Appeal of Conscience Foundation
To advance human rights,religious freedom, and interreligious cooperation.
Appeal of Conscience Foundation at a glance
In short: Appeal of Conscience Foundation gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -78.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $14,520,096
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Appeal of Conscience Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Miami ($25K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Appeal of Conscience Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $227K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Miami, FL | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Scholarships | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,520,096 | $1,333,479 | $2,060,016 | $50,000 | 2 | $527,316 |
| 2023 | $15,257,912 | $1,560,740 | $1,766,405 | $227,100 | 8 | $396,253 |
| 2022 | $15,501,740 | $2,862,266 | $2,240,235 | $80,000 | 4 | $93,956 |
| 2021 | $14,796,823 | $1,942,199 | $1,806,535 | $50,000 | 2 | $53,739 |
| 2020 | $14,779,573 | $1,164,009 | $1,756,081 | — | — | $172,316 |
About Appeal of Conscience Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Appeal of Conscience Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $527K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Appeal of Conscience Foundation is led by Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rabbi Arthur Schneier
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Peter Thomas Roth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Revdrfred Anderson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Dresbach
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$225K (2020) → $275K (2024)
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Dorn
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fred Anderson (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Enrico Mandel-Mantello (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $275K, to Karen Dresbach (Executive Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Appeal of Conscience Foundation
How much does Appeal of Conscience Foundation give each year?
Appeal of Conscience Foundation gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $227K across 8 grants.
How large is Appeal of Conscience Foundation?
Appeal of Conscience Foundation reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Appeal of Conscience Foundation?
Appeal of Conscience Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $14.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Appeal of Conscience Foundation operate?
Appeal of Conscience Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Minnesota, New York.
What is Appeal of Conscience Foundation's EIN?
Appeal of Conscience Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6062870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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