named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AAEA Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to Albanian-American high school seniors based on academic excellence, community involvement, and a submitted essay on cultural identity.
Class Project Educators Grant
Grant supporting innovative teaching projects, such as student trips to the United Nations, that enhance global citizenship and student learning.
Memorial Scholarships
Endowed scholarships including the Alexander Thomas Delic and Gabriella Pereyra Memorial Awards, honoring individuals and supporting deserving Albanian-American students.
Skanderbeg Essay Contest
Writing competition for students centered on Albanian history and identity, named after the national hero Skanderbeg.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Albanian Heritage & Community Support 2 activities
- Host cultural lectures and heritage programsHosts public events including book talks, historical lectures, and an annual essay contest focused on Skanderbeg to promote awareness and preservation of Albanian cultural heritage.
- Host cultural performances and artistic eventsOrganizes and presents public cultural events such as music concerts, ballet, contemporary dance, and traditional Albanian music performances, including the annual "Igli & Friends" concert series, to celebrate Albanian heritage and support diaspora artists.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to Albanian American studentsFunds and administers annual scholarship programs, including the Alexander Thomas Delic Memorial Scholarship and other merit-based awards, to support high-achieving high school students of Albanian heritage in pursuing higher education, with recent awards totaling four scholarships in 2024, two in 2022, and three in 2021.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Fund educator-led experiential learning projectsProvides funding for educator-led initiatives that promote global citizenship through experiential learning, supporting innovative teaching practices aligned with cultural and educational goals.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate early childhood education programRuns a Saturday pre-kindergarten program in Greenwich, CT, providing early learning opportunities with a focus on cultural and educational enrichment.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide professional development for educatorsOffers teacher workshops to enhance educator skills and improve teaching practices, supporting professional growth among Albanian American educators.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$79K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$59K
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$23K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Rafaela Rica — Board Member/Associate
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Albanian Youth Center Partner — Collaborates with the Albanian Youth Center in Greenwich, CT on a pre-kindergarten education program.
- Delic Family Partner — Endowed the Alexander Thomas Delic Memorial Scholarship in honor of their family member.
- Delic Family Partner — Established the Thomas Delic Memorial Scholarship in partnership with AAEA.
- Delic Family Partner — Provided an honorary gift to establish the Alexander Thomas Delic and Gabriella Pereya Memorial Scholarship.
- Fordham University Network — Recognized as one of the institutions offering scholarships to a recipient of the AAEA Gabriela Prereyra Memorial Scholarship Award.
- Igli Tuga Partner — Collaborated with musician Igli Tuga for a concert event celebrating Albanian culture.
- Igli Tuga Partner — Collaborated with musician Igli Tuga for a concert event.
- Igli Tuga Partner — Featured performer and recipient of the AAEA Arts Enrichment Award at the Igli & Friends concert.
- Manhattan College Network — Recognized as one of the institutions offering scholarships to a recipient of the AAEA Gabriela Prereyra Memorial Scholarship Award.
- Pace University Network — Recognized as one of the institutions offering scholarships to a recipient of the AAEA Gabriela Prereyra Memorial Scholarship Award.
- Pereya Family Partner — Co-contributed to the establishment of the Alexander Thomas Delic and Gabriella Pereya Memorial Scholarship.
- Pereyra Family Partner — Endowed the Gabriella Pereyra Memorial Award in honor of their family member.
- Pereyra Family Partner — Established the Gabriella Pereyra Memorial Scholarship in partnership with AAEA.
strategies · 4
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.
- Arts as a Bridge for Cultural Preservation and Connectionmethodology: arts_as_a_bridge_for_community_connectionBy using artistic and musical events as a universal language, the organization strengthens intergenerational and cross-diaspora connections and promotes Albanian heritage because shared cultural expression fosters belonging and continuity.
- Culturally Responsive Educationmethodology: culturally-responsive-educationBy integrating personal and cultural narratives into education, the organization fosters academic motivation and resilience among Albanian-American students because culturally affirming experiences strengthen identity and engagement in learning.
- Experiential Education for Global Citizenshipmethodology: experiential-educationBy organizing visits to international institutions, the organization teaches global citizenship and civic engagement because direct, immersive experiences deepen understanding and responsibility beyond the local context.
- Mentorship and Capacity Building through Professional Developmentmethodology: educator-professional-developmentBy providing professional development workshops, the organization improves educator effectiveness and teaching practices because collaborative skill-building enhances instructional capacity and promotes innovation in education.