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THE VACLAV HAVEL LIBRARY FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 455373838 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$232K
expenses
$278K
net assets
$117K
employees
0
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE VACLAV HAVEL LIBRARY FOUNDATION DOING BUSINESS AS THE VACLAV HAVEL CENTER PROMOTES DEMOCRATIC FREEDOMS, UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE POWER OF THE ARTS TO UPLIFT AND TRANSFORM OUR LIVES IN THE SPIRIT OF VACLAV HAVEL.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation, operating as the Vaclav Havel Center, promotes democratic freedoms, universal human rights, and the transformative power of the arts in the spirit of Vaclav Havel. Based in New York, the organization focuses on advancing values associated with the former Czech president and human rights advocate. Its activities appear centered on education, public discourse, and cultural programming aligned with Havel's legacy.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts and Dissent Initiative
Explores the role of artistic expression in challenging authoritarianism and fostering social change
Havel Public Lecture Series
Hosts talks and discussions featuring intellectuals, artists, and activists on themes of democracy, dissent, and civic courage
Vaclav Havel Fellowship Program
Offers opportunities for emerging leaders to study democratic governance and human rights in the spirit of Vaclav Havel
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Artist Visa and Mobility Support 1 activity
    • Promote democratic freedoms and human rights in the spirit of Vaclav Havel
      Advances democratic freedoms, universal human rights, and the role of the arts in social transformation, inspired by the legacy of Vaclav Havel.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$232K
Contributions & grants$232K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$278K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$50K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$117K
Cash$117K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$117K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -15.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 12
  • ANDREW SCHAPIRO — CHAIRMAN
  • CRAIG STAPLETON — DIRECTOR
  • ELLIOT BERKE — DIRECTOR
  • JACK STACK — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN SHATTUCK — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH BALAZ — VICE CHAIR, TREASURER
  • KATYA HELLER — DIRECTOR
  • LISE STONE — VICE CHAIR.
  • MARTIN PALOUS — DIRECTOR
  • PETR SIMUNEK — DIRECTOR
  • WENDY LUERS — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM SHIPSEY — DIRECTOR
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Civic Engagement Through Arts and Human Rights
    methodology: civic-engagement-through-arts-and-human-rights
    By leveraging the arts and human rights advocacy, the organization fosters democratic participation and social change, because cultural expression and ethical discourse inspire civic action and critical engagement in public life.