named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Concert Series
Presents performances by Greek and Greek-American musicians, including chamber music and opera, often tied to cultural themes
Lecture Series
Hosts public lectures by scholars on topics in Greek history, literature, and culture, featuring speakers such as Roderick Beaton and Barry Strauss
New York City Greek Film Festival
Co-presents an annual festival showcasing contemporary and historical Greek films for New York audiences
Virtual Seminars
Hosts online discussions on Byzantine history, ancient battles, and other topics, expanding access beyond in-person events
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintaining and providing public access to an online archive of event recordingsMakes video recordings of past cultural and educational events freely available to the public through its website, including concerts, lectures, panel discussions, and film festival content.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizing and hosting cultural and educational events on Greek history, arts, and diasporaProduces and hosts public lectures, panel discussions, concerts, film festivals, and multimedia presentations focused on Greek history, culture, arts, and cross-cultural themes, including events on the Greek debt crisis, Byzantine history, the Parthenon, and Greek Jewish heritage. Events feature scholars, artists, and public figures and are held in person and virtually.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$57K88%
Program service revenue$8K12%
Investment income——
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$164K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$164K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -17.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 16
- AMY KARAYANNIS — DIRECTOR
- ATHAS IOANNOU — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA HIOUREAS — DIRECTOR
- CLAY MAITLAND — DIRECTOR
- ELENA FILLIPPOU COUMANTAROS — DIRECTOR
- FROSO BEYS — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE TSANDIKOS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN HADJIPATERAS — DIRECTOR
- KATERINA SHAW — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN YATRAKIS — DIRECTOR
- MARIA ASTERIADOU — DIRECTOR
- MARILENA CHRISTODOULOU — DIRECTOR
- PERICLES MAZARAKIS — DIRECTOR
- THANASSIS MAZARAKIS — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS KOKALAS — DIRECTOR
- TOULA LIVANOS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 43
Who they work with
- Agnes Varis Charitable Trust Partner — Co-presented the Seventh Annual New York City Greek Film Festival.
- American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece Partner — Co-presented a lecture on the historical presence of Jews in Greece.
- Aurel Kyrio (Nikolakis) Partner — Performed live Epirote music at the foundation's event.
- Benaki Museum Partner — Collaborated with the Hellenic-American Cultural Foundation to host a presentation on the exhibition “Charmed Lives in Greece.”
- Benaki Museum of Greece Partner — Provided access to a preview of its exhibition “Olympic Games 1896” for HACF members.
- Beth Bahia Cohen Partner — Performed live Epirote music at the foundation's event.
- British Museum Partner — Hosted the exhibition “Charmed Lives in Greece,” which was the subject of a presentation co-hosted by the Hellenic-American Cultural Foundation.
- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Partner — Co-hosted a talk on the cultural implications of the rise of the extreme right in Greece.
- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Partner — Co-sponsored a film screening and discussion event.
- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Partner — Featured speaker Thomas de Waal from the Carnegie Endowment participated in a presentation on Pontian Greek culture.
- Christoforos Petridis Partner — Violinist who performed at a tribute event to Maria Callas.
- Christopher C. King Partner — Collaborated with the foundation to present a curated evening of Epirote music, including readings and archival recordings.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with faculty from Columbia University for public seminars on Greek history.
- Georgia Lazaridou Partner — Pianist who performed at a tribute event to Maria Callas.
- Greek National Opera Partner — Collaborated with the Hellenic-American Cultural Foundation by providing performers for a concert featuring works from Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro.
- Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-presented the Seventh Annual New York City Greek Film Festival.
- Internal Revenue Code Government — Recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- John Themelis Partner — Performed live Epirote music at the foundation's event.
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Co-hosted a musical performance by Greek musicians in New York.
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Host venue for two public events: a tribute to Maria Callas and a presentation by Colonel Matthew Bogdanos.
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Hosted the live performance of the New York premiere of George Tsontakis’ Portraits by El Greco – Book II.
- LinkedIn Network — Has a presence on LinkedIn to share organizational updates and engage with audiences.
- Maria Asteriadou Partner — Curated and organized a musical tribute featuring young Greek artists in honor of Maria Callas.
- Matthew Bogdanos Partner — Speaker at a public event on antiquities trafficking and cultural preservation.
- Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Music Center Partner — Venue partner for multiple public programs including Socrates Now and Dangerous Beauty lecture.
- Nicholas Gage Partner — Introduced Christopher C. King and moderated the question-and-answer segment at the Epirote music event.
- Nicholas Gage Partner — Speaker and biographer who introduced a tribute event to Maria Callas.
- Onassis Foundation USA Partner — Supported the presentation of pianist Vassilis Varvaresos at Merkin Concert Hall.
- Oxford Philharmonic Partner — Featured performers from the Oxford Philharmonic in a concert presented by the Hellenic-American Cultural Foundation.
- Rodinick Beaton Partner — Featured speaker at a public event on the history of Greece and the Greek people.
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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.
- Cultural Education Through Expert-Led Engagementmethodology: cultural-education-through-expert-presentationBy using expert-led lectures, scholarly analysis, and educational programming, the organization fosters public understanding of Greek history and culture because authority and interdisciplinary context enhance credibility and deepen engagement.
- Immersive Cultural Interpretation Across Media and Disciplinesmethodology: immersive_multimedia_presentationBy integrating live performance, multimedia narratives, and interdisciplinary art forms, the organization makes Hellenic culture accessible and relevant because immersive, sensory experiences foster deeper emotional and intellectual connection than traditional formats alone.
- Strategic Collaboration for Cultural Reach and Legitimacymethodology: collaborative_programmingBy partnering with cultural and academic institutions, the organization amplifies the reach and impact of its programming because cross-sector alliances lend institutional credibility and expand access to diverse audiences.