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ALBANIAN AMERICAN NATIONAL ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC
Ballaston Lake, NY · EIN 516019105 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · aano.org
revenue
$22K
expenses
$34K
net assets
$689K
employees
0
volunteers
11
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Provide scholarships to American college students of Albanian decent.

profile · synthesized from sources

Albanian American National Organization provides scholarships to American college students of Albanian descent and fosters community through cultural events, leadership development, and national networking. The organization supports students across the United States, with a focus on preserving Albanian heritage and empowering future generations. It operates through a national structure with local chapters and an annual convention.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

AANO Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to Albanian-American college students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees across various fields of study
Annual Convention
Three-day cultural and community event featuring networking, panels, performances, and a gala, held each summer in rotating locations
Chapter Network
Local chapters across the U.S., including New York and national leadership, that engage members through events, mentorship, and cultural activities
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Albanian Heritage & Community Support 3 activities
    • Host Albanian-American Student Summit for student engagement and leadership development
      Organizes the Albanian-American Student Summit to connect Albanian students from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and surrounding areas through keynote speakers, career and leadership panels, mentorship opportunities, and networking events.
    • Implement local chapter programs for community engagement and leadership development
      Operates local chapters and implements leadership development, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives to strengthen Albanian-American identity and build a national network.
    • Organize annual national conventions for the Albanian American community
      Organizes an annual convention that brings together members of the Albanian American community for cultural, organizational, and community events. Has held 78 annual conventions, including the 78th Annual AANO Convention in the St. Petersburg area.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships to American college students of Albanian descent
      Provides financial scholarships to American college students of Albanian descent. Has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to date, including to members of the 2023 and 2024 cohorts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$11K50%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11K50%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$34K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$33K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$689K
Cash$3K
Investments$662K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$689K
Liquid reserves236.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -91.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Dodona Robocci — Board of Governor Naples
  • Eva Telli — Board of Governor Chicago
  • Nilda Salavachi — Board of Governor Philadelphia
  • Paul Apostol — Board of Governor Albany
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Esti Partner — Chapter sponsor of the National Chapter of Albanian American National Organization
  • Esti Partner — Sponsor of the organization
  • Fordham University Partner — Hosts the Albanian-American Student Summit at the McShane Center in the Bronx, NY.
  • Lahuta Pro Partner — Technology and web development partner that supports the organization's digital presence.
  • Lahuta.org Partner — Provides website and event management platform services.
  • MOLLA ENT Partner — Sponsor of the organization
  • Shqipe Partner — Sponsor of the organization
  • Sirata Beach Resort Partner — Host hotel for the 78th Annual AANO Convention.
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.

  • Cultural Engagement for Community Cohesion
    methodology: cultural-preservation-and-empowerment
    By integrating cultural preservation, celebration, and networking with mentorship and advocacy, the organization strengthens Albanian American identity and intergenerational unity, because shared cultural experiences foster belonging, engagement, and collective empowerment.
  • Education as Community Investment
    methodology: education-as-investment
    By providing scholarships and educational support to Albanian American students, the organization promotes long-term community development and individual success, because investing in education strengthens both personal opportunity and collective advancement.