named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
"Što te Nema?" (Why are you not here?) Art Installation
Interactive art installation by Aida Šehovic using porcelain coffee cups to honor Srebrenica victims, symbolizing the absence of those lost and the disruption of Bosnian traditions.
Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival (BHFF)
Annual film festival showcasing contemporary Bosnian-Herzegovinian cinema and films on Bosnian themes for New York City audiences.
Genocide and Aftermath: Truth and Reconciliation Panel
Policy forum held in collaboration with the Museum of Jewish Heritage to examine the legacy of the Srebrenica genocide and explore pathways to reconciliation.
Srebrenica Genocide Commemoration
Annual event featuring art exhibitions, film screenings, and speaker panels to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica massacre and promote awareness of genocide and justice.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating cultural, educational, and professional exchange programsProvides platforms for cultural, arts, and professional exchange programs; develops partnerships in art and culture, civic diplomacy, and professional exchanges to benefit Bosnian-Herzegovinian communities in New York City, the United States, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Organizing annual Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival in New York CityOrganizes an annual film festival showcasing contemporary Bosnian-Herzegovinian cinema and films centered on Bosnia and Herzegovina, including filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, and social events for audiences in New York City.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Co-founding cultural and intellectual institutionsCo-founded the Academy of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival, and supports the empowerment of Bosnians and Herzegovinians globally through networking and collaboration of creative and intellectual resources.
- Convening expert panels on genocide prevention and reconciliationConvened panels of experts to raise awareness about the psychology of genocide perpetrators, assess actions needed to develop a Truth and Reconciliation platform for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and promote strategies for future prevention.
- Curating art exhibitions and installations on Srebrenica Genocide remembranceCurated and displayed an art exhibit at the United Nations headquarters from July 11 to July 31, 2005, featuring photographs, multimedia works, and the art installation "Što te Nema?" (Why are you not here?), which included 1,705 porcelain coffee cups representing identified victims of the Srebrenica genocide.
- Disseminating research and public transcripts on ethics and international affairsMade an edited transcript of a public event on truth and reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina publicly available through the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs.
- Hosting commemorative and advocacy events on genocide remembrance and reconciliationOrganized public events including a commemoration at the United Nations headquarters in New York marking the 10th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, attended by an estimated 30,000 people, and a July 13, 2005 event in New York City focused on truth and reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Presenting film and testimony programs on Srebrenica GenocideHosted a film and speaker presentation at the United Nations library auditorium featuring testimony from a Srebrenica survivor, a journalist with wartime experience in Bosnia, and a documentary film on the genocide.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$67K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$600
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$43K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Almir Lucevic — Vice-president of the Board of Directors
- Damir Pozderac — Development Director
- Leila Lucevic — President of the Board of Directors
- Shannon O'Toole — Development Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Bosnia and Herzegovina Government — Creates and sustains links with institutions and professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival Partner — Co-founded and jointly operates the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival as part of its cultural programming.
- Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs Partner — Provided advisory support for the event and hosted the edited transcript on its website.
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Government — Board member employed at DAAD, indicating institutional connection to German academic exchange programs.
- Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Partner — Co-presented the event "Genocide and Aftermath: Rationalizing the Process of Truth and Reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina."
- NYS Non-for-Profit Corporation Law Government — Registered as a not-for-profit organization under New York State law.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funding partner for programs
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Public funding source supported by the Governor and State Legislature
- Open Society Institute Funder — Provided a grant to support the Srebrenica genocide commemoration event at the United Nations.
- other organizations representing interests of people stemming from Bosnia and Herzegovina living and working in the United States Partner — Develops partnerships and cooperation with other organizations representing Bosnian-Herzegovinian communities in the U.S. to jointly advocate at local and national levels.
strategies · 5
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.
- Art-Based Truth and Reconciliationmethodology: truth-and-reconciliationBy using art, multimedia, and cultural rituals to commemorate traumatic histories like the Srebrenica genocide, we foster emotional and intellectual engagement that supports truth-seeking and reconciliation in post-conflict societies, because symbolic and sensory experiences make historical memory accessible and actionable.
- Community-Driven Cultural Developmentmethodology: community-driven developmentBy building programs grounded in community knowledge and lived experience, we strengthen collective agency and societal participation, because locally rooted initiatives produce more sustainable and legitimate cultural institutions.
- Cultural Advocacy for Identity and Equitymethodology: cultural-advocacyBy promoting Bosnian and Herzegovinian culture, arts, and intellectual heritage through educational and advocacy programming, we strengthen diaspora identity and enable equitable participation in American society, because cultural affirmation builds collective status and counters marginalization.
- Pluralism as a Defense Against Intolerancemethodology: pluralism_as_defenseBy promoting pluralism within Bosnian-Herzegovinian communities in the U.S., we counter discrimination, ethnic intolerance, and bigotry, because shared civic identity across ethnic lines strengthens resilience and social cohesion.
- Storytelling and Public Engagement in Filmmethodology: audience-engaged storytellingBy facilitating audience-filmmaker interactions through Q&As and panels, we deepen public understanding of film arts and visual storytelling, because dialogue around narrative media fosters critical engagement and empathy.