irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $115KCULTURE & DIASPORA:IT COMPRISES OF FIVE IMPORTANT INITIATIVES: GDAE INTRODUCES DOMINICAN STUDENTS TO THE AMERICAN STYLE OF LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGES DIALOGUE BETWEEN DOMINICAN STUDENTS AND THEIR DOMINICAN-AMERICAN COUNTERPARTS ATTENDING THESE INSTITUTIONS. DOMINICANAONLINE IS AN INTERACTIVE PORTAL IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH ABOUT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC THAT PRESENTS THE COUNTRY IN ALL ITS FACETS TO A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE. DOMINICAN FILM SHOWCASE CONTRIBUTES TO THE DISSEMINATION OF THE BEST CONTEMPORARY FILMS PRODUCED IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, BY DOMINICAN FILMMAKERS, ABOUT DOMINICAN TOPICS. DOMINICAN GET-TOGETHERS PROMOTES THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE DOMINICAN CULTURE, VALUES AND HERITAGE BY CREATING ACTIVITIES TO BRING TOGETHER MEMBERS OF THE DOMINICAN COMMUNITY THAT LIVE IN THE U.S. DOMINICAN WEEK: GFDD CREATES AND PARTICIPATES IN ACTIVITIES DURING THAT WEEK IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BY PROMOTING NETWORKING AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ALLIANCES AND EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE DOMINICANS RESIDING IN THEIR HOMELAND AND ABROAD.
- #2 $60KEDUCATION:IT COMPRISES OF FIVE IMPORTANT INITIATIVES: GLOBAL ROUNDTABLES IS AN ASSOCIATION WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHERE GFDD ORGANIZES REGULAR INTERVIEWS WITH AMBASSADORS, THINK-TANK EXPERTS AND MULTILATERAL INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTATIVES. INTERDOM WHICH IS THE LEADING INTERNSHIP AND ACADEMIC STUDY PROGRAM IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. FELLOWS PROGRAM DEVELOPS A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE GROWING BODY OF RESEARCH ON MATTERS OF INTERNATIONAL CONCERN DIRECTLY IMPACTING THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. PUBLICATIONS: GFDD PUBLISHES BOOKS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND THE WORLD CONTRIBUTING TO SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL, DEMOCRATIC, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT. EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY: GFDD OFFERS TRAINING PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND DISCUSSION FORUMS TO AUDIENCES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Culture & Diaspora
Includes initiatives such as GDAE, DominicaOnline, Dominican Film Showcase, Dominican Get-Togethers, and Dominican Week to promote cultural understanding and diaspora engagement.
Education
Encompasses Global Roundtables, Interdom internship program, Fellows Program, publications, and education-technology training seminars and forums.
International Affairs
Includes the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, UN collaboration, OAS affiliation, and joint initiatives with UNA-DR including Model UN and Model OAS programs.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Economic and Financial Research 1 activity
- Conducts research on sustainable developmentProduces research on social, economic, democratic, and cultural sustainable development, including studies on impact investing in the Dominican Republic and the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Dominican community in the U.S. Publishes annual books on issues related to the Dominican Republic and global sustainable development.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Funds programs through annual fundraising eventsOrganizes an annual golf tournament to raise funds for its development projects and programs, supporting ongoing operations and initiatives.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizes cultural and educational eventsHosts and participates in cultural events such as the LACUHE International Bookfair in New York City to promote Dominican culture, critical thinking, and academic exchange. Engages authors, academic institutions, and the public to showcase GFDD’s initiatives in education and sustainable development.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Provides capacity building in sustainable developmentOffers training, workshops, and educational resources in areas related to social, economic, and cultural sustainable development. Activities include co-hosting climate change workshops at the UN Civil Society Conference, collaborating with Stevens Institute of Technology on technological development strategy, and disseminating the School Community Gardens Manual based on the EcoHuertos program.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocates for democratic governance and international cooperationEngages in global policy dialogue through consultative status with ECOSOC, participation in UN and OAS events, and advocacy on democracy and governance issues. Organizes global forums, mediates in regional political crises such as Venezuela, and issues public statements on electoral observation, including an open letter to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Guyana.
- Designs and implements international development projectsCreates and executes international human development initiatives in the Dominican Republic and surrounding regions, focusing on areas such as environment, sustainable development, economy, democracy, and globalization. Projects are implemented through national and international networks.
