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CENTER FOR CUBAN STUDIESINC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 237092461 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE V33Z · Social Science · Small ($100K-$1M) · centerforcubanstudies.org
revenue
$296K
expenses
$378K
net assets
$355K
employees
4
volunteers
16
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

The Center for Cuban Studies is a non-profit,educational and cultural exchange institution. Founded in 1972, it is dedicated to providing information about contemporary Cuba and contributing to a normalization of relations between Cuba and the United States.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Center for Cuban Studies is a New York-based nonprofit founded in 1972 that promotes understanding of contemporary Cuba through educational and cultural exchange programs. It organizes small-group travel journeys to Cuba, maintains a library and art collection, and supports cultural dialogue between the U.S. and Cuba. The organization also sells Cuban art and literature to support its mission.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

CCS Small Group Journeys
Organized educational travel trips to Cuba for cultural exchange and learning about contemporary Cuban society
Library and Art Collection
Curated library and art collection focused on Cuban culture, history, and art, available for public engagement and education
Lifeline Fund
Emergency donation fund supporting humanitarian and cultural initiatives in Cuba, particularly during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 2 activities
    • Organized educational and cultural exchange programs related to Cuba
      Offers guided tours, exchange programs, and cultural initiatives focused on Cuba, including art and literature components, to foster understanding of Cuban society.
    • Research and dissemination of information on contemporary Cuba
      Produces and provides educational resources and information about contemporary Cuba, aiming to inform public understanding and support informed dialogue on U.S.-Cuba relations.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advocacy for normalization of U.S.-Cuba relations
      Engages in advocacy efforts aimed at promoting the normalization of diplomatic and cultural relations between the United States and Cuba.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$296K
Contributions & grants$194K66%
Program service revenue$86K29%
Investment income$7530%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$378K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$89K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$417K
Cash$11K
Investments$3K
Liabilities$62K
Net assets$355K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -31.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SANDRA LEVINSON EXEC. DIR/SECRE 40 $17K
board members · 12
  • ALICE J WOLFSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • AUDREY COLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • BOB SCHWARTZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID BORDE — BOARD MEMBER
  • HERMAN MILLIGAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHNNETTA COLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MADELINE EISNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARVIN STENDER — President
  • MERRI ANSARA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL YELLIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SECUNDINO FERNANDEZ — Treasurer
  • TANA ROSS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba Partner — Collaborates with Cuban artists and writers through the publication and distribution of literary and artistic works.
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 Exchange for Diplomatic Normalization
    methodology: cultural_exchange
    By facilitating educational travel and cultural exchange programs, we promote mutual understanding between U.S. and Cuban societies, because sustained people-to-people engagement fosters conditions for diplomatic normalization and shifts in public perception.