irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.43MGovernment Contracts Programs: Implementation of programs with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). These programs include a series of meetings, site visits, roundtables, conferences, and receptions with visiting delegations. These programs concern developing and middle income countries from all regions of the world.
- #2 $31KCommercial Training: Design and deliver commercial training courses for U.S. Foreign Service and U.S. Foreign Commercial Service personnel. These courses are a series of formal instructional programs offered in conjunction with the U.S. Dept. of State and Commerce. Aimed to offer support to and strengthen effectiveness of an American embassy's role in promoting U.S. business interests in overseas markets.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Commercial Training
Design and delivery of commercial training courses for U.S. Foreign Service and Foreign Commercial Service personnel in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and Commerce
Digital Portfolio
Structured framework for cross-sector dialogue on AI, data, and digital trade priorities, addressing key issues in digital transformation
Eisenhower Global Leadership Award
Annual recognition of leaders who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in international leadership, innovation, and citizenship
Food Security Working Group
Convenes members in the agriculture sector to address global food insecurity through multi-stakeholder dialogue and partnership formation
Government Contracts Programs
Implementation of programs with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) including meetings, site visits, roundtables, conferences, and receptions with visiting delegations from developing and middle-income countries
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Administering awards and recognition events to promote international understandingHosts the annual Eisenhower Awards Gala in New York to honor global business and public sector leaders for their contributions to international economic cooperation and understanding.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy and multi-stakeholder engagement on global health issuesConvenes stakeholders from government, private sector, multilateral organizations, civil society, and academia to advance action on HIV/AIDS and antimicrobial resistance. Delivers programming at major global events including the World Health Assembly, International AIDS Conference, UN General Assembly, and African Union Summit.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Convening high-level dialogues between business and government leadersOrganizes and hosts over 150 meetings annually, including forums, panel discussions, off-the-record briefings, and receptions that connect business executives with senior government officials, heads of state, cabinet ministers, multilateral organization leaders, and U.S. Chiefs of Mission. Events occur during major global gatherings such as the UN General Assembly, World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, and COP28.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Delivering commercial training for U.S. Foreign Service personnelDesigns and delivers commercial training courses for U.S. Foreign Service and U.S. Foreign Commercial Service officers through curriculum development and delivery, enhancing embassy effectiveness in promoting American business interests globally. This includes long-standing initiatives such as the Industry Consultation Program and collaboration with the Foreign Service Institute.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Facilitating cross-sector dialogue on digital transformation and sustainabilityLaunches initiatives such as the Digital Portfolio to enable cross-sector discussions on digital transformation and organizes targeted dialogues on sustainability and development in Africa, including co-hosted events with institutions like United Bank for Africa and public investment funds in Silicon Valley.
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Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 1 activity
- Funding and organizing international trade and investment missionsDesigns and leads international business missions and trade delegations for U.S. companies to countries such as India, Jordan, and Vietnam, often culminating in official forums or meetings with national leaders. These missions support U.S. commercial interests abroad and are conducted in partnership with agencies like the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting advocacy forums on defense, security, and economic policyHosts roundtables and missions focused on defense and security cooperation, including engagements with NATO leadership, Ukraine Defense Attaché, and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, as well as economic policy discussions with ministers of commerce, investment, and industry from countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, and the UAE.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.36M
Contributions & grants$5.65M54%
Program service revenue$4.79M46%
Investment income$193K2%
Other revenue$-267K
expenses
Total expenses$9.95M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$5.21M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.89M
Cash$747K
Investments$987K
Liabilities$3.65M
Net assets$1.24M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter J Tichansky | President and CEO | 40 | $350K |
| Nina Kundra | Senior Vice President | 40 | $317K |
| Meghan Hagberg | Senior Vice President | 40 | $313K |
| Caitlin Noone | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $303K |
| Ginelle Baugh | Senior Vice President and Treasurer of the Board | 40 | $294K |
| Kenneth Donald | Senior Director, National Security | 40 | $226K |
| Matthew Lowenbraun | Vice President, Membership | 40 | $220K |
| Max Horwitz | Vice President, BCIU Ventures | 40 | $213K |
| Pete Nonis | Vice President, Marketing & Communications | 40 | $186K |
| Brian Dershowitz | Senior Director | 40 | $165K |
| Kwame Siriboe | Director, Finance & IT | 40 | $157K |
board members · 14
- Andrew Friendly — Board Member
- Aymeric Lepeu — Board Member
- Brendan Duval — Board Member
- Brian Miller — Board Member
- CD Glin — Board Member
- Ccilia Attias — Board Member
- Daniel Cruise — Board Member
- Helga Flores Trejo — Board Member
- Jeff Kratz — Board Member
- Jonathan Selib — Board Member
- Josette Sheeran — Board Member
- Joshua Dixon — Board Member
- Julie Monaco — Board Member/Chair
- Kara Carscaden — Board Member
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- AWS Partner — Engaged as a technology leader in a program to demonstrate how technology can drive innovation aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Abdulla Bin Touq al Marri Government — Hosted a roundtable with the UAE Minister of Economy in 2024.
