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LATVIAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION TILTS INC

BEDFORD, NY · EIN 135419681 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A60Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · tilts.org
revenue
$28K
expenses
$24K
net assets
$90K
employees
mission · from form 990

Preservation of Latvian Culture and Education

profile · synthesized from sources

Latvian Cultural Association TILTS Inc. is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting Latvian culture and education. The organization fosters cultural exchange between Latvians in Latvia and the diaspora by organizing artist tours, supporting educational initiatives, and promoting Latvian heritage through events in the United States and Latvia.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Artist Tour Program
Organizes tours of Latvian and Baltic artists in the United States, featuring performances in music, theater, and literature across 2–4 tours annually.
Exceptional Young Artists Fund
Supports emerging Latvian talent by providing recognition and resources to young artists.
Latvian School Improvement Program
Ongoing initiative to support and enhance Latvian language and cultural education in schools, particularly in Latvia.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Organizing cultural tours of Latvian artists in the United States
      Organizes 2 to 4 cultural tours per year featuring Latvian and other artists, with each tour comprising 2 to 10 events showcasing classical and popular music, theater, and literature readings across the U.S.
  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
    • Supporting Latvian cultural events and performances
      Provides support for specific cultural events, such as the Raimonds Pauls music concert that concluded the third season of the Alternative Latvian Venue jazz concert series in Boston.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Preservation and promotion of Latvian culture and education
      Engages in ongoing efforts to preserve Latvian cultural heritage and support educational initiatives, including past projects like the computerization of the National History Museum of Latvia completed in 1999.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$26K90%
Program service revenue$3K9%
Investment income$3861%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$90K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$90K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -58.3%
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • ALA Partner — Cooperates with TILTS on cultural initiatives
  • Council of Latvian organizations in New York Network — Member organization
  • Daugavas Vanagi Partner — Cooperates with TILTS on cultural initiatives
  • Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to the USA Government — Cooperates with TILTS on cultural initiatives
  • Latvian American Association Network — Member organization
  • Latvian Foundation Network — Member organization
  • Ministry of Culture of Latvia Government — Cooperates with TILTS on cultural initiatives
  • New York Estonian House Partner — Partnered with TILTS on the BALTICS NOW concert event in New York City
  • PBLA Partner — Cooperates with TILTS on cultural initiatives
  • Permanent Mission of the Republic of Latvia to the UN Government — Cooperates with TILTS on cultural initiatives
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Board-Led Initiative Model
    methodology: board_led_initiative_model
    By empowering board members to lead cultural support projects, the organization leverages personal commitment and expertise to drive implementation, because decentralized leadership increases ownership and responsiveness in community programming.
  • Cultural Preservation Through Education
    methodology: cultural_preservation_through_education
    By integrating education with cultural activities, the organization sustains Latvian heritage across generations, because structured learning reinforces identity and transmission of traditions.