named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cuatro Classes
Music education program teaching the Puerto Rican cuatro, a traditional string instrument, to community members of various ages.
Fiesta de Reyes y Reinas
Annual community celebration on January 3rd honoring the Feast of the Three Kings, featuring cultural performances, art, and family activities.
Puerto Rican Icons
Exhibition and educational initiative highlighting influential Puerto Rican figures in history, arts, and activism, emphasizing their cultural and social impact.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual Cultural Events ProductionOrganizes and hosts recurring community events including the Fiesta de Reyes y Reinas and Cena de Monte Adentro at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109, featuring traditional music, art, and cultural programming.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Arts and Performance PresentationsPresents theatrical productions, art exhibitions, film screenings, and live performances such as the world premiere of "Schomburg: The Manuscript" and exhibitions by diasporic Puerto Rican artists, reaching broad audiences through live and digital platforms.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Community Cultural Programs and WorkshopsProduces cultural programs, workshops, literary series, and panel discussions in El Barrio focused on Puerto Rican heritage, including a seven-part literary series in 2024 and events such as the Mary Magdalene Celebration and "Detrás de los Ojos del Poeta."
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Cuatro Music Instruction ProgramProvides weekly instruction in the Puerto Rican cuatro and Jibaro folkloric music to participants in El Barrio/East Harlem, sustaining a 42-year-old tradition of cultural education and performance through ensemble training.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Library and Archive ManagementMaintains a public library and archive with over 14,000 items documenting Puerto Rican social, political, and cultural history and the diaspora, preserving and providing access to rare and historical collections.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Outreach and Artist SponsorshipProvides outreach services to educational, community, and governmental institutions and sponsors emerging and professional artists and arts organizations, including co-sponsorship of the KR3T’s Youth Dance Company.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Publication and Dissemination of Cultural MaterialsProduces and publishes cultural content including poetry collections such as "Morada de Miradas" and online exhibits profiling prominent Puerto Rican figures, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of Puerto Rican literary and historical heritage.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$128K98%
Program service revenue$2K1%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$135K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$42K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +32.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- LETICIA RODRIGUEZ — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/AUTHORIZED OFFICER
- RAFAEL MERINO — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- ASPIRA Partner — Recognizes Antonia Pantoja as a founder of ASPIRA, indicating a thematic or historical partnership in advancing Puerto Rican educational and cultural initiatives.
- CROEM ALUMNI Partner — Collaborating organization that executes the Conversatorio event hosted at La Casa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña, Inc.
- Councilmember/Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala Partner — Supported the implementation of La Casa's cuatro music classes.
- Dr. Ivan Diaz Partner — Donated digital format books to support the library's research goals in machine learning.
- El Barrio's ArtSpace PS 109 Partner — Resident organization that collaborates with building management to host cultural events.
- El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS109 Partner — Hosts La Casa's events and supported the implementation of its cuatro music classes.
- El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109 Partner — Held the Cena de Monte Adentro 2022 event at El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109’s main floor gallery.
- El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109 Partner — Hosted the world premiere of "Schomburg: The Manuscript"
- El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109 Partner — Venue partner for hosting public cultural events and performances.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to engage community in conversation about Puerto Rican culture.
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Provided support for the production of "Schomburg: The Manuscript"
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to engage community in conversation about Puerto Rican culture.
- José Muratti Partner — Collaborates with poet and scholar José Muratti to publish and promote his poetry collection "Morada de Miradas."
- LARO Photo Partner — Photography partner documenting events for the organization
- LMCC Funder — Provided support for the production of "Schomburg: The Manuscript"
- LMCC Partner — Supported the implementation of La Casa's cuatro music classes.
- Laro Events Partner — Collaborated with La Casa to present the event "Detrás de los Ojos del Poeta."
- Luis Rodríguez Partner — Cuatro Music Instruction Director with 17 years of tenure at La Casa, contributing expertise from prior collaborations with renowned artists.
- NYC Council/Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala Government — Provided support for the production of "Schomburg: The Manuscript"
- NYC DYCD Government — Provided support for the production of "Schomburg: The Manuscript"
- NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provided support for the production of "Schomburg: The Manuscript"
- NYCT/Mosaic Network and Fund Funder — Provided support for the production of "Schomburg: The Manuscript"
- New York City Department of Youth & Community Services Government — Supported the implementation of La Casa's cuatro music classes.
- South of France Restaurant Partner — Partnered with South of France Restaurant to provide Puerto Rican Cocina Criolla at the Cena de Monte Adentro 2022 event.
- UMEZ Funder — Provided support for the production of "Schomburg: The Manuscript"
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artistic Expression as Cultural Testimony and Transformationmethodology: artistic-testimonyThrough poetry, theater, visual art, and comedy, the organization conveys lived experience and historical memory in emotionally resonant forms because artistic media transform private testimony into public understanding, deepening cultural connection and existential reflection.
- Community-Engaged Cultural Programmingmethodology: community-engaged cultural preservationBy hosting cultural events, panel discussions, and artistic collaborations in partnership with community institutions and venues, the organization strengthens collective identity and civic engagement because shared cultural experiences foster dialogue, pride, and continuity across generations and geographies.
- Cultural Preservation Through Education and Accessmethodology: cultural-preservation-through-educationBy maintaining a public-facing library and resource center and offering instruction in traditional arts like Puerto Rican Cuatro and Jibaro music, the organization sustains cultural heritage and diaspora identity because direct access to cultural knowledge and practice enables intergenerational transmission and resilience.