named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Artistic Reflections on German Reunification
Cultural program marking 35 years since reunification through art and discussion on memory and identity
Re-Thinking Theater and Politics
Event exploring the intersection of performing arts and political discourse in times of crisis
Reporting the Machines – Journalism and the Ethics of AI
Event examining the role of AI in journalism and ethical implications for media and democracy
Science, Health, and Society
Forum addressing trust, evidence, and misinformation in public discourse on science and health
Trans-Atlantic Climate Breakfast
Dialogue series convening experts and policymakers on climate solutions and nature-based strategies in U.S.-Germany relations
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating trans-Atlantic dialogue and collaborationProvides a physical and programmatic space in New York City for trans-Atlantic dialogue among creatives and changemakers from Europe and North America, organizing encounters, talks, performances, and exhibitions to address global challenges and promote understanding between the United States and Germany.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating wellness and contemplative programmingFacilitates meditation sessions for audience members as part of its broader programming to support well-being and reflection.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Hosting ClimateTech and climate action programmingHosts networking events, fireside chats, and workshops during Climate Week and other forums for ClimateTech founders and leaders, featuring expert discussions on climate action and personal strategies for sustainability.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting civic and leadership gatheringsHosts an annual reception for U.S. mayors and a celebration event for participants completing the RIAS program, fostering civic leadership and transatlantic exchange.
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Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
- Hosting expert convenings on global challengesOrganizes and hosts events, panel discussions, and digital conversations on pressing global issues such as food system resilience, food deserts, urban activism, sustainability, and climate change, bringing together experts, activists, and leaders from multiple disciplines.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing educational video content and exhibitionsProduces and releases video series and exhibition documentation, including "Reclaiming the City: Urban Life Reimagined" and exhibition videos for contemporary art shows such as Elias Wessel's "It’s Complicated, Is Possibly Art."
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Producing public arts and cultural festivalsHosts public arts festivals featuring commissioned digital art projections, collective outdoor dining events like The Longest Table, music, and family-friendly activities to combine art, conversation, and community engagement.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Supporting discourse on democracy and the artsHosted a 2024 program of concerts and talks exploring the relationship between democracy and the arts through the works and stories of exiled composers.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Expanding organizational capacity through international affiliate developmentEstablished 1014 Deutschland e.V. in 2024 as a nonprofit association in Germany to expand trans-Atlantic programming and institutional reach.
- Undertaking facility transformation and construction projectsAdvanced demolition, construction, and transformation efforts at 1014 Fifth Avenue, culminating in a Richtfest ceremony marking structural completion of the project.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.02M
Contributions & grants$1.01M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$930K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$501K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$166K
Cash$102K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$158K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATJA WIESBROCK DONOVAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $258K |
board members · 7
- ANDREAS FIBIG — CHAIR & PRESIDENT
- CHRISTIAN ZUGEL — DIRECTOR
- JAMES GERARD — TREASURER
- KARL GEERCKEN — DIRECTOR
- RALF BESTE — DIRECTOR
- RENATE KUROWSKI-CARDELLO — DIRECTOR
- ULLA SCHMIDT — HONORARY DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- 1014 Deutschland e.V. Partner — Nonprofit association established in Germany to expand the work of 1014 Inc. and create synergies through trans-Atlantic cooperation.
- 1014 Deutschland e.V. Partner — Partners to organize a speaking tour in Germany on the state of German-American relations.
- American Council on Germany Partner — Co-organizes multiple event series including Resilience and Adaptation, Hot Topics Cold Realities, and Recalibrating the Trans-Atlantic Partnership.
- Anne Wichmann Partner — Features Anne Wichmann, performing as She's Excited!, as a sound artist and producer in the public arts festival.
- Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy Partner — Co-hosts a conversation series aimed at fostering awareness about sustainable approaches to foreign policy across the Atlantic.
- German Federal Foreign Office Government — Initiated the founding of 1014 Inc. and supports its mission of trans-Atlantic dialogue.
- Goethe-Institut Partner — Co-initiated the founding of 1014 Inc. and collaborates in promoting trans-Atlantic cultural exchange.
- Impact Hustlers Partner — Co-hosted a fireside chat with founder Maiko Schaffrath during New York City Climate Week 2023.
- Jon Jon Weslowski Partner — Collaborated with urbanist Jon Jon Weslowski to produce the video series "Reclaiming the City: Urban Life Reimagined."
- Munich Security Conference Partner — Institutional partnership to strengthen trans-Atlantic dialogue and collaboration.
- NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business Partner — Collaborates with 1014 INC through shared programming and leadership engagement, including involvement of Tensie Whelan, Founding Director and Senior Advisor.
- Open Embassy for Democracy (OPEM) Partner — Co-organizes the virtual series Across the Pond – Politics, Power, Participation with the University of Cologne New York Office.
- SXSW Partner — Collaborated on an event titled "One World? Rethinking Cosmopolitanism" at SXSW.
- The Longest Table Community Partner — Collaborates with The Longest Table to host a collective outdoor dinner as part of the public arts festival.
- The Urban Activist Partner — Co-publishes the "Open Houses" article series, including coverage of Villa Il Palmerino in Florence.
- The Urban Activist Partner — Published a series of articles in partnership with The Urban Activist on historic cultural houses open to the public.
- Transsolar Partner — Collaborated on the workshop "NYC Apartment Hacks for Climate Action."
- University of Cologne New York Office Partner — Co-organizes the virtual series Across the Pond – Politics, Power, Participation with Open Embassy for Democracy.
- Walter de Gruyter Foundation Partner — Co-hosts the Humanities for Humans conversation series to examine polarizing societal terms.
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.
- Participatory Climate Workshops for Urban Changemethodology: participatory_climate_workshopsBy engaging the public in hands-on climate workshops focused on urban living spaces, the organization promotes individual and collective action because experiential learning increases agency and practical adoption of sustainable behaviors.
- Resilience Building via Collaborative Food Systems Dialoguemethodology: resilience_building_through_dialogueBy convening discussions on food access, waste reduction, and global shocks, the organization strengthens resilience in food systems because collaborative dialogue enables stakeholders to co-develop adaptive responses to systemic challenges.
- Socially Engaged Art for Public Connectionmethodology: socially engaged artBy creating accessible, immersive, and participatory public art experiences, the organization fosters dialogue across diverse communities on issues like climate change and immigration because shared artistic experiences lower barriers to civic engagement and build empathetic connections.
- Sustainability Through Values-Aligned Consumer Engagementmethodology: sustainability-driven consumer engagementBy aligning sustainability messaging with consumer values such as health, ethics, and transparency, the organization drives commercial impact and behavioral change because consumers use purchasing power to express identity and values.
- Trans-Atlantic Dialogue for Mutual Understandingmethodology: transatlantic-engagementBy convening trans-Atlantic symposia and dialogues across institutional and personal networks, the organization fosters mutual understanding and reduces societal polarization because structured cross-cultural exchange enables shared values to emerge from diverse perspectives.