named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Archival Digitization Project
Digitizing key archival collections including the Belvedere Archive and Silesian Uprisings materials; making them accessible online through www.archiwa.pilsudski.org
Exhibitions and Cultural Events
Organizes art exhibitions, film screenings, book launches, and national holiday celebrations at its Brooklyn headquarters
Polish Heritage Education Program
Offers history lessons and artistic workshops for youth in Polish-American schools and community groups
Public Lecture Series
Hosts approximately 30 free public events annually featuring historians, authors, and scholars discussing Polish history and culture
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Local History Archival Access 2 activities
- Online access to digitized archival materialsProvides online exhibitions and digital access to digitized archival collections, including maps from 1918–1922 documenting key military events, the Silesian Uprisings, and other historical collections, with continuous additions of newly digitized materials.
- Preservation and digitization of Polish historical archivesOperates one of the largest Polish archives in the United States, holding approximately one million pages of source materials on modern Polish history since 1863. Systematically collects, preserves, digitizes, and provides access to archival documents, photographs, audio and video tapes, films, maps, and periodicals, including through a dedicated Digitization Workshop and online platform archiwa.pilsudski.org.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and historical research awardsProvides awards for historical research and funds scholarships for young, independent scholars.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Historical and art-themed educational events for youthOrganizes outdoor historical and art-themed scavenger hunts for children and youth under the title "I Know My Greenpoint – Śladami Historii i Sztuki" and provides history lessons, collection exhibitions, and artistic workshops for students and scouts featuring Polish military artifacts, medals, uniforms, and works by major Polish painters.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Library and publication managementMaintains a library collection of over 20,000 titles, including rare books published in exile, develops a digital catalog for improved access, engages in publication exchanges with other libraries, and organizes book fairs.
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Polish & Slavic Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Partnership with Polish-English Dual Language ProgramContinues collaboration with P.S. 34 in Greenpoint to support the Polish-English Dual Language Program through educational initiatives and cultural engagement.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Public educational and cultural programmingOrganizes approximately 30 free public events annually, including lectures, author meetings, film screenings, art exhibitions, book fairs, and national holiday celebrations, reaching around 3,000 attendees each year at its Brooklyn headquarters.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement in archival and event supportEngages volunteers in processing, conserving, organizing, and paginating archival collections; digitizing and describing documents; and supporting the organization of events, film screenings, and other institute initiatives.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Archival metadata standardizationStandardizes approximately 80,000 name records from archival collections and uses OpenRefine to clean and improve consistency and searchability of archival metadata, particularly for historical names and data variants.
- Conducting and supporting historical researchConducts original research on modern Polish and diaspora history, supports researchers on-site and remotely, provides scientific assistance to historians, publishes scholarly works, an annual printed bulletin, and a monthly electronic bulletin, and organizes academic symposia and conferences.
- Operation of museum and art galleryOperates a museum of historical memorabilia and a gallery collection of over 200 paintings by Polish artists, providing public access to cultural and historical artifacts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$293K
Contributions & grants$186K63%
Program service revenue$13K5%
Investment income$94K32%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$312K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$122K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.65M
Cash$135K
Investments$1.38M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.65M
Liquid reserves58.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| IWONA DRAG KORGA PHD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $61K |
board members · 14
- AGNIESZKA BRISSEY — BOARD MEMBER
- ALICJA WINNICKA — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDRZEJ PELC — BOARD MEMBER
- ARTUR J KOWALSKI PHD — VICE-PRESIDE
- EWA BABIARZ — BOARD MEMBER
- EWA K HOFFMAN-JEDRUCH PHD — VICE-PRESIDE
- JACEK CZARNECKI PHD — SECRETARY
- JANUSZ SKOWRON — BOARD MEMBER
- JERZY SWIATKOWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- KRZYSZTOF LANGOWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA KAPUSCINSKA PHD — BOARD MEMBER
- PAWEL SZYMANSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- PIOTR KUMELOWSKI — TREASURER
- WITOLD LAWRYNOWICZ PHD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- 3W Serwisy Internetowe Partner — Developed the software for the Institute's online exhibitions "Powstania Śląskie" and "Kolekcje Archiwalne Online."
- Anna Biesiadecka Partner — Volunteer supporting the institute across tasks
- Archiwum Państwowe w Katowicach Partner — Collaborated on microfilming the Archives of the Silesian Uprisings, which are featured in the Institute's online exhibition.
