named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Ancient Greek Technology Exhibit
Exhibit showcasing 50 ancient Greek inventions from the Kostas Katsanas Museum, hosted at the UConn Center for Hellenic Studies "Paideia".
Center for Hellenic Studies
University-based centers at UConn, URI, and other campuses offering Greek language, history, and culture classes, featuring chapels, theaters, and exhibit spaces.
Macedonia Educational Building
First Center for Hellenic Studies at the University of Connecticut, providing space for classes and cultural events.
Modern Greek Program at Virginia Tech
Paideia-established and financially supported program offering Modern Greek language instruction at Virginia Tech.
Open Air Greek Styled Theater
Classical-style outdoor theater named "Alexander the Great" used for cultural and educational events.
Study Abroad Programs
Year-round study abroad programs in Greece for high school and college students, offered in collaboration with prestigious Greek institutions, including scholarships.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 5 activities
- Construction and development of Hellenic Studies Centers and museumsConstructs and completes academic and cultural facilities including the Hellenic Studies Center Paideia at the University of Rhode Island, the Hellenic Museum at the University of Connecticut, and the Macedonia Educational Building and Museum in Bristol, CT, to support Hellenic studies and public education.
- Development of classical open-air theaters in the U.S.Opened the first authentic classical-style open-air theater in America, named "Alexander the Great," on September 29, 2012, and included a classical theater as part of the Hellenic Studies Center Paideia at the University of Rhode Island.
- Establishment of classical architectural and religious structures on university campusesOpened the first Greek Orthodox Church at a U.S. state university (University of Connecticut, 1995), constructed a replica of the Tholos of Delphi at the University of South Alabama (1998), and is building the Ayios Loukas Greek Orthodox Chapel as part of the Hellenic Studies Center Paideia at the University of Rhode Island.
- Hosting and exhibition of cultural and historical exhibitsHosts the Ancient Greek Technology exhibit from the Kostas Katsanas Museum at the University of Connecticut and offers group tours; also opened the Macedonia Museum in Bristol, CT, with an inaugural Aiani exhibit in 2010.
- Provision of academic programs and educational lectures in Hellenic studiesProvides educational lectures, establishes Greek and Byzantine studies classes at universities and high schools, hosts UConn’s Greek and Byzantine studies classes, and offers Modern Greek language instruction at the University of Rhode Island.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Expansion and chapter developmentEstablished chapters in multiple U.S. states, Brazil, and Greece to expand organizational reach and support for Hellenic education and cultural preservation.
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High School Exchange Programs 1 activity
- Operation of study abroad programs in GreeceOffers a large-scale, year-round study abroad program to Greece for high school and college students in partnership with prestigious Greek institutions, including use of a renovated neoclassical building in Rhodes, Greece, opened in 2013.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provision of scholarships and financial support for Hellenic educationGrants scholarships to students to offset tuition costs for educational programs and established financial support for the Modern Greek Program at Virginia Tech.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement programs for students and study abroad participantsOffers volunteer opportunities at the Paideia Center for University of Connecticut students in the library, exhibit hall, and chapel, and organizes volunteer activities in Greece for study abroad students as part of community efforts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Excluded from Jewish landscapeClassified non-Jewish by classify-orgs (secular).
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$113K
Contributions & grants$113K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$211K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$109K
Grants paid out$50K
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
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Net assets$109K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIENNE PALMER | Treasurer | 40 | $84K |
board members · 2
- DIANE WOHL — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDITH STERN PECK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Barnstable High School Partner — Collaborates with Paideia on educational programs for high school students.
- Bristol Eastern High School Partner — Collaborates with Paideia on educational programs for high school students.
- Bristol's Carousal Museum Partner — Hosted the Macedonia Museum as part of its institution in Bristol, CT.
- Florida Atlantic University Partner — Partner in developing the Center for Hellenic Studies Paideia at the Boca Raton campus.
- High Schools Partner — Partners with high schools to establish Greek and Byzantium classes.
- Kostas Katsanas Museum Partner — Partner organization providing the Ancient Greek Technology exhibit.
- Ministry of Culture in Greece Government — Provided a neoclassical building in Rhodes, Greece, to Hellenic Society Paideia for use in study abroad programs.
- Norwich Free Academy Partner — Collaborates with Paideia on educational programs for high school students.
- Universities Partner — Partners with universities to establish Greek and Byzantium classes and construct Hellenic Centers.
- University of Connecticut Partner — Collaborates with the University of Connecticut to engage students in volunteering at the Paideia Center.
- University of Connecticut Partner — Hosted the first Greek Orthodox Church and the Macedonia Educational Building on its campus.
- University of Connecticut Partner — Hosts Greek and Byzantine studies classes at the Paideia Center on its main campus.
- University of Connecticut Partner — Partner in constructing the Hellenic Museum at the Storrs campus.
- University of Connecticut Partner — Partner institution where Paideia is constructing a Hellenic Museum.
- University of Rhode Island Partner — Location where Paideia offers weekly Modern Greek language classes.
- University of Rhode Island Partner — Partner in constructing the Hellenic Studies Center Paideia on the Kingston campus.
- University of Rhode Island Partner — Partner institution where Paideia is constructing a Center for Hellenic Studies.
- University of South Alabama Partner — Hosted the construction of the Tholos of Delphi replica and received an endowment fund for Classical and Hellenic Studies from PAIDEIA US INC.
- Virginia Tech Partner — Partner institution where Paideia established and financially supports the Modern Greek Program.
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.
- Classical Education Model Centered on Paideiamethodology: classical_education_modelBy grounding programs in the classical concept of 'Paideia'—education, culture, and citizenship—the organization fosters holistic Hellenic learning, because this integrative framework deepens cultural understanding and strengthens civic identity among students.
- Experiential Education Through Heritage Immersionmethodology: experiential_educationBy using Greek heritage sites and architecture as pedagogical tools in study abroad programs, the organization increases cultural retention and academic engagement, because direct, place-based experience fosters deeper understanding than classroom-only instruction.
- Integrated Cultural-Educational Infrastructuremethodology: cultural-educational integrationBy co-locating academic programming within culturally and architecturally significant spaces, the organization enhances engagement with Hellenic studies, because the integration of physical heritage and curriculum creates immersive, context-rich learning environments that deepen student connection to Greek language and history.