irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.18MART AT AMERICAS SOCIETY PROGRAM -THE ART AT AMERICAS SOCIETY PROGRAM BOASTS THE LONGEST-STANDING PRIVATE SPACE IN THE UNITED STATES DEDICATED TO EXHIBITING AND PROMOTING ART FROM LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AND CANADA. IT HAS ACHIEVED A UNIQUE AND RENOWNED LEADERSHIP POSITION IN THE FIELD, PRODUCING BOTH HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS. THE ART AT AMERICAS SOCIETY PROGRAM PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS ACCOMPANIED BY A SERIES OF PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FEATURING OUTSTANDING ARTISTS, CURATORS, CRITICS, AND SCHOLARS. ART AT AMERICAS SOCIETY PRODUCES EXHIBITION CATALOGUES AS WELL AS SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS.IN 2024, THE ART AT AMERICAS SOCIETY PROGRAM PRESENTED THREE EXHIBITIONS AND 11 PUBLIC PROGRAMS. PART II OF THE TWO-PART EXHIBITION, EL DORADO: MYTHS OF GOLD WAS ON DISPLAY FROM JANUARY THROUGH MAY 2024. THE EXHIBITION SHOWCASED ARTWORKS BY MORE THAN 60 ARTISTS THAT CHALLENGE, REINFORCE, AND QUESTION THE CONTINUITY OF THE MYTH OF EL DORADO INTO THE PRESENT. THE SHOW INCLUDED PAINTINGS, PRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, SCULPTURES, ENGRAVINGS, AND VIDEOS THAT OFFER NEW INTERPRETATIONS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MYTH FROM A HEMISPHERIC LENS. THE NEW YORK TIMES INCLUDED THIS EXHIBITION IN ITS "BEST ART OF 2024" LIST.IN JUNE 2024, ALEJANDRA SEEBER: INTERIOR WITH LANDSCAPES OPENED AT AMERICAS SOCIETY. THE FIRST SOLO INSTITUTIONAL PRESENTATION OF THE ARGENTINE ARTIST IN NEW YORK SHOWCASED BOLDLY COLORFUL PAINTINGS DEPICTING DOMESTIC INTERIORS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE TENSION BETWEEN REPRESENTATION AND ABSTRACTION. TO GUIDE THE VIEWERS THROUGH HER WORKS, THE SHOW WAS ACCOMPANIED BY MINIGOLF INSTALLATIONS ACROSS THE GALLERY. THE EXHIBITION WAS COVERED BY HYPERALLERGIC, ARTE AL DIA, AND CLARIN.THE APPEARANCE: ART OF THE ASIAN DIASPORA IN LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN WAS ON VIEW FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER 2024. THE EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTED THE ARTISTIC PRODUCTION OF THE ASIAN DIASPORA IN THE REGION FROM THE 1950S TO THE PRESENT. FOCUSING ON POSTWAR AND CONTEMPORARY ART, THE SHOW INCLUDED WORKS OF 29 ARTISTS FROM 15 COUNTRIES WORKING IN A RANGE OF ARTISTIC MEDIUMS INCLUDING PAINTING, SCULPTURE, PERFORMANCE, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND VIDEO. THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE BROOKLYN RAIL, EFE, AND HYPERALLERGIC WROTE ABOUT THE APPEARANCE.IN MARCH 2020, ART AT AMERICAS SOCIETY LAUNCHED IN THE STUDIO, A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS WITH ARTISTS TAKING PLACE ON INSTAGRAM LIVE AND PUBLISHED ON YOUTUBE. IN 2024, AMERICAS SOCIETY HOSTED TWO IN THE STUDIO CONVERSATIONS, FEATURING NOTABLE GUESTS SUCH AS ARTISTS FERNANDO BRYCE, PRISCILLA MONGE, KAREN LOFGREN, AND VICENTE TELLES.
