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MARTIN AND MIRASH IVANAJ FDN
STATEN ISLAND, NY · EIN 133810233 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q20 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · ivanaj-foundations.org
revenue
$2K
expenses
$3K
net assets
$489K
employees
0
volunteers
4
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTES AND ADVANCES PUBLIC INTEREST IN ALBANIAN CULTURE AND EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Martin and Mirash Ivanaj Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in New York and Tirana that promotes Albanian culture and education. It supports educational and cultural initiatives in Albania and the diaspora, including business incubation, digital heritage projects, and public forums. The foundation operates through programming in Tirana and partnerships with academic and cultural institutions.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Business Incubation and Innovation Hub (BIIH)
Provides workspace, training, mentorship, and professional consulting to young Albanian entrepreneurs to help transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses
Cultural and Educational Forums
Hosts conferences, seminars, and public events in Albania and the U.S. to promote Albanian intellectual, legal, and scientific traditions
Trashëgimia Ime (My Heritage)
Public engagement initiative collecting personal stories, photos, and traditions from Albanians to preserve and share cultural heritage across generations
Virtual Museum Platform
Digital archive and interactive platform preserving historical materials from Albanian schools and communities, using virtual technology to make them accessible worldwide
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Albanian Heritage & Community Support 4 activities
    • Advance public interest in Albanian education and culture through cross-border programming
      Operates as a twin foundation with entities in New York and Tirana to coordinate cultural and educational initiatives, including organizing conferences, seminars, and forums in the U.S., Albania, and other regional countries, and providing informal training spaces, library services, and reference materials for researchers and participants of all ages.
    • Launch new publishing and educational content initiatives
      Produces and publishes historically valuable materials, including a 6-video series and other educational content, as part of broader efforts to preserve and promote Albanian cultural heritage and history.
    • Organize cultural events and co-develop cultural infrastructure
      Co-organized the official opening of new cultural facilities in Tirana on October 10, 2017, and organizes commemorative and other cultural events, including honoring the Ivanaj family’s contributions, while maintaining functional spaces for hosting diverse public and educational events.
    • Promote and preserve Albanian cultural traditions and history through research, documentation, and public engagement
      Documents and preserves Albania's cultural and historical heritage through initiatives such as "Muzeu pa Mure" (Museum without Walls) and "Trashëgimia Ime," including digital platforms with photographs, videos, interviews, and personal stories, as well as producing publications and video series to educate current and future generations.
  • Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
    • Operate a startup accelerator and business incubation hub for young entrepreneurs
      Runs the "Akseleratorin e Start-Upeve për të Rinj" initiative and operates a Business Incubation and Innovation Hub (BIIH) that provides selected participants with funding (€1,000–€10,000), mentorship, legal and financial advice, networking, and workspace for one year or longer to transform youth innovation concepts into sustainable enterprises.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$1K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$564%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$489K
Cash$489K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$489K
Liquid reserves1995.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -99.7%
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Academy of Sciences of Albania Partner — Collaborated with the Academy of Sciences of Albania to host a commemorative event.
  • Fondacioni Ivanaj Partner — Co-organized the official opening of new cultural facilities in Tirana with The Martin and Mirash Ivanaj Foundation.
  • Fondacioni M & M Ivanaj Institut Network — Provides event spaces and opportunities for activities in Albania.
  • Fondacioni M. & M. Ivanaj Institut Partner — Collaborates with the Ivanaj Foundations of New York & Tirana to run the youth startup accelerator program.
  • Frost and Fire Consulting Partner — Collaborates with Frost and Fire Consulting to provide professional consulting, marketing, legal, and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs in the BIIH program.
  • Gjimnazi "Sami Frashëri" Partner — Partnered with "Sami Frashëri" High School to develop and host the "Muzeu pa Mure" project.
  • M & M Ivanaj Foundation Institut Partner — Provides functional spaces for events and activities.
  • Qendra e Inkubacionit të Biznesit dhe Inovacionit Partner — Collaborates on business development and innovation initiatives.
  • The Ivanaj Foundations of New York & Tirana Network — Collaborates under a shared foundation identity between New York and Tirana locations.
  • William E. Ryerson Government — Former U.S. Ambassador to Albania who has endorsed and supported the foundation's work based on personal observation and visits.
  • not specified Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to advance projects.
  • organizata të tjera me qëllime të njejta Partner — Collaborates with other organizations that share the same goals.
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 Preservation Through Personal Narrative
    methodology: culture_through_personal_narrative
    By collecting and sharing personal stories, traditions, and memories, the organization preserves Albanian cultural heritage in a relatable and accessible way, strengthening national identity because lived experience fosters deeper connection than formal institutions alone.
  • Education and Innovation for Youth Development
    methodology: educational_empowerment_with_innovation
    By combining educational empowerment with support for market-driven innovation, the organization develops Albanian youth into capable contributors to national progress, because integrating knowledge with real-world problem solving fosters both personal growth and societal advancement.
  • Holistic Entrepreneurial Incubation
    methodology: holistic_startup_support
    By providing startups with integrated access to physical resources, funding, mentorship, and professional training, the organization increases the likelihood of early-stage business success because sustainable innovation requires more than capital alone.
  • Technology-Enhanced Cultural Memory Preservation
    methodology: digital-archiving-for-memory-preservation
    By digitizing lost historical materials and using virtual platforms for interactive education, the organization ensures long-term cultural continuity and accessibility, because modern technology enables broader, more engaging transmission of heritage after disruptive events like natural disasters.