142 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $49,486 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $117,854 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $948,335 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,956 |
| Office expenses | $132,076 |
| Information technology | $66,797 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $674,721 |
| Travel | $223,123 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,560 |
| Interest | $39,479 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $428,615 |
| Insurance | $14,271 |
| All other expenses | $118,196 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,965,313 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $595,048 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,735,384 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,706,114 |
| 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 | $90,583 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,511,579 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,832,953 |
| Total assets | $18,471,661 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $254,292 |
| 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 | $7,223,289 |
| Total liabilities | $7,477,581 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,686,177 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,307,903 |
| 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 | $18,471,661 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Victims Of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc has awarded $645,235 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CAMPAIGN FOR UYGHURS PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM | $145,923 |
PLAN PAIS INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM | $55,116 |
UMBRELLA ART FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM | $133,908 |
HUMANIST POLITICAL CULTURE PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM | $9,286 |
AC CONSORCIO DESARROLLO Y JUSTICIA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM | $301,002 |