named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Exhibition Support Program
Provides funding for exhibitions at the Latvian National Museum of Art, such as the 2023 exhibition 'Don’t Cry!' which explored feminist discourse in Latvian art
Publication and Research Support
Funds the publication and distribution of scholarly works, including a 300-page book on the Arsenals building in Riga, a key exhibition venue with 200 years of history
Vija Celmins Foundation Grant
Annual $30,000 grant awarded to a Latvian visual artist demonstrating high artistic merit; funded by the Vija Celmins Foundation Inc. in collaboration with the Latvian National Museum of Art from 2025 to 2034
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Art Museum Funding and Support 3 activities
- Funding cultural and academic events and scholarships in LatviaSupports exhibitions, scholarships, conferences, and related cultural and academic events in Latvia through grants to the Latvian National Museum of Art and similar cultural organizations.
- Funding operations and programs of the Latvian National Museum of ArtProvides financial support to the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga for core activities including exhibiting, preserving, cataloging, digitizing, archiving, and expanding art collections. This includes funding for exhibitions, educational programs, infrastructure, and collection management.
- Funding the preservation and dissemination of culturally significant materialsSupports Latvian cultural organizations, including the Latvian National Museum of Art, through donations aimed at collecting, preserving, and disseminating culturally significant artistic and historical materials.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Awarding an annual grant to support a Latvian visual artistFunds a $30,000 annual grant to support one Latvian visual artist through a partnership with the Vija Celmins Foundation Inc. and the Latvian National Museum of Art, beginning in 2025.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operating a modern exhibition and public education venue in RigaOperates a renovated main building in Riga that serves as a modern venue for art exhibitions, public education, community engagement, and conservation, enhancing access to Latvian art and culture.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Providing strategic advisory and governance support to Latvian cultural institutionsStrengthens the long-term sustainability and institutional capacity of art and cultural organizations in Latvia through strategic advisory services and governance support.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Raising awareness about Latvian art and culture in the United StatesSupports efforts to raise awareness in the United States about the collections and activities of the Latvian National Museum of Art and similar cultural organizations in Latvia.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$5K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$264K
Cash$12K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$264K
Liquid reserves39.6 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -98.2%
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- John J Medveckis Partner — Enabled the donation of a set of 18th century German Silver Sauceboats to the Riga Bourse.
- Judge Baker Children’s Center Partner — Trustee
- Latvian Foundation Partner — Board and Audit Committee Member
- Latvian National Museum of Art Partner — Assists the Latvian National Museum of Art in improving fundraising activities in the United States.
- Latvian National Museum of Art Partner — Collaborates with the Latvian National Museum of Art to establish the Vija Celmins Foundation Grant for Latvian visual artists.
- Latvian National Museum of Art Partner — Collaborates with the Latvian National Museum of Art, as evidenced by the inclusion of Vija Celmins' work in exhibitions there.
- Latvian National Museum of Art Partner — Primary cultural institution supported by the organization through donations and awareness initiatives.
- Latvian National Museum of Art Partner — Primary cultural institution supported by the organization through grants.
- Latvian National Museum of Art Partner — Primary cultural institution supported through fundraising and advocacy efforts.
- Latvian National Museum of Art Partner — Primary cultural institution whose collections and work are promoted in the United States.
- Latvian National Museum of Art Partner — Supports exhibitions and programming at the Latvian National Museum of Art.
- Latvian National Museum of Art Partner — Supports exhibitions at the Latvian National Museum of Art, including 'Don’t Cry!'
- Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga Partner — Receives funding from American Friends of the Latvian National Museum for exhibitions, lectures, and publication projects.
- Republic of Latvia Government — Honorary Consul in Northern California
- Vija Celmins Foundation Funder — Provided a generous donation enabling the publication of a book about the Arsenals building in Riga.
- Vija Celmins Foundation Inc. Partner — Partners with the Vija Celmins Foundation Inc. to fund and administer an annual grant for Latvian visual artists.
strategies · 3
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 Awareness through Education and Artistic Framingmethodology: cultural-awareness-through-educationBy using art as a lens to explore historical and social issues—such as women's experiences and 20th-century trauma—we deepen public understanding of Latvian heritage and identity, because contextualized narratives foster empathetic and meaningful engagement.
- Cultural Partnership and Capacity Buildingmethodology: capacity-building through governance and fundraising supportBy facilitating partnerships and improving U.S. visibility, we strengthen the fundraising and operational capacity of Latvian cultural institutions, because transnational networks and institutional profile enhance sustainability and innovation.
- Cultural Preservation through Institutional Supportmethodology: cultural-preservation-through-institutional-supportBy funding and strengthening Latvian cultural institutions, we ensure the long-term preservation, accessibility, and relevance of artistically and historically significant collections, because institutional capacity enables sustainable cultural stewardship.