named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Executive Committee Engagement
Volunteer leadership initiative connecting Portuguese professionals in the U.S. to strengthen bilateral business and cultural ties.
Portugal Day
Annual event on June 10th honoring the contributions and legacy of the Portuguese people, promoting national pride and diaspora engagement.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 2 activities
- Promote trade and economic relations between Portugal and the United StatesFacilitates and promotes trade, investment, and economic growth between Portugal and the United States through advocacy, networking, and support for businesses. This includes supporting Portuguese companies entering or expanding in the U.S. market by sharing expertise and fostering professional connections.
- Provide membership and networking services to strengthen U.S.-Portugal tiesOffers membership to individuals and organizations to strengthen economic, professional, and cultural ties between the U.S. and Portugal. Provides members with access to a directory, online resources, business contacts, and networking opportunities through events such as luncheons, seminars, and social media engagement.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Advance international opportunities for Portuguese artists and cultural professionalsSupports Portuguese artists through international placement, professional networking, and cultural exchange initiatives, including connecting hundreds of artists to institutions, festivals, and universities across the U.S., Brazil, and other regions. Includes organizing programs that bring U.S. and Brazilian cultural leaders to engage with Portuguese artists.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Host events and media content to highlight Portuguese contributions and perspectivesOrganizes events such as International Women’s Month celebrations and produces media content including the podcast “Faith in Action” and a spotlight series featuring Portuguese women in the U.S., highlighting diverse professional journeys and cultural narratives.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Support gender equity in technology and engineering through outreach and visibility programsCo-founded initiatives such as “Girl Engineers for a Day” and supported “Do IT Girls,” a Microsoft initiative, to close the gender gap in tech by connecting women professionals with students and raising visibility of women in STEM careers.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct educational outreach in science and innovationOrganized a science workshop for children aged 7–10 introducing genetics concepts, including hands-on DNA extraction from strawberries and mock forensic investigations using DNA sequences.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$162K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$81K50%
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expenses
Total expenses$135K
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Salaries & benefits$43K
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balance sheet
Total assets$209K
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Net assets$209K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +43.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- FLORENTINO GREGORIO — MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIR
- JOSE CARLOS FERNANDES — MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIR
- ROSA REBIMBAS — MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIR
- SARA LIMA — MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIR
- TIAGO REIS MARQUES — MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Represented by speaker Joana Almeida e Sousa at the organization's International Women's Month event.
- Arte Institute Partner — Founded and led by Ana Ventura Miranda to advance Portuguese contemporary culture internationally.
- Consulate General of Portugal in New York Government — Member of the Advisory Board, contributing to initiatives connecting Portugal with its diaspora in the U.S.
- Consulate General of Portugal in New York Partner — Hosted the organization's International Women's Month event and provided ongoing support.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share news, events, and community stories.
- Google DeepMind Partner — Represented by speaker Inês Ayer at the organization's International Women's Month event.
- International Women’s Month Coalition — Aligns programming with International Women's Month to celebrate and highlight achievements of Portuguese women in the U.S.
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn as a platform to share news, events, and community stories.
- Liro Group Partner — Sustaining member of the Chamber with a public profile and link on the members page.
- Portuguese American Postgraduate Society Partner — Serves as President, supporting Portuguese professionals worldwide and strengthening ties between Portugal and its diaspora.
- Portuguese Diaspora Council Partner — Serves as a Board Director and member, supporting Portuguese professionals globally.
- Portuguese chambers across the United States and throughout the world Partner — Has strong ties with Portuguese chambers globally and facilitates relationships between members and these chambers.
- Portuguese organizations in the United States and Portugal Partner — Fosters ties with Portuguese organizations in both countries to support member business needs.
- Radio Renascença Partner — Hosts the podcast "Faith in Action" on its platform.
- Sovena Partner — Long-time sustaining member of the Portugal-U.S. Chamber of Commerce and collaborates to support Portuguese companies entering the U.S. market.
- Tellurian Partner — Sustaining member of the Chamber with a public profile and link on the members page.
- UN Women Partner — Represented by speaker Catarina Carvalho at the organization's International Women's Month event.
- World Bank Group Partner — Beatriz Reis serves as an External Affairs Officer and previously volunteered with the Youth Summit steering committee at the World Bank Group.
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 Integration as a Foundation for Business Effectivenessmethodology: cultural_integration_supportBy connecting American professionals in Portugal with cultural and social resources, the Chamber enhances their effectiveness and integration, because cultural fluency increases professional credibility, relationship-building, and long-term business success.
- Leveraged Institutional Networks for Economic Engagementmethodology: institutional-network-leverageBy leveraging institutional affiliations and the Portuguese diaspora, the Chamber expands access to resources and strengthens U.S.-Portugal economic relations, because embedded networks produce higher trust and more durable trade pathways than transactional interactions.
- Relationship-Driven Network Building for Bilateral Trademethodology: relationship-driven-engagementBy organizing networking events and inclusive membership structures, the Chamber builds strong bilateral business relationships that drive economic collaboration, because sustained personal and professional connections increase trust, reduce barriers, and catalyze trade opportunities.
- Role Model Exposure to Shift Perceptions and Aspirationsmethodology: early-role-model-exposureBy exposing girls and young people to relatable role models in STEM and leadership, the Chamber changes perceptions of career possibilities and fosters gender-equal aspirations, because early, authentic exposure reduces stereotype internalization and expands self-concept.