The International Coalition of Sites
INTERNATIONAL COALITION OF SITES OF CONSCIENCE ("THE ORGANIZATION") IS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF MUSEUMS, HISTORIC SITES AND MEMORY INITIATIVES DEDICATED TO REMEMBERING AND CONNECTING PAST ATROCITIES, MASS HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AND STRUGGLES FOR JUSTICE TO THEIR CURRENT LEGACIES IN ORDER TO FORGE MORE JUST, EQUITABLE AND PEACEFUL SOCIETIES TODAY. IT IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD THAT PROVIDES THE RESOURCES THAT HELP SITES OF CONSCIENCE EVOLVE FROM PLACES OF PASSIVE LEARNING INTO CENTERS FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE PUBLIC PROGRAMS. FOUNDED IN 1999 BY A GROUP OF NINE SITES ON FOUR CONTINENTS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS GROWN TO OVER 370 MEMBERS IN 70 COUNTIRES, WORKING IN ALL REGIONS OF THE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+8.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+20.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$139K
-20.0% YoY
About The International Coalition of Sites
Based on IRS filings
The International Coalition of Sites is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $3.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,907,769 | $1,757,338 | $1,394,746 |
| Revenue | $19,383,351 | $14,812,465 | $9,633,831 |
| Expenses | $19,178,855 | $15,081,977 | $9,476,543 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The International Coalition of Sites
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Public International Law and Policy Group ($1,875,812), Project Expedite Justice ($717,854), Center for Victims of Torture ($190,698).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEARDSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH CLUB BEARDSTOWN, IL | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $6,000 |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL INC BOSTON, MA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $187,719 |
| CATOCTIN FURNACE AFRICAN AMERICAN SKILLED LUMBERTON, NC | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $6,000 |
| CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $183,377 |
| CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE ST PAUL, MN | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $190,698 |
| CHINESE HISTORIAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $6,000 |
| DUE PROCESS OF LAW FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $23,483 |
| FRIENDS OF ELISABET NEY MUSEUM AUSTIN, TX | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF SHELDON JACKSON MUSEUM SITKA, AK | FINANCIAL SUPPORT (PASSTHROUGH FUNDS) | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISSANDRA CUMMINS | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| PAULO ABRAO | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| W RICHARD WEST JR | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| BRUCE RABB | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| DOUDOU DIENE | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| EMELDA DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| GAYNEL CURRY | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| ELIZABETH T SILKES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $270,027 |
| SUSAN AZOR | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS | 35 | $149,509 |
| ERESHNEE NAIDU SILVERMAN | SR PROGRAM DIR: TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE | 35 | $172,651 |
| ANA TERESA VAZQUEZ | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $150,760 |
| GWEN A NELSON | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 35 | $130,043 |
| SARA A BRADSHAW | TJ PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 35 | $127,508 |
| BRADEN PAYNTER | DIRECTOR OF METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICE | 35 | $125,739 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The International Coalition of Sites?
The International Coalition of Sites is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The International Coalition of Sites?
As of 2024, The International Coalition of Sites holds $1.9M in total assets with $19.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $3.3M in 2024.
Where does The International Coalition of Sites operate?
The International Coalition of Sites has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does The International Coalition of Sites award?
In 2024, The International Coalition of Sites awarded 24 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $139K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The International Coalition of Sites's EIN?
The International Coalition of Sites's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4874389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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