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HIRAYA FOUNDATION FOR FILIPINO- AMERICAN HERITAGE PRESERVATION INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 874757472 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · hirayafoundation.org
revenue
$41K
expenses
$41K
net assets
$-44K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
50%
mission · from form 990

HIRAYA FOUNDATION FOR THE FILIPINO-AMERICAN HERITAGE PRESERVATION, INC. (HIRAYA FOUNDATION) AIMS TO (I) CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSERVATION OF ENDANGERED PHILIPPINE CRAFTS AND CULTURAL IDENTITIES AND HELP ELEVATE THESE TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY AND PROGRESS AND (II) WORK TOWARDS THE CREATION OF A PERMANENT CULTURAL CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY FOR FILIPINOS, FILIPINO- AMERICANS AND THEIR SUPPORTERS. THE HIRAYA FOUNDATION SHALL SPEARHEAD THE EFFORTS OF THE FILIPINO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN PROMOTING AND PRESERVING FILIPINO HERITAGE IN THE UNITED STATES AND IN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF FILIPINOS TO AMERICAN SOCIETY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hiraya Foundation for Filipino-American Heritage Preservation, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to conserving endangered Philippine crafts and cultural identities while advancing their sustainability. It aims to establish a permanent cultural center in New York City to celebrate and preserve Filipino and Filipino-American heritage. The organization promotes cultural preservation through community engagement, advocacy, and cross-cultural exchange.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Five-Point Agenda for Heritage Sustainability
Initiative focused on supporting the local weaving sector through skills training, empowering artisans, fostering innovation dialogues, advocating for protective policies, and promoting cultural exchange to sustain Filipino intangible heritage.
Tadhana by Jef Albea
Showcases sculptures by Filipino fashion designer and artist Jef Albea, highlighting the strength and beauty of the Filipino spirit through visual art.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 2 activities
    • Conserve endangered Philippine crafts and cultural identities
      Works to preserve endangered Philippine crafts and cultural identities, supporting the continuity of traditional Filipino heritage and practices.
    • Support development of a permanent Filipino-American cultural center in New York City
      Advances the creation of a permanent cultural center in New York City to serve Filipinos, Filipino-Americans, and their supporters as a hub for cultural preservation and community engagement.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Showcase Filipino artistic expression through sculptures and exhibitions
      Highlights Filipino artistic expression and cultural pride by showcasing sculptures and works by Filipino artists, such as fashion designer and artist Jef Albea.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Establish multidisciplinary collaboration on Filipino diaspora experiences
      Plans to create a multidisciplinary collaborative focused on Filipinos in the diaspora to highlight immigrant contributions and deepen understanding of the Filipino-American experience.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$30K74%
Program service revenue$11K26%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$41K
Program expenses50%
Admin / overhead50%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash$12K
Investments$0
Liabilities$56K
Net assets$-44K
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DELY GO — VICE PRESIDE
  • JOVY RABELAS — IMPLEMENTATI
  • LARRY SAFRAIN — SECRETARY
  • LEONORA GALLEROS — TREASURER
  • ROMULO AROMIN JR MD — PRESIDENT/CH
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Farleigh Dickinson University Partner — Dr. Dely Po Go, President-Elect of Hiraya Foundation, is a valued faculty member at Farleigh Dickinson University.
  • Jef Albea Partner — Collaborates with Filipino fashion designer and artist Jef Albea to exhibit his sculptures.
  • Latham & Watkins, LLP Partner — Lawrence Ira Safran, Secretary of Hiraya Foundation, is a senior partner at Latham & Watkins, LLP.
  • Mid-Bronx Senior Citizens Council Partner — Leonora Galleros-Tinio, Treasurer of Hiraya Foundation, has served as board member of this nonprofit providing social, community development, affordable housing, and early education programs.
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine Partner — Dr. Romulo Aromin, Jr., President/Chairman of Hiraya Foundation, is currently affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
  • Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) Partner — Leonora Galleros-Tinio, Treasurer of Hiraya Foundation, is President of PIDCI, which organizes the largest annual Philippine Independence Celebration and parade in New York City.
  • Philippine cultural masters and designers Partner — Collaborates with Philippine cultural masters and designers through cultural exchanges and promotion in creative industries.
  • Tagline Group Partner — Jovito de Luna Rabelas, Press Relations Officer of Hiraya Foundation, is Global President and Chief Executive of the Tagline Group.
  • William Paterson University Partner — Dr. Dely Po Go, President-Elect of Hiraya Foundation, is a valued faculty member at William Paterson University.
strategies · 1

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 Empowerment Through Community-Led Heritage Preservation
    methodology: community_led_preservation
    By centering community-led initiatives, the organization strengthens cultural identity and collective ownership of heritage, which in turn sustains Filipino-American traditions and fosters intergenerational transmission because authentic preservation emerges from within the community rather than being imposed externally.