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The Swiss Society of New York Inc
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 205049150 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · swisssociety.org
revenue
$96K
expenses
$35K
net assets
$438K
employees
0
program ratio
7%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTION OF THE SWISS-AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN GREATER NEW YORK

profile · synthesized from sources

The Swiss Society of New York Inc promotes Swiss-American culture and community in the New York metropolitan area through annual events such as the Swiss Gala and Swiss National Day. The organization hosts large-scale public celebrations featuring Swiss food, music, and traditions, while honoring prominent Swiss and Swiss-American figures. Founded in 1882, it serves as a cultural hub for Swiss nationals, descendants, and friends of Switzerland in the region.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Swiss Gala
Annual fundraising gala held in Manhattan featuring fine dining, entertainment, and a silent auction, honoring prominent Swiss and Swiss-American individuals in arts, science, sports, and public service
Swiss National Day NYC
Annual public celebration on August 1 featuring Swiss food, music, family activities, and a vendor village, drawing over 1,000 attendees to Hudson River Park in Upper Manhattan
Swiss Society Fellowship Prize
Annual award funded through gala proceeds, supporting educational and cultural initiatives linked to Swiss institutions or Swiss-American collaboration
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Fund educational and knowledge advancement initiatives
      Awards annual financial grants through the Swiss Society Fellowship Prize & Program, established in 2008, to support individuals or organizations pursuing educational excellence, social awareness, and advancement of knowledge—often aligned with the theme of the Swiss Gala or Guest of Honor. Proceeds from silent auctions at the Swiss Gala fund these grants, which have previously supported students at the Lucerne Festival Academy.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Host annual Swiss Gala
      Organizes an annual formal Swiss Gala event, typically held at 583 Park Avenue in New York City, featuring fine dining, entertainment, dancing, and a silent auction. The event has been held annually since its reintroduction in 2021 and includes scheduled future events such as the 2026 Gala on March 14, 2026. Previously known as the Swiss Ball, the event was relocated to Cipriani 42nd Street in 2016 due to record attendance.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize annual Swiss National Day celebration
      Hosts an annual outdoor Swiss National Day event in New York City that brings together over a thousand attendees, including Swiss, Swiss-Americans, and friends of Switzerland, featuring traditional food (such as raclette), music, family-friendly entertainment (including magic shows for children), cultural activities, a Swiss Village with local vendors, and raffle drawings with sponsor-donated prizes. The 2023 and 2024 events were held at The Hudson and attracted nearly 1,000 attendees from the tri-state area.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Promote Swiss-American cultural community in New York
      Supports and promotes the Swiss-American community in the Greater New York area through cultural programming, historical continuity, and community-building efforts. This includes organizing cultural events that bring together Swiss nationals and friends of Switzerland, preserving institutional history (founded as the New York Swiss Club on October 17, 1882), and distributing a quarterly newsletter to members.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Provide membership and community engagement programs
      Offers free and premium membership options to individuals interested in the Swiss-American community, providing benefits such as preferential event registration, discounted pricing, voting rights, eligibility to attend the annual meeting, and opportunities to propose content for the quarterly newsletter. Organizes regular social events including Fondue Night, networking opportunities, and monthly “Déjeuners Suisses” luncheons launched in 1951 for the Swiss business community.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$96K
Contributions & grants$14K14%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K11%
Other revenue$72K
expenses
Total expenses$35K
Program expenses7%
Admin / overhead93%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$439K
Cash$420K
Investments$0
Liabilities$716
Net assets$438K
Liquid reserves145.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +248.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • BEA CREMIEUX — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS HAUSER — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA BRAIDO — DIRECTOR
  • MARIA FARIELLO — DIRECTOR
  • MARIE-HELENE B ZUMOFEN — DIRECTOR
  • MARKUS LEU — DIRECTOR
  • MORITZ MARTI — DIRECTOR
  • SILVAN LEHNER — PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR
  • SIMON SCHOELLKOPF — TREASURER - DIRECTOR
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Consul General of Switzerland in New York Government — Hosted the annual Swiss Gala under the patronage of Ambassador Niculin Jäger, Consul General of Switzerland in New York.
  • Consul General of Switzerland in New York Government — Hosts the annual Swiss Gala under the patronage of the Consul General of Switzerland in New York.
  • Consulate General of Switzerland Partner — Partner organization that supported the Swiss National Day event through volunteer participation.
  • Consulate General of Switzerland in New York Government — Government affiliate whose representative addressed attendees at the Swiss National Day event.
  • Consulate General of Switzerland in New York Government — Hosts official receptions and farewell dinners for Consul Generals and maintains ongoing collaboration with the Swiss Society.
  • Consulate General of Switzerland in New York Government — Swiss Gala is held under the patronage of the Consul General of Switzerland in New York.
  • Dr. Victor Nef Government — Served as mediator for the 1930 amalgamation and was honored with a luncheon as the first Consul General of Switzerland in New York in 1933.
  • Emmi Roth Partner — Provides sponsorship support for the Swiss National Day event in New York City.
  • ICRC Partner — Recognized the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the 2016 Swiss Ball for over 150 years of humanitarian actions.
  • Pictet Partner — Supports the Swiss National Day celebration through sponsorship.
  • SACC Partner — Participates as a sponsor of the Swiss National Day event in NYC.
  • Schindler Partner — Contributes as a sponsor to the Swiss National Day celebration organized by the Swiss Society of New York.
  • Swiss Benevolent Society Partner — Partner organization that supported the Swiss National Day event through volunteer participation.
  • Swiss Consulate General in New York Government — Collaborates with the Swiss Society of New York by having the Swiss Consul General deliver remarks at the Swiss National Day event.
  • Swiss Gala Partner — Hosts annual Swiss Gala, a key event for sponsor recognition and fundraising through silent auctions.
  • Swiss National Day Partner — Collaborates on events where sponsors receive recognition, including the Swiss National Day celebration.
  • Swiss Scientific Society of New York Partner — Amalgamated with the Swiss Club of New York in 1930 to form the Swiss Society of New York.
  • Swiss Ski Club Partner — Partner organization that supported the Swiss National Day event through volunteer participation.
  • Swiss Soccer Club Partner — Partner organization that supported the Swiss National Day event through volunteer participation.
  • Swiss-American community Partner — Primary source of funding and support for the organization.
  • UBS Partner — Provides financial or in-kind support as a sponsor of the Swiss National Day celebration in New York.
  • Vontobel Partner — Supports the Swiss National Day event in NYC through sponsorship.
  • Zurich Insurance Group Partner — Provides sponsorship for the Swiss National Day celebration in New York.
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.

  • Cultural Community Building
    methodology: cultural_community_engagement
    By organizing cultural events rooted in Swiss traditions, the organization strengthens social connections and fosters a sense of belonging among Swiss expatriates, Swiss-Americans, and those interested in Swiss culture, because shared cultural experiences enhance community cohesion and identity preservation.
  • Inclusive Access Expansion
    methodology: inclusive_access_expansion
    By lowering event costs and expanding programming, the organization increases participation across socioeconomic groups, because reducing financial and structural barriers enhances accessibility and broadens community engagement.
  • Sponsorship-Recognition Model
    methodology: sponsorship-recognition model
    By providing public recognition to sponsors through event visibility and online platforms, the organization secures funding while deepening stakeholder ties, because linking financial contribution to social acknowledgment motivates continued support within a close-knit cultural community.
  • Tiered Membership Engagement
    methodology: tiered-membership-engagement
    By offering tiered membership levels with increasing benefits and governance involvement, the organization encourages sustained financial and social investment, because structured pathways for deeper participation increase member commitment and long-term community ownership.