Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc
Alliance for Open Society International, Inc. (AOSI) is a U.S. public charity organized in 2003 under Delaware law, headquartered in New York City. The organization operates as an affiliate of the Open Society Foundations and functions as a grantmaking entity without employees. AOSI coordinates, administers, and advises programs both domestically and internationally across multiple issue areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
-71.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$891K
-96.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-98.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$891K
+234.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
AOSI seeks to transform closed societies into open societies and to protect and expand the values of existing open societies. The organization's stated purposes include:
- Coordinating, administering, and advising programs in the United States and abroad on public health, education, and civil society development
- Educating the public about societies' transitions from totalitarian or authoritarian rule to democratic market economies
- Promoting the values of open, democratic societies throughout the world
Program Areas:
- Eastern Europe Program—Ukraine: The Ukraine Democracy Fund, launched in 2022, mobilizes private and public donors to support civil society in Ukraine in response to Russia's assault on Ukraine and democracy
- U.S. Programs—OSI Baltimore: Place-based work in seven core program areas including community fellowships, strategic communications, criminal and juvenile justice, addiction and health equity, education and youth development, economic justice, and special projects
- South Africa Constitutionalism Fund: Supports civil society organizations promoting constitutionalism in South Africa with emphasis on internal institutional transformation
Grantmaking
Typical grant awards range from $10,258 to $10,956,633. The organization makes and receives grants in addition to cooperating with other charitable organizations to achieve its mission.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AOSI operates programs in multiple regions including Central Asia, Eastern Europe (particularly Ukraine), the United States (with specific focus on Baltimore), and South Africa. The organization works internationally on civil society development while also addressing challenges facing urban communities in the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $4,735,815
- Total Liabilities: $182,000
- Total Revenues: $477,457
- Total Expenses: $2,321,992
- Total Giving: $2,100,187
Historical Context: The organization reported a budget of $6.7 million in 2012.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,735,815 | $16,346,666 | $35,140,229 |
| Revenue | $477,457 | $15,674,733 | $22,321,703 |
| Expenses | $2,321,992 | $31,547,991 | $33,593,750 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $477,457 | $312,564 | $-3,484,186 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Venture Fund ($890,929).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW VENTURE FUND WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE DIGNITY AND JUSTICE FUND, A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE GRANTEE | $890,929 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chair and President: Christopher Stone
- Treasurer: Maija Arbolino
- Secretary: A. Nicole Campbell
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BINAIFER NOWROJEE | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR AS OF 12/13/24) | 2 | — |
| MAIJA ARBOLINO | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DEBBIE FINE | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ALEXANDER SOROS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEONARD BENARDO | VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 12/13/24) | 2 | — |
| LORNA TRACY BROWN | TEAM MANAGER | — | — |
| PAMELA KING | SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER | — | — |
| MICHAEL CAMLIN | PROGRAM MANGER | — | — |
| KAREN WEBBER | SENIOR TEAM MANAGER | — | — |
| PRISCILLA NEWTON | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER | — | — |
| MARK MALLOCH-BROWN | FORMER PRESIDENT | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
AOSI has been involved in significant grantmaking initiatives through its parent organization, the Open Society Foundations, including:
Open Society Foundations kickstarts grantmaking with $400 million climate\A $400 million climate prosperity fund launched by Open Society Foundations
Open Society Foundations kickstarts grantmaking with $400 million climate\Collaboration with the Ford Foundation on a fund to end sexual violence in West Africa
Ford Foundation and Open Society Initiative for West Africa Launch New FundA $1.1 million grant to Afrobarometer to spur future growth
Open Society Foundations kickstarts grantmaking with $400 million climate\A $5 million challenge grant to the Innocence Project
Open Society Foundations kickstarts grantmaking with $400 million climate\A $25 million commitment through the Soros Economic Development Fund to Allied Climate Partners' climate finance partnership
Open Society Foundations kickstarts grantmaking with $400 million climate\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc fund?
AOSI seeks to transform closed societies into open societies and to protect and expand the values of existing open societies. The organization's stated purposes include: • Coordinating, administering, and advising programs in the United States and abroad on public health, education, and civil society development • Educating the public about societies' transitions from totalitarian or authoritarian rule to democratic market economies • Promoting the values of open, democratic societies throughou…
How do I apply for a grant from Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc?
**Financial Capacity:** • Total assets: $4,735,815 (2024) • Total giving: $2,100,187 (2024) • Total revenues: $477,457 (2024) • Total expenses: $2,321,992 (2024) **Grant Activity:** Typical grant awards range from $10,258 to $10,956,633. The organization makes and receives grants in addition to cooperating with other charitable organizations to achieve its mission.
Where does Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc make grants?
AOSI operates programs in multiple regions including Central Asia, Eastern Europe (particularly Ukraine), the United States (with specific focus on Baltimore), and South Africa. The organization works internationally on civil society development while also addressing challenges facing urban communities in the United States.
What size grants does Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc award?
In 2024, Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $891K — an average of about $891K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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