Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc
To educate future generations about the ideology, history, and legacy of communism and to advocate for the freedom of those still held captive by communist regimes.
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $137K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,232,399
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $136,933
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,652
- Total assets
- $12,089,405
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Association Civil Agora ($275K). Together the top 9 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 23 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $645K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association Civil Agora Coventry, RI | Support for Human Rights Program | $274,988 |
| Campaign for Uyghurs Falls Church, VA | Support for Human Rights Program | $231,701 |
| 1001 Ideas Inc Coconut Grove, FL | Support for Human Rights Program | $183,958 |
| Defiende Venezuela Inc Miami, FL | Support for Human Rights Program | $153,613 |
| Voces De La Memoria Inc Miami, FL | Support for Human Rights Program | $125,652 |
| Un Mundo Sin Mordaza Inc College Station, TX | Support for Human Rights Program | $110,000 |
| Plan Pais Inc Arlington, VA | Support for Human Rights Program | $77,403 |
| Observatorio De La Dispora Venezolana -ODV Weston, FL | Support for Human Rights Program | $41,148 |
| Compromiso Compartido Corporation Miami, FL | Support for Human Rights Program | $33,936 |
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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 | $12,089,405 | $5,260,712 | $7,223,173 | $1,232,399 | 9 | $14,329 |
| 2023 | $14,546,382 | $4,524,957 | $8,067,509 | $939,833 | 9 | $45,002 |
| 2022 | $18,471,661 | $7,094,499 | $6,965,313 | $645,235 | 5 | $22,501 |
| 2021 | $17,153,978 | $4,238,783 | $5,698,400 | — | — | $-5,047 |
| 2020 | $14,208,226 | $5,010,670 | $5,815,722 | — | — | $6,703 |
About Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc is led by Eric Patterson, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 10 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Patterson
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$206K (2024)
Elizabeth Edwards Spalding PhD
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Vice Chairman - See Sch O, 2022
Vice Chairman - See Sch O → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$252K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Edwin J. Feulner Jr. PhD
Chairman Emertius
Chairman → Chairman Emertius, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Edwards PhD
Founding Chairman- Passed Away in Dec
Chairman Emeritus → Founding Chairman, 2022
Founding Chairman → Founding Chairman- Passed Away in Dec, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Zenz
Director of China Studies
Director & China Studies Program → Director of China Studies, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$159K (2022) → $162K (2024)
Michal Harmata
Director of Communications
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $112K (2024)
Yuri Perez Vazquez
Director of Latin American
Director of Latin American Studies → Director of Latin American, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Ashlee Davis
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Karina Lipsman
Director of Government Relations
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Amb Aldona Wos MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edith Lauer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Dobriansky PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Bruce Weinrod
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tidal W. McCoy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amb Carlos Trujillo
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilona Teleki
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $228K (2024)
Brittany Balmer Reilly
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$198K (2022) → $199K (2024)
Ambassador Andrew Bremberg
President Emeritus
President → President Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$55K (2023) → $55K (2024)
Ken Pope
Senior Fellow
Chief Executive Officer → Senior Fellow, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$191K (2023) → $152K (2024)
Ingrid Gregg PhD
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Burnley IV
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randal C. Teague
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Abraham P. Armstrong (2023) — Associate Director of China Programs
- Former: Robert Williams (2023) — Director of Academic Programs
- Former: Carlos Ponce (2020–2022) — Senior Fellow & Director of La Programs
- Former: Donald Ritter Scd (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kristina Olney (2020–2022) — Director of Govt Relations
- Former: Amb Andrew Bremberg (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Ken Pope Ceo (2022) — Chief Executive Officer · Filing note: Term ended begin 10/2022
- Former: Brittany Balmer (2020–2021) — Director of Operations
- Former: Marion Smith (2020–2021) — President, CEO & Director of Museum · Filing note: Term ended end 121
- Former: David Talbot (2020) — Executive Vice President
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 $228K, to Ilona Teleki (Chief Financial Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc
How much does Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $940K across 9 grants.
What is Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125,652, and its average grant was $136,933, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (25%) and Rhode Island (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Human Rights Program" (9 grants).
Who are Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Association Civil Agora ($274,988), Campaign for Uyghurs ($231,701) and 1001 Ideas Inc ($183,958), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc?
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc?
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $12.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1920858. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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