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Yonkers, NY

THE NOWODWORSKI FOUNDATION CHARITY CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE

EIN 16-1626415
Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions
Mission

The Nowodworski Foundation’s mission is to advance innovation in art and music education and to promote cross-cultural understanding. The Foundation provides accessible arts and music programming for people of all ages and abilities through concerts, exhibits, contests, workshops and family-oriented events, aiming to nurture creativity, boost self‑esteem, and strengthen community ties.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About THE NOWODWORSKI FOUNDATION CHARITY CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE

The Nowodworski Foundation, Charity for Cultural and Educational Exchange, Inc. (EIN 16-1626415) is a Yonkers, NY–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on arts and music education and Polish‑American cultural exchange. The organization operates public programming across Westchester County, Putnam County and New York City and maintains an active website with ongoing events, contests and educational offerings. In the past 2–3 years the Foundation has continued in‑person and hybrid programming including summer cultural camps, community art workshops, international competitions (notably the Kraków Nativity Scene contest), and youth choir and carol competitions; it also marked multi‑year milestones and anniversary performances. Financially the organization filed Form 990 filings through 2023 and reports modest annual revenues that principally come from contributions and program service fees, enabling continued small‑scale community programming and partnerships.

Notable achievements

International Kraków Nativity Scene (Szopka) Competition

Established and hosted recurring Kraków Nativity Scene competitions and exhibits that attract entries and audiences from the Polish diaspora and broader community, building an internationally oriented cultural showcase in the region.

Sustained community arts education (summer camps & workshops)

Operates multi‑day cultural summer camps, free family art workshops, and regular art and music classes that provide hands‑on arts education for children, families, and seniors across Westchester and neighboring counties.

25th Anniversary public programming and awards

Celebrated multi‑year milestones with concerts, exhibitions and award events; the Foundation’s award programs (including the King Jan III Sobieski Award) recognize notable contributors to Polish culture and the arts.

At a glance

Total assets
$62K
Annual revenue
$69K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
16-1626415
Location
Yonkers, NY
Website
sitenf.org
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Receives grant and program support from established arts funders including the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), ArtsWestchester and the Putnam Arts Council.
Operates as a registered tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 16‑1626415) with publicly filed Form 990s and multi‑year financial filings.
Local institutional recognition and partnerships, including involvement in City of Yonkers cultural funding listings and regional community events and festivals.

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