- #2 $706KMUSIC PROGRAM -MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS FEATURES RENOWNED AND EMERGING PERFORMERS FROM LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AND CANADA, AS WELL AS U.S. LATINO ARTISTS. IN ABOUT 20 CONCERTS PER YEAR - INCLUDING EARLY MUSIC, CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ, AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC - MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF MUSIC PRODUCED IN THE AMERICAS. THE MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS CONCERT SERIES GIVES ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE MUSIC AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES BY OFFERING FREE ADMISSION TO IN-PERSON CONCERTS AND UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ONLINE CONTENT, INCLUDING FULL-LENGTH PERFORMANCES AND DAILY VIRTUAL VIDEOS. IN 2024, OVER 1,500 PEOPLE ATTENDED MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS' CONCERTS IN PERSON.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2024 SERIES INCLUDED A NEW COLLABORATION WITH THE MEXICAN ARTS FESTIVAL CELEBRATE MEXICO NOW, THE FIRST LIVE COLLABORATION OF MEXICAN SINGER MAGOS HERRERA AND BRAZILIAN SINGER MONICA SALMASO, A CONVERSATION AND A PERFORMANCE OF SELECTIONS FROM DANIEL CATAN'S OPERA "FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS, AND A TWO-DAY FESTIVAL BY THE QUARTET MOMENTA CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF ICONIC COMPOSER CHARLES IVES.MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS PRODUCES TWO VIRTUAL SERIES: EN CASA (DAILY VIDEOS BY ARTISTS PERFORMING FROM THEIR HOME) AND RECUERDOS (PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN MATERIAL FROM PERFORMANCES AT AMERICAS SOCIETY, SOME DATING BACK DECADES). IN ADDITION TO THESE DAILY VIDEOS, PERFORMANCES FOR THE MUSIC OF THE AMERICA CONCERT SERIES ARE RECORDED FOR SUBSEQUENT RELEASE ONLINE.IN 2024, THESE ONLINE SERIES RELEASED 88 VIDEOS, WHICH EARNED 2.3 MILLION VIEWS BY AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE ON THE AS/COA WEBSITE, YOUTUBE CHANNEL, AND MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS' SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES (FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER).MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS PROGRAMS WERE FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, OPERA WIRE, AND NTN24, AMONG OTHER PROMINENT MEDIA OUTLETS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Art at Americas Society
Exhibits and promotes historical and contemporary art from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada through curated exhibitions, public programs, and scholarly publications.
COA Conference: Argentina
Annual high-level forum convening government officials and business leaders to discuss Argentina’s political and economic outlook.
Music of the Americas
Presents concerts and virtual series featuring renowned and emerging musicians from Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and U.S. Latino artists, with free in-person and online access.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Convene public and private sector leaders on Americas policyOrganizes high-level conferences and private meetings across the Americas, including the annual Council of the Americas conference in Buenos Aires and the Washington Conference on the Americas, bringing together government officials, corporate leaders, and investors to discuss regional political, economic, and business developments.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Engage young professionals in hemispheric dialogueOffers programming and discounted event access through the Young Professionals of the Americas initiative, including book talks and networking opportunities focused on cultural and policy issues in the region.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Host cultural events and public programsProduces musical performances, art exhibitions, book talks, culinary events, and panel discussions that highlight the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas; hosted over 1,500 in-person attendees at Music of the Americas concerts in 2024 and regularly features artists, authors, and chefs from across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Maintain physical presence in key U.S. citiesOperates permanent office locations in New York City, Washington, DC, and Miami to support programming and outreach across the Western Hemisphere.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Produce and distribute digital cultural contentCreates and streams virtual video series such as En Casa and Recuerdos, releasing over 100 videos since 2020 that have generated more than 3 million views globally, featuring original musical performances and archival content from across the Americas.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognize leadership and innovation in the AmericasHosts the BRAVO Business Awards and other recognition events to honor companies and individuals driving transformative impact in Latin America and the broader region.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Restore and maintain historic facilities for public useCompleted exterior and interior renovations of its historic New York townhouse, including roof, façade, windows, and period-specific interiors, now hosting public events with capacity for up to 200 guests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.53M
Contributions & grants$2.04M21%
Program service revenue$30K0%
Investment income$7.45M78%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$6.05M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$3.40M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$73.65M
