irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $325KLIBRARY AND ARCHIVE SERVICES
- #2 $42KANNUAL MEETING
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
BRAINY Project
Collects autobiographical accounts from Polish scholars who migrated between 1990 and 2025 to document academic migration and diaspora experiences.
Gallery Exhibitions
Hosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary Polish art, including paintings, drawings, and sculpture, at the Manhattan headquarters.
Library and Archive Services
Provides access to manuscripts, correspondence, diaries, maps, and sound recordings for researchers studying Polish and Polish American history.
PIASA Awards
Recognizes distinguished scholars and scientists in fields including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and Polish-Jewish studies.
PIASA Congress
Biennial international gathering of scholars and cultural figures; the 2026 event is hosted in Lublin, Poland, in partnership with local academic institutions.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosting rotating exhibitions of contemporary Polish artHosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary Polish art, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures, at its New York headquarters.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operating institutional headquarters and facilitiesMaintains a five-story townhouse at 208 East 30th Street, New York, NY, as its headquarters since 1986, housing its library, archives, and event spaces.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Operating library and reference services for Polish and Polish American studiesOperates a reference library with over 20,000 volumes, 500 periodical titles, 8,000 brochures and pamphlets, and a Rare Books Collection, including unique holdings in Spanish and Portuguese on Polish topics, to support research in Polish and Polish American studies. The library is transitioning from a card catalogue to an electronic system with partial online availability.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organizing academic and cultural eventsHosts an annual meeting, symposia, lectures, authors’ evenings, and previews of exhibitions focused on Polish arts and sciences. Also organizes receptions for distinguished writers and scholars and co-organizes international events such as the World Congress of Polish Studies and the 2026 PIASA Congress in Lublin, Poland.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserving and providing access to archival collectionsCollects, preserves, and provides access to approximately 450 linear feet of archival material across 77 collections, including manuscripts, correspondence, diaries, photographs, maps, sound recordings, and microfilms related to Polish history and the history of Poles in America. Provides access to nearly 10,000 archival units and makes inventories and scans available through the szukajwarchiwach.gov.pl platform.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Publishing scholarly research in Polish studiesProduces and publishes The Polish Review, a quarterly scholarly journal in Polish studies, making select issues and articles freely available online. Also publishes scholarly monographs, anthologies, and translated collections in the humanities and social sciences.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Supporting scholarly research projectsSupports research initiatives such as the "Biography and Academic Imaginarium. The Polish Intellectual Diaspora in the Autobiographies of Scholar-Migrants (BRAINY)" project to advance knowledge in Polish studies.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administering awards program for achievements in Polish studies and related fieldsFunds and confers multiple awards recognizing outstanding contributions in natural sciences, applied sciences, history, social sciences, humanities, Polish-Jewish studies, and service to the Institute, including the Casimir Funk, Tadeusz Sendzimir, Oskar Halecki, Bronisław Malinowski, Wacław Lednicki, Ludwik Krzyżanowski, Karol Pilarczyk, Rachel Feldhay Brenner, and Susanne M. Lotarski Distinguished Achievement Awards.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$515K
Contributions & grants$47K9%
Program service revenue$389K75%
Investment income$79K15%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$432K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.81M
Cash$182K
Investments$1.83M
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$2.80M
Liquid reserves56.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +21.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BOZENA LEVEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $32K |
board members · 3
- KRZYSZTOF BLEDOWSKI — TREASURER
- NEAL PEASE — VICE PRESIDENT
- RENATA C VICREY — SECRETARY
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Biblioteka Narodowa Partner — Provided visiting research librarians to support library operations from 2004 to 2008.
- Caltech Partner — Co-affiliation of Dr. Krzysztof Górski, recipient of the Casimir Funk Award in the Natural Sciences.
- Columbia University Partner — Board member Dr. Anna Frajlich — Zajac is affiliated with Columbia University.
- Concordia University of Edmonton Partner — Recipient of PIASA award; affiliated with awardee Dr. Colin P. Neufeldt.
- Harvard University Partner — Board member Dr. Patrice M. Dabrowski is affiliated with Harvard University.
- Howard University Partner — Professor Edmund S. Urbański of Howard University donated a unique collection of books in Spanish and Portuguese on Polish topics.
- Institute of Art, Polish Academy of Sciences Partner — Recipient of PIASA award; affiliated with awardee Dr. Anna Parkitna.
- Institute of Central Europe Partner — Co-hosted the 10th PIASA World Congress in Lublin, Poland.
- Institute of Central Europe Partner — Co-organizer of the 2026 PIASA Congress in Lublin.
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory Partner — Co-affiliation of Dr. Krzysztof Górski, recipient of the Casimir Funk Award in the Natural Sciences.
- Kean University Partner — Recipient of PIASA award; affiliated with awardee Dr. Jacob Flaws.
- Maria Curie-Skłodowska University Partner — Co-hosted the 10th PIASA World Congress in Lublin, Poland.
- Maria Curie-Skłodowska University Partner — Co-organizer of the 2026 PIASA Congress in Lublin.
- National Science Centre Funder — Funded the BRAINY research project that PIASA supports.
- Northumbria University Partner — Recipient of PIASA award; affiliated with awardee Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn.
- Princeton University Partner — Recipient of PIASA award; affiliated with awardee Dr. Jan Tomasz Gross.
- Princeton University Press Partner — Kathleen Cioffi, a book editor at Princeton University Press, has edited volumes for PIASA Books.
- Purdue University – North Central Partner — Board member Dr. James S. Pula is affiliated with Purdue University – North Central.
- The City College of New York Partner — Recipient of PIASA award; affiliated with awardee Dr. Teresa J. Bandosz.
- The Mazovian Museum in Płock Partner — Recipient of PIASA award; affiliated with awardee Dr. Wojciech Marchlewski.
- The Polish Review Network — Official journal of PIASA, source of award-eligible articles for the Ludwik Krzyżanowski Polish Review Award.
- University of Florida Partner — Board member Dr. Michael Bernhard is affiliated with the University of Florida.
- University of Illinois Press Partner — Partners with the University of Illinois Press to publish and distribute The Polish Review.
- University of Illinois, Chicago Partner — Recipient of PIASA award; affiliated with awardee Dr. Karen Underhill.
- University of Kansas Partner — Board member Dr. Nathaniel Wood is affiliated with the University of Kansas.
- University of Michigan Partner — Board member Dr. Genevieve Zubrzycki is affiliated with the University of Michigan.
- University of Montreal Partner — Board member Dr. Agnieszka Pasieka is affiliated with the University of Montreal.
- University of Montreal Partner — Recipient of PIASA award; affiliated with awardee Dr. Agnieszka Pasieka.
- University of Sydney Partner — Board member Dr. Wojciech Sadurski is affiliated with the University of Sydney.
- University of Toronto Partner — Board member Dr. Piotr Wrobel is affiliated with the University of Toronto.
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strategies · 2
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.
- Advancing Polish Studies through Scholarly Exchange and Peer Reviewmethodology: scholarly_exchangeBy supporting scholarly publishing, peer-reviewed research, and academic dialogue, the organization advances knowledge in Polish and East-Central European studies because rigorous, community-validated scholarship strengthens the field’s intellectual foundation and reach.
- Preserving and Democratizing Access to Polish Cultural Heritage through Archival Curationmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_archivingBy centralizing, curating, and digitizing historical and cultural materials, the organization preserves Polish-American heritage and expands scholarly access because durable, accessible archives enable broader research, education, and intergenerational continuity.