irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $114KFILM FESTIVAL - AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL WHERE NEW LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON CUBA, IS PRESENTED ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS SUCH AS PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS WITH FILMMAKERS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residencies and Fellowships
Supports exchange programs for artists and arts professionals between the U.S. and Cuba, including educational and residency opportunities.
Cuban Art Unbound Exhibition
Annual exhibition in New York City featuring contemporary Cuban artists; part of AFLFC's 25th-anniversary celebration and cultural bridge-building mission.
Curated Travel to Cuba
Leads customized cultural trips to Cuba featuring access to artists, studios, museums, and special events such as the Havana Jazz Festival.
Havana Film Festival New York
Cultural program presenting new Latin American cinema with a focus on Cuba, including panel discussions and filmmaker Q&A sessions.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates U.S.-Cuba cultural exchange programsSupports exchange programs for American and Cuban arts professionals and students, including study abroad opportunities, residencies, and collaborative events such as exhibitions, conferences, seminars, and performances, to build educational and cultural bridges between the U.S. and Cuba.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds cultural exchange and educational programsRaises funds to support educational exchange programs, artist residencies, fellowships for arts professionals, and cultural events such as the Havana Film Festival New York.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Organizes annual Havana Film Festival New YorkProduces and presents the annual Havana Film Festival New York, featuring over 40 films from and about Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinos in the U.S., including panel discussions, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and the annual Havana Star Prize in categories such as Best Film, Best Director, and Best Documentary.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizes exhibitions of contemporary Cuban artCurates and presents exhibitions showcasing contemporary Cuban artists, such as the 'Cuban Art Unbound' exhibition in New York City, which displayed over 60 artworks to promote Cuban artists internationally.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Supports volunteer engagement in cultural programsOrganizes volunteer roles to assist in operations and events, including translation, fundraising, coordination for film events, hosting visiting artists, media outreach, and administrative support.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizes cultural exchange trips to CubaPlans and leads curated cultural travel trips to Cuba for individuals, small groups, and organizations, offering access to the Cuban arts community through guided walking tours, private museum visits, artist studio visits, specialist-led art collection tours, and performances, with itineraries aligned with major cultural events and including overnight travel to cities beyond Havana.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$215K
Contributions & grants$114K53%
Program service revenue$96K44%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$269K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$38K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$445K
Cash$22K
Investments$414K
Liabilities$421K
Net assets$24K
Liquid reserves19.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +14.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 16
- ANN MARIE STOCK — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA ZAND — DIRECTOR
- BENNET GRUTMAN — CHAIRMAN
- CAROLE ROSENBERG — PRESIDENT
- DENISE BERNARDO — DIRECTOR
- ERICA HARTMAN-HORVITZ — DIRECTOR
- HELENA VIDAL — DIRECTOR
- HELMO HERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
- JAMES DURKIN — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER FREEMAN — SECRETARY
- KYLE ROSENBERG — TREASURER
- MADALENA SHEEHAN — DIRECTOR
- ROSA TEJADA — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN KESSLER — DIRECTOR
- TERESITA ZUCKER — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM D ZABEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 92
Who they work with
- Academic Arrangements Abroad Partner — Previously sponsored or collaborated with the organization on cultural programs.
- Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Partner — Partner organization dedicated to promoting Afro Latin Jazz through performance and education programs
- Alejo Carpentier Foundation Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Americas Society Partner — Partner organization focused on education, debate, and dialogue in the Americas
- Angelica Entertainment Corp. Partner — Previously sponsored or collaborated with the organization on cultural programs.
- Art in General Partner — Previously sponsored or collaborated with the organization on cultural programs.
- BAM Partner — Partner organization serving as a home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas in dance, music, and theater
- Baruch College (CUNY) Partner — U.S. cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with Cuban arts organizations through AFLFC.
- Bronx Museum Partner — Previously sponsored or collaborated with the organization on cultural programs.
- Bronx Museum of the Arts Partner — U.S. cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with Cuban arts organizations through AFLFC.
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Collaborates to offer educational and cultural workshops, courses, festivals, internships, conferences, seminars, exhibitions and artist residency programs.
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Previously sponsored or collaborated with the organization on cultural programs.
- Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Partner — U.S. cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with Cuban arts organizations through AFLFC.
- Caguayo Foundation Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Carole Rosenberg Government — Contact person for establishing special awards, programs, projects, and scholarships
- Casa de las Americas Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Center for Cross Cultural Studies Partner — U.S. cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with Cuban arts organizations through AFLFC.
- Center for Cuban Studies Partner — Previously sponsored or collaborated with the organization on cultural programs.
- Center of Development for Visual Arts Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Ceramics Museum Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Cleveland Foundation Partner — U.S. cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with Cuban arts organizations through AFLFC.
- Cleveland Institute of Art Partner — U.S. cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with Cuban arts organizations through AFLFC.
- Cleveland Museum of Arts Partner — Previously sponsored or collaborated with the organization on cultural programs.
- Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Cuban Institute of Music Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Cuban National Ballet Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Decorative Arts Museum Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, New York University Partner — U.S. cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with Cuban arts organizations through AFLFC.
- Fernando Ortiz Foundation Partner — Cuban cooperating institution engaged in cultural exchange programs with U.S. organizations through AFLFC.
- Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana Partner — Co-founded the Havana Film Festival New York with Ivan Giroud, President of the Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Cultural Celebration Through Filmmethodology: cultural-celebration-festivalBy curating and presenting an annual film festival focused on Latin American and Caribbean cinema, the organization promotes cultural exchange and visibility for underrepresented narratives, because dedicated artistic platforms amplify marginalized voices.
- Cultural Exchange Through Arts Partnershipsmethodology: cultural_exchange_through_artsBy partnering with the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba and other cultural organizations, the organization facilitates reciprocal cultural exchange between the U.S. and Cuba through curated travel, exhibitions, and artist residencies, because these partnerships provide exclusive access to Cuba's art community and enable dialogue despite political and travel barriers.
- Professional Development Through Educational Exchangemethodology: cultural exchange and professional developmentBy funding artist residencies, fellowships, and educational exchange programs, the organization advances professional development for artists and arts professionals, because cross-national collaboration strengthens artistic practice and institutional capacity.
- Support for Alternative Artistic Expressionmethodology: support-for-alternative-artistic-expressionBy examining the role of public and private sectors in cultural production, the organization increases visibility for alternative artistic expressions that are overlooked by established institutions, because marginalized voices in the arts benefit from dedicated platforms and international exposure.
- Volunteer Engagement in Cross-Cultural Programmingmethodology: volunteer-engagementBy engaging bilingual volunteers with diverse skills, the organization enhances program delivery and deepens cross-cultural exchange, because volunteer expertise strengthens the quality and authenticity of cultural interactions.