Cash$2.14M
Investments$63.20M
Liabilities$1.77M
Net assets$71.88M
Liquid reserves129.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +108.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUSAN L SEGAL-SEE SCHEDULE O | PRESIDENT & CEO | 19 | $516K |
| BRIAN WINTER | VP, POLICY & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AQ | 45 | $423K |
| PETER J REILLY-SEE SCHEDULE O | CFO/VP/CORPORATE SECRETARY | 17 | $365K |
| GUILLERMO ZUBILLAGA-SEE SCH O | CIO/SR. DIRECTOR, PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS | 1 | $224K |
| CARIN ZISSIS-SEE SCHEDULE O | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AS/COA ONLINE | 17 | $210K |
| JOSE ENRIQUE ARRIOJA VIDAL | SR. DIRECTOR, POLICY/MANAGING EDITOR, AQ | 45 | $196K |
| LAURA A IGLESIAS LUKIN | DIRECTOR & CHIEF CURATOR, VISUAL ARTS | 45 | $182K |
| SEBASTIAN ZUBIETA | DIRECTOR, MUSIC | 45 | $171K |
board members · 17
- ADRIANA CISNEROS — DIRECTOR
- ALEJANDRO SANTO DOMINGO — DIRECTOR
- ALI MOSHIRI — DIRECTOR
- ANDRES GLUSKI — CHAIRMAN
- ANTONIO O GARZA — DIRECTOR
- ARTURO SARUKHAN — DIRECTOR
- CARLOS N GUIMARAES — DIRECTOR
- CLIFFORD SOBEL — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS ALBRECHT — DIRECTOR
- ENRIQUE NORTEN — DIRECTOR
- ERICA ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
- G RICHARD THOMAN — DIRECTOR
- GABRIEL SZPIGIEL — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE B WEIKSNER — TREASURER
- GINA DIEZ BARROSO — DIRECTOR
- J PEPE FANJUL — DIRECTOR
- JAIME ERNESTO YORDAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ARGENCON Partner — Collaborating organization for the 2026 COA Conference in Argentina
- Asociación Empresaria Argentina (AEA) Partner — Collaborating organization for the 2026 COA Conference in Argentina
- Asociación de Bancos Argentinos (ADEBA) Partner — Collaborating organization for the 2026 COA Conference in Argentina
- Asociación de Bancos de la Argentina (ABA) Partner — Collaborating organization for the 2026 COA Conference in Argentina
- Caña Dulce y Caña Brava Partner — Performing group hosting musical performances at Americas Society.
- Celebrate Mexico Now Partner — Collaborated on a new program as part of the 2024 Music of the Americas concert series.
- Chamber of Commerce and Services of Argentina (CAC) Partner — Partner organization hosting the 2026 COA Conference with AS/COA in Buenos Aires
- Council of the Americas Partner — Co-located and jointly operates under the name Americas Society/Council of the Americas in New York City and Miami.
- Council of the Americas Partner — Collaborates under the joint brand AS/COA to advance shared goals in the Western Hemisphere.
- Cámara de Comercio de los Estados Unidos en Argentina (AmCham Argentina) Partner — Collaborating organization for the 2026 COA Conference in Argentina
- Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Servicios Argentino Brasileña de la República Argentina (CAMBRAS) Partner — Collaborating organization for the 2026 COA Conference in Argentina
- Fernando Bryce Partner — Artist and curator collaborating with Americas Society on the 'Inter-American Review' exhibition.
- Ivan Brice Architecture Partner — Directed exterior restoration work on 680 Park Ave building.
- Loews Hotel Coral Gables Partner — Host venue for the 2026 Council of the Americas Symposium and 31st BRAVO Business Awards.
- New York City Council Government — Provided capital funding for exterior restoration of 680 Park Ave building.
- New York City Department Cultural Affairs Government — Provided capital funding for exterior restoration of 680 Park Ave building.
- Nicole Franchy Partner — Artist and curator collaborating with Americas Society on the 'Inter-American Review' exhibition.
- Piffaro Partner — Philadelphia-based early music group performing baroque music from colonial Mexico as part of the Music of the Americas program.
- Pérez Art Museum Miami Partner — Co-hosts a culinary event with Chef Valeri Fuentes at Verde, located within the museum.
- Young Professionals of the Americas Network — Hosts events under the Young Professionals of the Americas initiative.
- Young Professionals of the Americas Partner — Collaborates with Young Professionals of the Americas to host events including book talks and political debriefs.
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.
- Cultural Engagement Through Culinary and Artistic Expressionmethodology: culture-through-cuisine-and-artsBy using cuisine, music, and art as expressive media, the organization conveys cultural narratives and strengthens regional identity because sensory and communal experiences create accessible, emotionally resonant pathways to understanding history, memory, and innovation across the Americas.
- Education and Dialogue for Inter-American Understandingmethodology: education-and-dialogueBy using structured education, debate, and dialogue across public forums and programming, the organization fosters deeper understanding of political, social, and economic issues in the Americas because these interactive formats promote critical engagement and mutual appreciation of cultural heritage and regional interdependence.
- High-Level Public-Private Convening to Shape Regional Policymethodology: high-level-policy-conveningBy convening government and business leaders in high-level public and private dialogues, the organization influences policy discourse and trade advocacy in Latin America because sustained, off-the-record exchanges among decision-makers enable consensus-building and forward-looking strategies on economic and political challenges.