irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $88KIRAN - 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.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
FotoFest/FCS Cuba Program
Facilitates portfolio reviews, workshops, and international exposure for Cuban photographers through partnerships with FotoFest and U.S. institutions; includes scholarship support and participation in international festivals.
NCAC (New Cuba Arts Collaboration)
Promotes cultural diplomacy in Cuba through three initiatives: bringing major American artists to Cuba, sending U.S. art professionals to lecture and teach, and supporting Cuban art professionals to intern and develop professionally in U.S. institutions.
The Iran Project
Produces reports, briefings, and expert analysis on diplomatic solutions to Iran's nuclear program; engages U.S. policymakers and promotes non-partisan dialogue on national security issues.
Young Visual Artists Awards (YVAA)
Joint international exhibition program recognizing emerging visual artists, previously implemented in Slovakia and the Czech Republic in partnership with national galleries and U.S. embassies.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advances transitional justice and peace processes globallyCatalyzed the field of transitional justice through a 1992 Salzburg meeting, introduced truth commissions to South Africa, and supported peace and reconciliation efforts in Northern Ireland, Central America, Kosovo, and Colombia by connecting leaders and sharing cross-regional experiences.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Conducts Iran-related programming through The Iran ProjectHosts The Iran Project as an independent initiative since 2009, conducting programming to reduce U.S.-Iran misunderstandings through informal dialogues with Iranian counterparts, briefing U.S. government officials, and shaping public discourse via articles, op-eds, and media engagement.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Organizes leadership initiatives in divided societiesOrganized more than 70 major initiatives to support leaders in divided societies, using shared experience methodology to foster mindset change and support democratic transitions, reconciliation, and peace processes.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Supports cultural diplomacy in Cuba and the CaribbeanSupports cultural diplomacy by funding U.S. artist visits to Cuba, facilitating professional development for Cuban artists in the U.S., organizing workshops, portfolio reviews, and exhibitions, and sponsoring international exchange programs involving American and Caribbean art professionals.
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Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
- Supports philanthropy and civil society in the Czech RepublicProvides grants and training, presents the Via Bona Philanthropy Awards, publishes the Art of Giving journal, and operates the online giving platform darujme.cz to support long-term growth in community vibrancy, interpersonal trust, bridging social capital, and philanthropy in the Czech Republic.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Established and transitioned independent NGOs in Central and Eastern EuropeEstablished offices in Prague and Bratislava that evolved into the indigenous NGOs Nadace VIA and Nadace Pontis, supporting their transition into independent, sustainable organizations that continue to operate as affiliates and leaders in their countries.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$151K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$253K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out$28K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash$123K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$123K
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -45.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Luers | President | 40 | $60K |
board members · 19
- Adrian A Barsora — Director
- Carolyn Seely Wiener — Chairman
- Charlotta Kotik — Director
- Countess Maria Beatrice Arco — Director
- Ene Fiisna Greenfield — Director
- Geoffrey Hoguet — Director
- George Biddle — Director
- Jeanne L Hilsinger — Director
- Jennifer Lee Delaurentis — Director
- Katarina Mathernova — Director
- Katia L Mead — Director
- Katrin Hansing — Director
- Marica Vilcek — Director
- Pavel Oliva — Director
- Rona Kiley — Director
- Slavka B Glaser — Director
- Theodore Sedgwick — Director
- William Leogrande — Director
- Woodrow Campbell — Director
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Beyond Conflict Network — Formerly known as The Project on Justice in Times of Transition, became an independent 501(c)3 in 2010.
- Columbia University Partner — William Luers was an Adjunct Professor at SIPA, Columbia University from 2009 to 2020.
- Congress Government — Shares information and expert analysis on Iran negotiations with decision makers.
- FotoFest Partner — U.S.-based arts organization partnering with FCS on photography workshops, portfolio reviews, and international programming in Cuba.
- Fototeca, Havana Partner — Partner institution in Havana collaborating on FotoNoviembre programs and institutional visits.
