irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $16KHOSPITALITY MISSIONS DURING THE 2024 PROGRAM YEAR, THE HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE FOR UNITED NATIONS DELEGATIONS, INC PRODUCED A TOTAL OF 153 PROGRAM EVENTS. THE COMBINED TOTAL ATTENDANCE AT THESE WERE 2,308 PERSONS, OF WHICH 2,072 ATTENDEES WERE ADULTS AND 236 WERE CHILDREN. THESE PEOPLE WERE DRAWN FROM 92 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES - MORE THAN HALF OF ALL U.N. MISSIONS INCLUDED MEMBERS WHO HAD ATTENDED AN HCUND EVENT. FOR 2024 EVENTS, 24 HCUND MEMBER-VOLUNTEERS ACTED AS ESCORTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SOME SEVERAL TIMES, AND THERE WERE 72 PEOPLE OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO ACTED AS HOSTS FOR PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MEMBERS WHO HOSTED GUESTS AT EVENTS IN THEIR HOMES. PARTICULARLY POPULAR WERE ANNUAL EVENTS GEARED TOWARD CHILDREN.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
French Discussion Group (Zoom)
Virtual language and conversation group for French speakers hosted via Zoom.
International Sing-A-Long for Children (and Parents)
Musical event geared toward children of UN delegates, featuring international songs and family participation.
Library for the Performing Arts Exhibit Tour
Curated visits to exhibits at the Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
Martha Graham Dance Company Private Rehearsal
Behind-the-scenes access to a private rehearsal with the Martha Graham Dance Company.
National Arts Club Archaeology Committee Presentation
Lecture and presentation on Nubian art hosted at the National Arts Club.
US Open Fan Week - A Family Program
In-person family outing to US Open Fan Week events, designed for UN delegation families.
Visit to the Isamu Noguchi Museum & Garden and Ferry Ride
Cultural outing combining a museum visit and scenic ferry ride, coordinated for UN delegation members.
Yoga with Liz Carr (Zoom)
Online yoga sessions offered regularly via Zoom for UN delegation members and families.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Adapts programming for wellness and career development during disruptionsResponded to the pandemic by shifting to virtual formats and launching new initiatives such as the Diplomatic Spouse Careers Group and wellness programs focused on autism and Down Syndrome.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates language and integration support groupsHosts language conversation groups in English, French, and Arabic to help United Nations delegates and their families adjust to life in New York City and improve cross-cultural communication.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizes cultural and social programs for United Nations delegates and familiesProvides cultural, educational, and social events—including museum visits, performances, walking tours, and private home gatherings—to foster integration and relationship-building among United Nations delegates, their families, and the New York City community. Programs are offered in-person and virtually, with attendance capped at four per month per participant.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supports reintegration and professional development for diplomatic spousesProvides housing assistance, civil rights engagement opportunities, and entrepreneurial training for spouses of United Nations delegates to support their reintegration into home countries.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$181K
Contributions & grants$16K9%
Program service revenue$10K5%
Investment income$25K14%
Other revenue$130K
expenses
Total expenses$143K
Program expenses13%
Admin / overhead86%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$90K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$734K
Cash$109K
Investments$625K
Liabilities$133K
Net assets$601K
Liquid reserves61.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 24
- ARIANE QURESHI — CO PRESIDENT
- ASHLEY BERHARD — VICE PRESIDE
- BRIGITTE ROEPKE — ASST SEC/TRE
- CAROL SHUTTLEWORTH — ASST SEC/TRE
- CATHERINE SWEENEY — BOARD MEMBER
- CELINA KERSH — BOARD MEMBER
- DOROTHY KELLOGG — ASST SEC/TRE
- DR NASSRIN IROMLOO ZAHEDI — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH BROWN — ASST SEC/TRE
- FOUZIA HABIB-UDDIN — ASST SEC/TRE
- FUMIKO ALLINDER — BOARD MEMBER
- GENEVIEVE DAVIS SHAPIRO — BOARD MEMBER
- HALA JABIR — ASST SEC/TRE
- JOAN COLEN — SECRETARY
- JOANNE MEYERS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOYCE BEGGS — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE SIFF — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA WALTER — BOARD MEMBER
- LUZ MACARTHUR — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCIA DB LEVY — CO PRESIDENT
- PATRICIA PHELAN — ASST SEC/TRE
- RANJU BATRA — BOARD MEMEBE
- SUSAN BARNIKER — TREASURER
- VALERIE KENNEDY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Benjamin Strong Partner — Entertainer at the 2026 Ambassadors' Ball.
- Elsa Brule Partner — Humanitarian Award honoree at the 2026 Ambassadors' Ball.
- HCUND Board Government — Appoints members of the HCUND Advisory Council.
- Isamu Noguchi Museum & Garden Partner — Collaborates with the Isamu Noguchi Museum & Garden to host cultural visits for United Nations delegates.
- Isamu Noguchi Museum & Garden Partner — Partners to provide cultural visits and ferry rides for United Nations delegates and families.
- Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Partner — Coordinated cultural programming with HCUND, including the event on Martha Graham.
- Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Partner — Hosts exhibit visits for United Nations delegates and families.
- Liz Carr Partner — Leads yoga sessions offered by the organization via Zoom.
- Martha Graham Dance Company Partner — Collaborates to host private dance rehearsals for United Nations delegates and families.
- Nassrin Iromloo Zahedi Partner — Ball Chair for the 2026 Ambassadors' Ball.
- New York Public Library Partner — Partnered on the exhibition "Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance."
- Stefano Miceli Partner — Entertainer at the 2026 Ambassadors' Ball.
- The Metropolitan Club Partner — Venue host for the 2026 and upcoming 2027 Ambassadors' Ball.
- Tomasz Konieczny Partner — Entertainer at the 2026 Ambassadors' Ball.
- US Open Partner — Provides family program access to US Open Fan Week for United Nations delegates and families.
- United Nations Government — Collaborates with the UN administration and maintains an official office within the UN campus.
- United Nations Government — Works with United Nations delegates, as indicated by the organization's name and leadership role of UN Chief of Protocol as an honorary member.
- United Nations Delegations Partner — Provides hospitality services to members of United Nations delegations and their families across multiple countries.
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.
- Cross-Cultural Integration Through Relational Engagementmethodology: cross-cultural_integrationBy fostering personal relationships and shared cultural experiences between United Nations delegates, their families, and local life in New York, the organization strengthens international goodwill and supports smoother diplomatic integration, because meaningful interpersonal connections reduce cultural barriers and build lasting trust beyond formal diplomacy.
- Equitable Access via Registration Managementmethodology: equitable_access_managementBy limiting individual participation to four programs per month, the organization ensures broad and fair access to its offerings across the delegate community, because controlled registration prevents high-demand individuals from monopolizing resources and enables wider inclusion.
- Family-Centered Programming Modelmethodology: family-engagementBy designing cultural and recreational events specifically for families and children within UN delegations, the organization increases engagement and integration, because involving entire households reduces isolation and strengthens the social fabric of the diplomatic community.