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THE AMERICAN DITCHLEY FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136146740 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q300 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · americanditchley.org
revenue
$243K
expenses
$205K
net assets
$221K
employees
0
volunteers
28
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

THE AMERICAN DITCHLEY FOUNDATION SPONSORS CONFERENCES ON SOCIOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL PROBLEMS AND OTHER TOPICS OF GLOBAL CONCERN.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Ditchley Foundation supports international dialogue by co-sponsoring conferences on global issues, primarily in partnership with The Ditchley Foundation in the UK. It helps shape conference agendas, recruits American participants, and provides travel support for attendees. The organization focuses on fostering high-level discussions among policymakers, academics, and practitioners from around the world, with an emphasis on transatlantic and global understanding.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $33K
    THE AMERICAN DITCHLEY FOUNDATION RECRUITED AMERICAN PARTICIPANTS TO DITCHLEY CONFERENCES AND PROGRAMS, SPONSORED THEIR TRAVEL, AND HELPED TO SHAPE DITCHLEY PROGRAMS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Lecture
Hosts a public lecture at Ditchley Park delivered by a distinguished figure from international public life.
Ditchley Conferences
Annual series of 10–12 invitation-only conferences at Ditchley Park, UK, bringing together ~40 global experts to discuss pressing international issues through dialogue-focused sessions.
Participant Recruitment and Travel Support
Recruits American experts for Ditchley conferences and provides travel stipends to enable participation.
US Conference Hosting
Biennial conference co-hosted in the United States to expand transatlantic dialogue and engage American policymakers and thought leaders.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
    • Co-hosts and supports transatlantic conferences
      Organizes 10 to 12 annual conferences, including biennial events in the United States, to facilitate dialogue among American, British, and international participants on complex global challenges. Examples include a 2024 conference on "China and the World: The Impact of Russia's War with Ukraine" held at Greentree Estate in New York.
    • Hosts Annual Lecture at Ditchley Park
      Organizes the Annual Lecture at Ditchley Park, delivered by a distinguished public figure since 1972, as part of its ongoing commitment to transatlantic dialogue.
  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funds Ditchley Foundation programs and projects
      Provides financial support to the Ditchley Foundation (UK), including funding for conferences and restoration projects at Ditchley Park, such as a planned 2024 conference.
  • Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
    • Recruits and sponsors American participants for international dialogue
      Recruits American attendees for Ditchley conferences and provides travel stipends to support their participation, contributing to transatlantic dialogue and program design.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Sponsors outreach and network-building events
      Hosts cultivation events, such as one in Washington D.C., to expand the Ditchley network and raise awareness of the foundation’s activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$243K
Contributions & grants$236K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$205K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$231K
Cash$219K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$221K
Liquid reserves12.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +42.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 25
  • DR JEREMY FIELDING — DIRECTOR
  • DR KORI SCHAKE — DIRECTOR
  • DR MATTHEW SPENCE — DIRECTOR
  • DR MICHAEL R AUSLIN — DIRECTOR
  • DR SHANNON K O'NEIL — DIRECTOR
  • DR WILLIAM J ANTHOLIS — DIRECTOR
  • JOHNATHAN M PRUZAN — DIRECTOR
  • MR CARY A KOPLIN — PRESIDENT
  • MR CASIMIR A YOST — DIRECTOR
  • MR DAVID E SANGER — DIRECTOR
  • MR DAVID R RIEMER — DIRECTOR
  • MR DAVID SCHWIMMER — DIRECTOR
  • MR EDWARD COX — DIRECTOR
  • MR GEORGE M NEWCOMBE — SECRETARY
  • MR JAMES ARROYO OBE — DIRECTOR
  • MR JOHN BELLINGER III — VICE-CHAIRMAN
  • MR PETER BASS — TREASURER
  • MR ROBERT G KAISER — DIRECTOR
  • MR ROBERT WILLS — DIRECTOR
  • MR THEODORE BUNZEL — DIRECTOR
  • MS HEATHER A CONLEY — DIRECTOR
  • MS JAMI MISCIK — CHAIRMAN
  • PROFESSOR A E DICK HOWARD — DIRECTOR
  • PROFESSOR JOSEPH NYE — DIRECTOR
  • THE HONORABLE ANTHONY GARDNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Canadian Ditchley Foundation Partner — Works together with the American and UK Ditchley Foundations to convene dialogues on global issues.
  • Ditchley Foundation Network — Collaborates with the Ditchley Foundation, which organizes conferences and events related to international policy issues.
  • New York State Attorney General Government — Filer of the Foundation's annual report with the Charities Bureau.
  • The Ditchley Foundation Partner — Collaborates on shaping conference programs, supporting participants, and advancing global dialogue.
  • The Ditchley Foundation Partner — Collaborates with The Ditchley Foundation to promote international dialogue
  • The Ditchley Foundation Partner — Related organization established in 1958, with which the American Ditchley Foundation collaborates in advancing transatlantic and global dialogue.
  • The Ditchley Foundation (United Kingdom) Partner — Receives grants from The American Ditchley Foundation Inc for restoration projects and conferences.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Conference-Based Issue Advancement
    methodology: conference_sponsorship
    By sponsoring conferences on global sociological, economic, scientific, and cultural issues, we advance international dialogue because structured academic and policy-focused gatherings generate shared understanding and collaborative momentum across national boundaries.
  • Facilitated Expert Dialogue
    methodology: facilitated_expert_dialogue
    By convening private, invitation-only, multi-day dialogues among multidisciplinary experts and global leaders, we produce more precise policy and improved operational diplomacy because informal, off-the-record settings encourage candid and constructive exchange that is not possible in public forums.