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INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INC

VALLEY STREAM, NY · EIN 134179678 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE S99 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · iisd-ngo-us.org
revenue
$-11
expenses
$0
net assets
$76
employees
mission · from form 990

Empower the disadvantaged feed the hungry help in alleviating poverty.

profile · synthesized from sources

Institute of International Social Development Inc. is a New York-based nonprofit with special consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The organization promotes peace, spirituality, and social development through organizing and participating in UN-related events, panel discussions, cultural exhibitions, and interfaith initiatives. Its activities emphasize global citizenship, women's empowerment, and the role of spirituality in governance and reconciliation.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Commission on the Status of Women Participation
Engages in annual CSW events with panel discussions and statements focused on women's empowerment and gender equality.
Exhibition of Indian Handicrafts
Cultural outreach program showcasing traditional crafts at UN venues and galleries to promote heritage and sustainable development.
Global Golden Rule Day
Initiative promoting ethical and moral principles across cultures and religions as a foundation for peace and social transformation.
High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace
Organizes and participates in UN-side events focused on advancing a global culture of peace through interfaith dialogue and reconciliation.
Week of Spirituality
Annual event series exploring the intersection of spirituality, governance, and peacebuilding, held in conjunction with UN forums.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 2 activities
    • Advocacy engagement at the United Nations through ECOSOC Consultative Status
      Holds Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC of the United Nations since October 2000 and maintains representatives at UN Headquarters in New York and Paris to advance advocacy efforts.
    • Delivering presentations and participating in UN forums
      Makes written and oral presentations at UN High-Level Segment meetings and events, including on topics such as the Millennium Development Goals, and serves as an observer to advocate for social development.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
    • Empowering disadvantaged populations through holistic development services
      Provides services aimed at empowering disadvantaged populations and addressing food insecurity and poverty, with a focus on holistic development in regions such as West Bengal, India.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Funding and distributing durable footwear to underserved children
      Conducts the “Let’s Be Friends” fundraising campaign to distribute long-lasting shoes designed for children ages 5 to 10, protecting those who walk barefoot over hazardous terrain, using digital and social media outreach.
  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Hosting conferences and side events on global development themes
      Organizes conferences and side events at the United Nations and other venues focused on themes such as women’s empowerment, education, entrepreneurship, and world peace.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Organizing exhibitions and cultural events to support advocacy and awareness
      Hosts exhibitions of Indian handicrafts and cultural events—including dance performances, flower festivals, and film premieres—at venues such as the United Nations, Onishi Gallery, and ISKCON Temple in Manhattan to promote social development and global engagement.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operating digital campaign platforms in support of global initiatives
      Manages a campaign platform aligned with the World Food Programme featuring tools to display campaign goals, titles, excerpts, and user participation mechanisms.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$-11
Contributions & grants$400
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expenses
Total expenses$0
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balance sheet
Total assets$76
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Net assets$76
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -101.2%
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • GO Friends Streaming Network Partner — Collaborates on the "Let’s Be Friends" fundraising campaign for underserved children.
  • Mayor Michael Bloomberg Government — Presented cultural gifts to the Mayor of New York City.
  • Mayor Michael Bloomberg Government — Presented handicraft items as gifts to the Mayor of New York City.
  • Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus Partner — Hosted the premiere of "Bonsai" presented by Muhammad Yunus.
  • United Nations Government — Holds Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC and maintains representatives at UN Headquarters.
  • United Nations Government — Holds Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC and represents the organization at UN Headquarters in New York and Paris.
  • United Nations Government — Regularly participates in UN forums, commissions, and side events.
  • United Nations Partner — Regularly participates in UN events and forums, including side events, panel discussions, and exhibitions at UN headquarters.
  • World Food Programme Partner — Collaborates on campaigns related to food security and social development.
  • World Food Programme Partner — Collaborates with the World Food Programme on initiatives resulting in documented success.
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.

  • Holistic Community Empowerment Model
    methodology: holistic_poverty_alleviation
    By integrating food distribution with empowerment and developmental support, the organization improves quality of life for disadvantaged communities because multi-dimensional interventions address root causes of poverty more effectively than isolated services.
  • SDG-Aligned Advocacy and Cultural Engagement
    methodology: sdg_aligned_programming
    By aligning programs with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and using cultural platforms like exhibitions and media, the organization drives engagement and measurable advocacy outcomes because shared global frameworks and culturally resonant messaging increase public participation and policy influence.
  • Values-Based Holistic Development
    methodology: values_based_development
    By grounding development in human, moral, and spiritual values, the organization produces sustainable social change because these values foster ethical leadership, personal transformation, and community cohesion that enable long-term empowerment.