- African Union Partner — Delivers HIV/AIDS programming at the African Union Head of State Summit.
- Ares Partner — Participated in a BCIU-hosted discussion with private equity leaders on Vision 2030 and emerging technologies.
- Bayer Partner — Valued partner that recognizes BCIU's role in fostering public-private collaboration on global challenges.
- Citi Partner — Honored at the BCIU Eisenhower Awards Gala, recognizing leadership in global citizenship.
- GIC Partner — Honored at the BCIU Eisenhower Awards Gala, recognizing leadership in global investment and citizenship.
- Global Fund Partner — Mobilizes resources and expertise for the Global Fund.
- Government of Colombia Partner — Engaged in a roundtable discussion with Colombia's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism during the 2023 UN General Assembly.
- Government of Costa Rica Partner — Convened a roundtable with Costa Rica's Investment Minister during the 2024 World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings.
- Government of Ukraine Government — Conducted a roundtable with Ukraine Defense Attaché to the U.S. Major General Borys Kremenetsky.
- Intel Partner — Engaged in discussions with Intel executives on supply chain and environmental topics.
- International AIDS Conference Partner — Delivers HIV/AIDS programming at the International AIDS Conference.
- International Monetary Fund Partner — Hosted a roundtable with government officials during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, DC.
- KKR & Co. Partner — Honored at the BCIU Eisenhower Awards Gala, recognizing contributions to global progress and social responsibility.
- Khalid A. Al-Falih Government — Held a roundtable with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment during the 2022 UN General Assembly.
- Khosla Ventures Partner — Participated in a BCIU-hosted discussion with venture capital and private equity leaders on Vision 2030 and emerging technologies.
- King Abdullah II of Jordan Partner — Engaged in a business mission meeting with the King of Jordan to support member company interests.
- Laos Partner — Engaged with U.S. Ambassador to Laos Heather Variava at the 2024 U.S. Chiefs of Mission Reception.
- Mastercard Partner — Represented by Ambassador Michael Froman, who participated in a BCIU-hosted fireside chat on African development.
- Mubadala Partner — Honored at the BCIU Eisenhower Awards Gala, recognizing international leadership in investment and development.
- NATO Partner — Engaged with NATO leadership, including a meeting with Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana.
- PEPFAR Partner — BCIU's Life Sciences Innovation Group supports PEPFAR's mission.
- Puneet Talwar Government — Featured U.S. Ambassador to Morocco at the 2024 U.S. Chiefs of Mission Reception.
- Salesforce Partner — Engaged as a technology leader in a program to demonstrate how technology can drive innovation aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Partner — Co-hosted a discussion with BCIU in Silicon Valley on Vision 2030 and emerging technologies.
- Sri Lanka Partner — Engaged with the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the 2023 UNGA Forum in New York.
- Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Partner — Hosted a roundtable with Strategic and International Affairs Advisor Stephen Covington.
- U.S. Department of Commerce Partner — Cooperates with BCIU to deliver commercial training for U.S. Foreign Commercial Service personnel.
- U.S. Department of State Government — Partnered with BCIU to develop commercial training curriculum through the Foreign Service Institute.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Commercial Diplomacy Through People-to-People and Institutional Engagementmethodology: commercial_diplomacyBy combining commercial objectives with diplomatic engagement—such as facilitating interactions between companies and foreign officials, sovereign wealth funds, and multilateral institutions—the organization strengthens international understanding and market access, because sustained interpersonal and institutional relationships build trust that enables economic cooperation.
- Cross-Sector Convening for Shared Problem-Solvingmethodology: neutral_conveningBy bringing together businesses, governments, and institutions in neutral, structured dialogues, the organization enables collaborative solutions to complex global challenges, because diverse stakeholders can align around common interests when facilitated through trusted intermediaries.
- Strategic Partnering with Contextual Intelligencemethodology: contextual-strategy-engagementBy complementing data-driven analysis and modeling with deep, question-driven contextual understanding of emerging markets, the organization improves strategic decision-making for businesses, because local nuance and fundamental inquiry reveal opportunities and risks that quantitative models alone cannot capture.