Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc
Alliance for Open Society International, Inc. (AOSI) is a public charity based in New York, New York, formed in 2003. It coordinates, administers, and advises programs in the United States and abroad, including work related to civil society, public health, education, and democratic societies.
Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc at a glance
In short: Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc gave $891K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $891K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $890,929
- -96.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -98.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $890,929
- +234.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $890,929
- Total assets
- $4,735,815
- -71.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 224 West 57Th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 548-0600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Venture Fund ($891K).
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 84 grants of 200 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AOSI describes programs in Ukraine, South Africa, and Baltimore, as well as coordinating, administering, and advising programs in the United States and abroad. Its sole reported 2024 grant went to a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $385K (2020) to $22.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $891K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | To support the dignity and justice fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the grantee | $890,929 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
AOSI reported that it reduced its 2023 contributions received by $6,000,000 because unused funds were returned to the grantee during the 2024 tax year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,735,815 | $477,457 | $2,321,992 | $890,929 | 1 | $477,457 |
| 2023 | $16,346,666 | $15,674,733 | $31,547,991 | $22,895,261 | 86 | $312,564 |
| 2022 | $35,140,229 | $22,321,703 | $33,593,750 | $8,146,867 | 53 | $-3,484,186 |
| 2021 | $43,304,993 | $33,954,105 | $18,290,863 | $11,231,864 | 53 | $3,747,760 |
| 2020 | $27,727,096 | $4,848,874 | $4,270,209 | $385,000 | 7 | $214,214 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AOSI’s stated mission is to transform closed societies into open societies and protect and expand the values of existing open societies. Its stated purposes include coordinating, administering, and advising programs in the United States and abroad; educating the public about societies transitioning from authoritarian or totalitarian rule to democratic market economies; and promoting the values of open, democratic societies.
Its described programs include the Ukraine Democracy Fund, launched in 2022 to bring together private and public donors in support of civil society in Ukraine; the South Africa Constitutionalism Fund, which supports civil society organizations advancing constitutionalism and emphasizes institutional transformation and sustainability; and OSI Baltimore, which works in seven areas: community fellowships, strategic communications, criminal and juvenile justice, addiction and health equity, education and youth development, economic justice, and other special projects.
The 2024 grant went to New Venture Fund, whose stated mission is to provide fiscal sponsorship, operational expertise, and administrative support to projects working on issues including conservation, education, youth development, global health, public policy, disaster recovery, civil rights, and the arts. The grant’s stated purpose was to support the Dignity and Justice Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of New Venture Fund.
Grantmaking
AOSI reported one grant totaling $890,929 in 2024. The grant was to New Venture Fund in Washington, DC, to support the Dignity and Justice Fund. In 2023, AOSI reported 86 grants totaling $22,895,261. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $890,929.
AOSI states that its board members identify, recommend, and approve grantees. Grantees are required to submit narrative and financial reports at least annually. Site visits may occur when a need or opportunity arises but are not a regular part of grant monitoring.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Binaifer Nowrojee as president and director as of December 13, 2024; Maija Arbolino as director and treasurer; Debbie Fine as director and secretary; and Alexander Soros as a director. Leonard Benardo is listed as vice president until December 13, 2024.
The filing also lists Lorna Tracy Brown as team manager, Pamela King as senior program manager, Michael Camlin as program manager, Karen Webber as senior team manager, and Priscilla Newton as senior program officer.
Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc is led by Binaifer Nowrojee, President & Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Binaifer Nowrojee
President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Soros
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Fine
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maija Arbolino
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Webber
Senior Team Manager
Team Manager → Senior Team Manager, 2022
On filings since 2020
$149K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Priscilla Newton
Senior Program Officer
Team Manager → Senior Program Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
$152K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Lorna Tracy Brown
Team Manager
Associate Program Director → Team Manager, 2022
On filings since 2021
$182K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Pamela King
Senior Program Manager
On filings since 2021
$179K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Mark Malloch-Brown
Former President
President → Former President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leonard Benardo
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Camlin
Program Manger
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Danielle Torain (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ed Bernand (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William C. Clarke III (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Gaspard (2020–2022) — Former President
- Former: William F. Wendler II (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Deborah Fine (2021–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Evan Serpick (2021–2022) — Program Manager
- Former: Diana Morris (2020) — Former Director
- Former: Lornatracy Brown (2020) — Associate Program Director
- Former: Tara Huffman (2020) — Director, Criminal & Justice
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $193K, to Lorna Tracy Brown (Team Manager). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc
How much does Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc give each year?
Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc gave $891K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $22.9M across 86 grants.
How large is Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc?
Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $477K.
What does Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc fund?
AOSI’s stated mission is to transform closed societies into open societies and protect and expand the values of existing open societies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc?
Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc make grants?
AOSI describes programs in Ukraine, South Africa, and Baltimore, as well as coordinating, administering, and advising programs in the United States and abroad. Its sole reported 2024 grant went to a recipient in Washington, DC.
What is Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc's EIN?
Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0623035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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