English Speaking Union Of The United States
- Assets
- $30.8m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $480.7k
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 10/1967
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-1623995
Organization Overview
English Speaking Union Of The United States is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, English Speaking Union Of The United States employed 19 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. English Speaking Union Of The United States is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, English Speaking Union Of The United States generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, English Speaking Union Of The United States has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $191,030. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION (ESU) EMPLOYS ENGLISH AS A CATALYST TO FOSTER GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING AND GOOD WILL THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS. IN A SHRINKING WORLD DOMINATED BY DOLLARS AND DIGITS, UNPRECEDENTED NUMBERS OF DISPLACED PERSONS, THE ESU BELIEVES IN BUILDING A BETTER WORLD THROUGH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE. WE WORK TO INSPIRE COMMON BONDS, PERSON-TO-PERSON, ONE CONVERSATION, ONE PRESENTATION AND ONE EXCHANGE AT A TIME. BY PROMOTING CREATIVE AND CONFIDENT CIVIL DISCOURSE, WE ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO RISE TO THEIR POTENTIAL AS INDIVIDUALS, THRIVE AS GLOBAL CITIZENS, AND JOIN WORLDWIDE IN PURSUING CONDITIONS FOR PEACE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ANDREW ROMAY NEW IMMIGRANT CENTER (ARNIC):ANDREW ROMAY NEW IMMIGRANT CENTER (ARNIC) - IS A NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EMPOWERS RECENT IMMIGRANTS WITH THE SKILLS, RESOURCES AND NETWORKS TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL LIVES IN THE U.S. IT OFFERS ENGLISH CLASSES, WEEKLY CONVERSATION PRACTICE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.
BRANCH EVENTS AND MEETINGS:THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION (ESU) ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAWS MEMBERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR AN ENJOYABLE GATHERING OF LONG STANDING AND NEW MEMBERS WITH PRODUCTIVE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT ADVANCING THE ESU EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. BUSINESS SESSIONS INCLUDE THE SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A WORKING CONCLAVE FOR THE NATIONAL BOARD AND BRANCH OFFICERS, AND REGIONAL MEETINGS OF THE ESU BRANCHES. BEYOND THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, NATIONAL MAY HOST VARIOUS MEETINGS FOR BRANCHES INCLUDING LECTURES, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, AND INFORMATION SESSION ON OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS. AS A RESULT OF THE COVID MANY OF THIS EVENTS WERE MOVED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER OF CALENDAR 2022.
NATIONAL SHAKESPEARE COMPETITION - THE ESU NATIONAL SHAKESPEARE COMPETITION IS A PERFORMANCE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DEVELOP ANALYTICAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY PERFORMING SHAKESPEARE AT THE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY AND NATIONAL LEVELS. SINCE 1983 MORE THAN 360,000 STUDENTS HAVE BROUGHT THE TIMELESS WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE TO LIFE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William P Edelstein Director | 32.5 | $101,334 | |
Angela Larson Controller | Officer | 32.5 | $87,694 |
Paul Beresford-Hill Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
E Quinn Peeper President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Raffaeli Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Karpowich - Executive Director/secretary (outsou | Officer | 32.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis Llp Legal Services | 6/29/21 | $132,810 |
Calderon Enterprises Executive Consulting | 6/29/21 | $143,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $270,487 |
| Fundraising events | $33,190 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $675,194 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $978,871 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $166,693 |
| Investment income | $439,182 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,162,666 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$46,272 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,010,219 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $88,163 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $136,999 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,650 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,650 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $751,255 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,833 |
| Other employee benefits | $47,095 |
| Payroll taxes | $82,007 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $149,190 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $104,072 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $110,778 |
| Fees for services: Other | $467,714 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,454 |
| Office expenses | $102,293 |
| Information technology | $7,647 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,969 |
| Travel | $45,172 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,307 |
| Interest | $13,352 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $204,718 |
| Insurance | $51,161 |
| All other expenses | $7,061 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,790,018 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,478,385 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $849,827 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $261,383 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,703,666 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $24,058,691 |
| Investments—other securities | $480,692 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $30,832,644 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $244,628 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $243,586 |
| Total liabilities | $488,214 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,214,291 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,130,139 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $30,832,644 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, English Speaking Union Of The United States has awarded $61,310 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Orlando, FL PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAMMING | $20,310 |
ESU NATIONAL PURPOSE: SHAKESPEARE, WRENCH ENDOWMENTS | $20,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAMMING | $11,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ESU CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that English Speaking Union Of The United States has recieved totaling $8,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Axe Houghton Foundation Fairfield, CT PURPOSE: ESU MIDDLE SCHOOL PUBLIC DEBATE PROGRAM | $5,000 |
Jesse And Dorothy Hartman Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $3,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $17,339,846 |
| Earnings | $5,411,516 |
| Admin Expense | $101,093 |
| Net Contributions | $93,427 |
| Other Expense | $1,717,394 |
| Ending Balance | $21,026,302 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Japan Society Inc New York, NY | $91,776,832 | $10,515,982 |
Kutztown University Foundation Kutztown, PA | $74,779,996 | $14,561,087 |
French Institute-Alliance Francaise New York, NY | $24,965,114 | $8,095,199 |
Center For Jewish History Inc New York, NY | $52,466,984 | $9,804,079 |
Japanese Childrens Society Inc Englewood Cliffs, NJ | $6,760,346 | $7,633,011 |
National Yiddish Book Center Inc Amherst, MA | $63,979,400 | $12,290,218 |
Hispanic Society Of America New York, NY | $100,790,486 | $5,124,176 |
Columbus Citizens Foundation Inc New York, NY | $32,932,983 | $6,043,809 |
Swiss Institute New York, NY | $5,483,468 | $4,486,430 |
Greater Philadelphia Falun Dafa Association Philadelphia, PA | $1,063,316 | $4,579,656 |
The Workmens Circle Arbeter Ring Incorporated New York, NY | $40,155,204 | $3,248,855 |
An Claidheamh Soluis Inc New York, NY | $72,072,476 | $13,153,865 |