- Barbara Lech Partner — Volunteer supporting the institute across tasks
- Biblioteka Narodowa Partner — Provides library donations and collaborates on digitization and archival projects.
- Carol Goldstein Partner — Volunteer supporting the institute across tasks
- Citi Group Partner — Recognized with the Corporate Catalyst Award for long-term investment in Poland.
- Coca-Cola HBC Polska Partner — Recognized with the Corporate Catalyst Award for long-term investment in Poland.
- Coca-Cola Poland Services Partner — Recognized with the Corporate Catalyst Award for long-term investment in Poland.
- Facebook Network — Has a presence on Facebook
- Fundacja Kościuszkowska Funder — Financed archival specialist visits from Poland in the early stages of cooperation.
- Fundacja SEMPER POLONIA Funder — Coordinates and finances Senate of the Republic of Poland grants for digitization projects.
- Fundacja na Rzecz Nauki Polskiej w Warszawie Funder — Financed archival equipment for the Institute's modernization efforts.
- General Electric Company Polska Partner — Recipient of the Corporate Catalyst Award; collaborates with the Institute of Aviation on the Engineering Design Center and co-organizes the Presidential Internship with the President’s Chancellery and Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Union.
- Instytut Józefa Piłsudskiego w Londynie Partner — Cooperates with the London-based Józef Piłsudski Institute on archival digitization and sharing procedures.
- Instytut Pamięci Narodowej Partner — Consulted with Polish historical research institutions to inform digitization procedures.
- Instytut Pamięci Narodowej (IPN) Partner — Cooperates under a 2010 agreement for digitization of selected archival collections.
- International Paper Partner — Recognized with the Corporate Catalyst Award for long-term investment in Poland.
- Joanna Zielińska Partner — Volunteer supporting the institute across tasks
- Konsulat Generalny RP w Nowym Jorku Government — Co-organized the transport of archival materials for conservation and microfilming projects.
- METRO (Metropolitan New York Library Council) Partner — Collaborated with METRO for training and expertise in digitization practices for libraries and archives.
- METRO (Metropolitan New York Library Council) Partner — Participates in annual METRO conferences to engage with digital humanities projects and share developments within the GLAM community.
- Metropolitan Library Council Network — Member organization of a council that unites libraries and museums in New York and surrounding areas.
- Muzeum w Rapperswilu Partner — Cooperates with the Rapperswil Museum on archival digitization and sharing procedures.
- Naczelna Dyrekcja Archiwów Państwowych Partner — Consulted with Polish national archival institutions to inform digitization procedures.
- Naczelną Dyrekcję Archiwów Państwowych (NDAP) Partner — Collaborates on archival modernization, digitization, and virtual reunification of dispersed collections.
- New York Public Library Partner — Conducted visits and training at New York Public Library as part of developing digitization programs.
- P.S. 34 Polish-English Dual Language Program Partner — Collaborates with the Institute on educational and cultural initiatives.
- PS.34 Partner — Partner in the Polish-English Dual Language Program in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
- Pela Haxton Partner — Volunteer supporting the institute across tasks
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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 Cohesion Through Symbolic and Archival Curationmethodology: cultural_cohesion_through_shared_symbolsBy curating archival collections and shared national symbols, the Institute strengthens cultural cohesion among the Polish diaspora because it reinforces collective identity and historical continuity, linking past struggles for independence with contemporary civic engagement and donor participation.
- Preservation and Promotion of Authentic Polish Historymethodology: mission-driven_researchBy collecting, preserving, and providing access to historical materials on modern Polish history, the Institute advances scholarly research and public understanding because it ensures the transmission of authentic, unaltered knowledge, particularly of Józef Piłsudski’s political thought and Poland’s independence efforts, countering dominant geopolitical narratives.
- Virtual Reunification of Dispersed Archives for Scholarly Accessmethodology: virtual_archival_reunificationBy digitally reuniting geographically dispersed archival collections through collaboration with Polish state institutions, the Institute enhances research capacity because it overcomes historical fragmentation and enables comprehensive study of Polish history across national borders.
- Volunteer-Driven Institutional Sustainabilitymethodology: volunteer-dependent_operationsBy relying on volunteer labor across archival, research, and educational functions, the Institute sustains its operations and preserves institutional independence because it leverages diaspora commitment to cultural survival, reducing reliance on external funding and enabling mission fidelity.