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Queen Sofia Spanish Institute INC

Public charity
Other · NEW YORK, NY · EIN 13-2548780

About

The QSSI is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1954 to stimulate american's interest in the art, culture, customs, language, literature and history of spain and the spanish-speaking world. The institute strives to promote, among the spanish-speaking peoples of the world, knowledge and understanding of ideals, culture and customs of the people of the united states, to the END that ties of friendship may be formed, mutual understanding promoted, and bonds of peace strengthened. The institute is committed to advancing mutual cultural appreciation and knowledge between the u.s. And spanish-speaking countries through different initiatives, including: - CO-sponsoring lectures, exhibitions, and concerts. - hosting cultural events to bring together and promote awareness of hispanic and us intellectuals. - CO-sponsoring educational partnerships and lectures with NYC public schools and universities. - organizing the sophia awards GALA to honor distinguished persons or organizations that contribute to the international appreciation of spain, the u.s. And latin america. - honoring world-class spanish to english translator with the annual translation prize. The institute's funding comes from diverse sources including the board of directors; board of directors contacts; awardees, partners of the institute; contributions from donors and the general public.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
5
Volunteers
16

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$1.6M
Expenses
$1.4M
Assets
$27.9M
Liabilities
$120K

Financial history

$1.6M$816K$0
18192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $1.6M · Avg: $1.0M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$74K
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$74K
QUEEN SOFIA SPANISH INSTITUTE INC
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Address

445 Park AVE FL 9
New YORK, NY, 10022-860

Governance

Voting board members17
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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