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ROYAL ORDER KINGDOM OF POLAND

Ellington, NY · EIN 264497652 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A50 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · royalorderkingdomofpoland.org
revenue
$31K
expenses
$31K
net assets
$40K
employees
mission · from form 990

The Royal Order Kingdom of Poland is a historical organization, focused on promotion and preservation of Polish history.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Royal Order Kingdom of Poland is a New York-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1990 and incorporated in 2009, dedicated to promoting and preserving Polish history, particularly royal and military heritage. It bestows honors such as the Monte Cassino Medal of Honor on veterans and individuals for humanitarian service, and organizes cultural events and exhibits internationally. The organization also supports veterans' funds and produces educational materials and documentaries.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Jadwiga Project
Program focused on promoting Polish royal history, details of which are not fully described on the website
Monte Cassino Medal of Honor
Bestows the Monte Cassino Medal of Honor on veterans of the Battle of Monte Cassino and collects testimonies for a book of remembrance
Royal Realm Productions
Produces family-friendly films and documentaries, including a planned documentary on Queen Marie Leszcynska
Veterans Fund Initiative
Establishes veterans funds in Allied nations that fought at Monte Cassino, named after honored soldiers such as Sgt. Sir James Henry Hughes and General Wladyslaw Anders
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Polish & Slavic Cultural Preservation 2 activities
    • Advocates for cultural learning from Poland
      Produces content that highlights aspects of Polish society and culture as a model for potential adoption or learning by other nations, particularly the United States.
    • Preserves and promotes Polish history and culture
      Organizes cultural programs, exhibitions, and educational initiatives focused on Polish royal history and heritage, including the JADWIGA PROJECT and exhibits featuring historical artifacts and artworks.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
    • Documents and publishes eyewitness accounts of historical events
      Collects and publishes verbatim eyewitness testimony from veterans, such as British Sgt. Sir James Henry Hughes, to preserve historical records of key military events like the Battle of Monte Cassino.
    • Hosts investiture and commemoration ceremonies
      Organizes and conducts formal ceremonies, including investitures and commemorations, in locations such as Hong Kong, England, and the United States, to honor individuals and historical events tied to Polish heritage and military service.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Confers honors and awards through an international knighthood
      Operates as a chivalric order that confers titles, knighthoods, and medals, including the Monte Cassino Medal of Honor, to veterans and individuals for outstanding contributions, particularly related to World War II service and charitable work.
  • Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
    • Produces films and operates film festivals
      Produces family-friendly films and documentaries through Royal Realm Productions and organizes or oversees multiple film festivals and cinema events, including the International New York Film Festival and Christian Family Film Festival.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Establishes veterans funds in Allied nations
      Directs proceeds from book sales and other sources to establish veterans funds in England, Poland, and other Allied nations, each named after a soldier or officer with a documented role in the Battle of Monte Cassino.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$31K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$40K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$40K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.8%
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Carriage House Cinema Partner — Non-Polish cultural project operating under the auspices of ROYAL ORDER KINGDOM OF POLAND.
  • Chautauqua International Film Festival Partner — Non-Polish cultural project operating under the auspices of ROYAL ORDER KINGDOM OF POLAND.
  • Christian Family Film Festival Partner — Non-Polish cultural project operating under the auspices of ROYAL ORDER KINGDOM OF POLAND.
  • Cinemafest Partner — Non-Polish cultural project operating under the auspices of ROYAL ORDER KINGDOM OF POLAND.
  • City of Utica Government — Hosted the Monte Cassino ceremony at Utica City Hall.
  • International New York Film Festival Partner — Non-Polish cultural project operating under the auspices of ROYAL ORDER KINGDOM OF POLAND.
  • L.D. Ralte Government — Consul General of India to Hong Kong who participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Matisse exhibition.
  • Princess Diana Lenska Partner — Featured figure associated with the organization's public messaging and symbolic leadership.
  • Republic of Poland Government — Represented by the Consul General and Head of Mission in Hong Kong at the investiture ceremony.
  • Royal Realm Productions Partner — Produces family-friendly films and events under the auspices of ROYAL ORDER KINGDOM OF POLAND.
  • Sir Paul Kan Partner — Co-hosted the Matisse exhibition event in Hong Kong as part of the "Peace and Harmony" series.
  • wwiipolishlhg.org Partner — Partner organization providing event documentation for the "Remembering Polish Valor, Monte Cassino, Italy 1944" ceremony.
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.

  • Cross-Cultural Dialogue through Artistic Synthesis
    methodology: cultural_synthesis
    By curating exhibitions that integrate Western modern and Eastern Buddhist art, the organization fosters cross-cultural understanding, using art as a medium to bridge civilizational divides and generate new forms of shared meaning.
  • Cross-National Cultural and Institutional Advocacy
    methodology: cross-national advocacy
    By promoting Poland’s historical and cultural practices as exemplary, the organization fosters cross-national learning, particularly encouraging the U.S. to adopt insights from Poland’s societal models, thus advancing mutual understanding and reform through comparative cultural advocacy.
  • Cultural Heritage Preservation through Symbolic Knighthood Membership
    methodology: cultural_heritage_preservation
    By conferring international knighthood status, the organization promotes engagement with and preservation of Poland's royal history, leveraging symbolic recognition as a vehicle for cultural transmission and identity formation among members and broader audiences.
  • Oral History as Living Memory Preservation
    methodology: oral_history_preservation
    By recording firsthand testimonies of Monte Cassino veterans and publishing them in a book of remembrance, the organization ensures intergenerational transmission of historical experience, transforming personal narrative into collective memory to sustain historical consciousness.