The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD
For over 30 years, fcs has worked with leading nongovernmental organizations, states, government representatives, communities and individuals to engage societies around the world with the united states through diplomatic and cultural exchange.
The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD at a glance
In short: The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,500
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $124,342
- -44.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Museum of Find Arts Houston ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Find Arts Houston Houston, TX | Support Artist symposium | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,342 | $151,478 | $252,635 | $5,500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $225,728 | $280,153 | $302,478 | — | — |
| 2023 | $248,031 | $354,877 | $363,071 | — | — |
| 2022 | $260,571 | $313,952 | $398,619 | — | — |
| 2020 | $313,383 | $465,887 | $389,243 | — | — |
About The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $124K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD is led by Wendy Luers, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Luers
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Carolyn Seely Wiener
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian A Barsora
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotta Kotik
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Countess Maria Beatrice Arco
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Hoguet
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Biddle
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne L Hilsinger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lee Delaurentis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katarina Mathernova
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marica Vilcek
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pavel Oliva
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rona Kiley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Slavka B Glaser
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Sedgwick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katia L Mead
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Woodrow Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ene Fiisna Greenfield
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrin Hansing
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Leogrande
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Catherine Cabaniss (2020) — Director
- Former: James F. Hoge (2020) — Director
- Former: James Greenfield (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Wendy Luers (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD
How much does The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD give each year?
The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD?
The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD reported $124K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $151K.
What is The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD?
The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $124K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD operate?
The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD's EIN?
The Foundation for a Civil Society LTD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3258418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
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