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ALBANIAN AMERICAN WOMENS ORGANIZTN MOTRAT QRIAZI INC
NEW HYDE PARK, NY · EIN 134055097 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B12 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · aawomq.org
revenue
$233K
expenses
$392K
net assets
$54K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

THE ALBANIAN WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO EMPOWER ALBANIAN WOMEN BY PROVIDING THEM WITH MORAL SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE INTEGRATION OF ALBANIAN AMERICAN WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES INTO THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL LIFE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Albanian American Women's Organization Motrat Qiriazi empowers Albanian-American women through mentorship, cultural preservation, and educational initiatives. Founded in 1993 and based in New York, it supports immigrant integration and community building across the U.S. The organization is volunteer-led and focuses on strengthening connections among Albanian women and their families through a nationwide network.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Integration
Provides Welcome Kits, Navigator Hours for practical assistance, and Language Bridges with volunteer interpreters for newcomers.
Cultural Preservation
Hosts Heritage Nights, Language Circles for conversational Albanian, and an Archive Project to document diaspora family stories.
Education & Youth
Administers annual scholarships, Study Hall tutoring, and Career Mornings with alumnae to support student achievement.
Mentorship & Leadership
Offers 1:1 mentorship pairings, Leadership Labs workshops, and Network Nights to support professional and personal development among Albanian-American women.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Albanian Heritage & Community Support 3 activities
    • Community engagement and networking events
      Organizes more than 12 events annually, including curated dinner events to build professional relationships, and maintains a membership network of over 2,500 individuals to foster community and connection among Albanian-American women.
    • Cultural heritage preservation and programming
      Organizes Heritage Nights with traditional music, food, and oral histories; offers Language Circles for conversational Albanian; and conducts an Archive Project to document family stories from the Albanian diaspora, all aimed at celebrating and sustaining Albanian heritage and identity.
    • Regional chapter operations
      Operates a Florida chapter that hosts local gatherings, mentorship programs, and community service activities tailored to Albanian-American women in the region.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Educational support and scholarship programs
      Offers annual scholarships to high school and college students, provides free weekend tutoring and college preparation through its Study Hall program, and delivers career and education support including resume assistance and professional consulting.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Leadership and mentorship development for women
      Operates a mentorship network that pairs Albanian-American women across generations and industries through quarterly cohorts and monthly check-ins, offering structured guidance based on goals, industry, and life stage.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Support services for immigrant families and newcomers
      Provides practical support to immigrant women and families adjusting to life in the U.S., including assistance with paperwork, schools, housing, healthcare access, and volunteer interpreter services during appointments, along with navigator hours and welcome kits containing essential items and informational guides.
  • Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Wellness and care services
      Provides wellness and care services including health referrals and support meetings for women and families.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Women's leadership workshops and professional development
      Conducts workshops focused on negotiation, public speaking, and board readiness, and hosts Career Mornings and industry networking events led by alumnae to advance women's leadership and career growth.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$233K
Contributions & grants$233K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$392K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$54K
Cash$54K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$54K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +44.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • AGATHIA LUKA — Treasurer
  • ALBANA KONCI-NDREU — Director
  • BETI BENO ESQ — President
  • BRITNEY ALLTENI — Director
  • DELINA DHAMO — Director
  • DR ANNA KOHEN — Director
  • EVA MILO BURNAZI — Director
  • KETI DERVISHI — Director
  • PAJTESA KUKAJ — Director
  • VERA HASANBELLIU — Director
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Congress of Monastir Partner — Parashqevi Qiriazi participated in the Congress of Monastir, contributing to the standardization of the modern Albanian alphabet.
  • Florida Chapter Partner — Local chapter extending the organization's programs and sisterhood to Albanian-American women in Florida.
  • Kosloski Family Foundation Partner — Supporter of the organization since 1993.
  • Michael Koslosky Foundation Partner — Supporter of the organization since 1993.
  • Sevasti and Parashqevi Qiriazi Partner — Named in honor of Sevasti and Parashqevi Qiriazi, pioneers of Albanian women's education, whose legacy inspires the organization’s mission.
  • The New York Foundation Partner — Supporter of the organization since 1993.
  • The Sister Fund Partner — Supporter of the organization since 1993.
  • Westchester County Government — Supporter of the organization since 1993.
strategies · 4

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 Preservation as Identity Continuity
    methodology: cultural_preservation
    By actively transmitting language, traditions, and values across generations, we strengthen community identity and resilience, because cultural continuity fosters belonging, counters assimilation pressures, and empowers women with rooted self-worth.
  • Culturally Responsive Integration Support
    methodology: culturally_responsive_navigation
    By providing culturally fluent navigation of U.S. systems and foundational services, we increase self-sufficiency among newcomer families, because trust-based, context-aware support reduces barriers and accelerates stability.
  • Intergenerational Mentorship for Leadership Development
    methodology: intergenerational_mentorship
    By connecting younger Albanian-American women with elders and cross-industry role models, we foster personal growth and leadership, because shared lived experiences and diverse perspectives strengthen identity, build confidence, and create pathways to success.
  • Sisterhood-Based Relational Community Building
    methodology: sisterhood_based_support
    By organizing support through trusted circles grounded in sisterhood and mutual trust, we reduce isolation and increase empowerment, because relational safety enables deeper engagement and collective resilience among immigrant women.