- Friends of Via in the USA Partner — Sister organization supporting Via Foundation from the United States.
- George Washington University Partner — William Luers taught at George Washington University in Washington, DC prior to 2009.
- Getty Museum Partner — U.S. arts institution whose chief curator collaborated with FCS on portfolio reviews and facilitated a visit for Cuban photographers.
- Johns Hopkins University Partner — William Luers taught at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University prior to 2009.
- Lincoln Center Partner — Co-hosted an event celebrating Václav Havel.
- Ludwig Foundation Partner — Partner organization in Cuba co-hosting events, portfolio reviews, and workshops with FCS.
- Metropolitan Museum Partner — U.S. arts institution represented by Maria Hambourg in FCS-led professional exchanges in Cuba.
- Museo de Bellas Artes Partner — Partner institution in Havana hosting artist talks and planning exhibitions with FCS.
- Nadace Pontis Partner — Indigenous NGO developed with support from FCS and continues as an affiliate.
- Nadace Pontis Partner — Indigenous NGO established as an affiliate of FCS in the late 1990s and continues to operate as such.
- Nadace VIA Partner — Former office in Prague that became an independent NGO.
- Nadace VIA Partner — Formerly operated as the Foundation's office in Prague; now an independent NGO with ongoing recognition of historical ties.
- Nadace VIA Partner — Indigenous NGO developed with support from FCS and continues as an affiliate.
- Nadace VIA Partner — Indigenous NGO established as an affiliate of FCS in the late 1990s and continues to operate as such.
- Pontis Foundation Partner — Former office in Bratislava that became an independent NGO.
- Pontis Foundation Partner — Formerly operated as the Foundation's office in Bratislava; now an independent NGO with ongoing recognition of historical ties.
- Princeton University Partner — William Luers taught at the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University prior to 2009.
- Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study Partner — William Luers was the director’s visitor at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study in 1982–1983.
- Residency Unlimited Partner — Partnered on the YVAA program.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Partner — Co-founded The Iran Project in 2002.
- Slovak National Gallery Partner — Hosted joint international Young Visual Artists Awards exhibitions with FCS.
- The Iran Project Partner — William Luers is Director Emerita of The Iran Project, an initiative affiliated with The Foundation for a Civil Society.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — William Luers was President of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City from 1986 to 1999.
- Treasury Government — Meets with officials to share expert analysis on multilateral negotiations with Iran.
- UNEAC – Union of Artists and Writers Partner — Collaborating organization in Cuba for co-hosting photography workshops in Matanzas, Santa Clara, and Havana.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Community-Led Development to Strengthen Civil Societymethodology: community-led-developmentBy supporting community-led initiatives, we improve local well-being and social cohesion because empowering residents to lead change leverages local assets and strengthens trust within communities, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Cultural Diplomacy to Build Cross-National Understandingmethodology: cultural-diplomacyBy using structured cultural exchange—particularly through the arts and professional internships—we strengthen civil society and international relationships because shared creative experiences foster mutual understanding and durable people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Cuba, Iran, and Caribbean nations.
- Lessons-Learned Transfer for Democratic Transitionmethodology: lessons-learned transferBy transferring insights from the Czech and Slovak democratic transitions to other post-authoritarian societies, we accelerate civil society development because context-specific, proven models of reform increase the effectiveness of local actors in transitioning regions like the Balkans.
- Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Systemic Changemethodology: multi-stakeholder_collaborationBy convening businesses, NGOs, governments, and communities, we drive systemic change in education and anti-corruption because cross-sector partnerships align resources and expertise toward shared goals that no single actor could achieve alone.
- Track II Diplomacy for Policy Influencemethodology: track-ii-diplomacyBy facilitating informal dialogue between U.S. and Iranian actors, we produce shifts in U.S. policy discourse because sustained, expert-mediated engagement builds mutual understanding and generates actionable insights that inform foreign policy decision-making.