- Partners with academic and research institutionsCollaborates with universities and academic consortia including Columbia University, Florida International University, Miami-Dade Community College, Ana G. Méndez University Consortium, and the Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development to deliver programs in economic development, information technology, education, and youth leadership.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.04M
Contributions & grants$1.04M100%
Program service revenue$3400%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$950
expenses
Total expenses$1.13M
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead43%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$336K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$681K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$761K
Net assets$-80K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NATASHA DESPOTOVIC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $170K |
board members · 7
- ALEXANDER ANDUJAR JR — DIRECTOR
- DALCIO ANDUJAR JR — DIRECTOR
- DR LEONEL FERNANDEZ — PRESIDENT
- HECTOR DIONISIO PEREZ — DIRECTOR
- JOSE J ZAITER — DIRECTOR
- RODOLFO FUERTES — DIRECTOR
- YAMILE EUSEBIO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic Partner — Collaborates during Dominican Week to promote networking, alliances, and exchange between Dominicans in the homeland and abroad.
- Baylor University Partner — Collaborates on environmental research and stewardship through the Baylor Institute for Air Science.
- CREST Partner — Co-hosted a special screening of “Blue Heart” and participated in World Tourism Day celebrations.
- Canadian Foundation for the Americas Partner — Engaged in technical cooperation, diplomatic matters, and joint research and training projects since 2006.
- Caribbean Traveling Network Dominicano Partner — Collaborates on communication and dissemination of analysis on tourism, culture, and business in the Dominican Republic.
- Center for Civic Education Partner — Collaborates on civic education programs in the Dominican Republic; hosted its director in Santo Domingo.
- Center for Strategic and International Studies Partner — Joint participation in programs through the U.S.-Caribbean Executives Club; leadership involvement by Dr. Leonel Fernández.
- Cinemateca Dominicana Partner — Hosted the 'Love the Earth' film series together with GFDD.
- City University of New York Partner — Potential academic collaboration given shared location and mission, though specific programs are not detailed.
- Climate Institute Partner — Partners on raising awareness of climate change among national and international decision-makers.
- Columbia University Partner — Cooperates on economic development initiatives.
- Constant Contact Government — Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
- Council of the Americas Partner — Participates in discussion forums and conferences on regional economic integration and free trade.
- Counterpart International Partner — Collaborates on sustainable development programs in the Dominican Republic, including the Coral Gardens initiative.
- DCEFF Partner — Collaborated on the Dominican Night event promoting environmental sustainability.
- Dominican Baptist Church College Partner — Co-implements educational programs, including a digital media workshop in Santo Domingo in 2004.
- Dominicanoscovid19.org Partner — Collaborates on a project to report on the socioeconomic, psychological, environmental, and cultural repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic for the Dominican community in the US.
- ECLAC Partner — Engaged jointly with visiting Dominican leaders.
- FUNGLODE Partner — Collaborates on the development and dissemination of the School Community Gardens Manual and the EcoHuertos program.
- FUNGLODE Partner — Sister organization in the Dominican Republic, headquartered in Santo Domingo, with shared leadership.
- Florida International University Partner — Jointly launched the Strategic Alliance Dominican Republic-Florida and conducts multiple collaborative programs.
- Funglode Partner — Co-organizes the annual golf tournament with GFDD to support development initiatives.
- Funglode Partner — Collaborates with Funglode, a Dominican foundation, in advancing shared goals related to democracy and development.
- Funglode Partner — Sister institution in Santo Domingo collaborating on project design and implementation.
- Global MUNERS Partner — Collaborates with Global MUNERS to engage youth in diplomacy and global issue discussions.
- Institute for Law and Development Partner — Cooperates on projects related to finance, public administration, law, and governance.
- Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development Government — Partners on programs related to information and education technology.
- Inter-American Dialogue Partner — Collaborates on policy exchange and cooperative responses to hemispheric issues.
- Inter-American Distance Education Consortium Partner — Collaborates to promote distance education and educational technology across the Americas.
- International Telecommunication Union Government — Participated in events organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations agency.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Culture as a Foundation for Developmentmethodology: cultural_promotion_for_developmentBy promoting Dominican culture, values, and heritage globally, the organization strengthens community identity and development because cultural pride and shared identity foster engagement and resilience in development processes.
- Partnership-Driven Development Networksmethodology: collaborative-partnershipBy collaborating with regional, binational, and international partners, the organization amplifies impact because cross-border networks enhance resource access, legitimacy, and scalability of development initiatives.
- People-Centered Digital and Technological Governancemethodology: people-centered digital transformationBy advancing a people-centered approach to digital transformation and supporting civil society in technology governance, the organization ensures inclusive development because responsible, participatory tech policies prevent exclusion and promote equity.
- Research-Integrated Developmentmethodology: research-for-developmentBy integrating research, policy design, and capacity building, the organization strengthens democratic and cultural institutions because evidence-based solutions lead to more sustainable and locally grounded development outcomes.
- Storytelling and Cultural Engagement for Awarenessmethodology: storytelling-for-environmental-engagementBy using environmental film screenings and storytelling, the organization promotes sustainability awareness because narrative engagement reaches diaspora and local communities more effectively than data alone.