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American Latvian Association in the Unit

Public charity · Grantmaker Rockville, MD EIN: 53-0215408 Website

The American latvian association (ALA) is the main representative organization for the latvian American community. Through 100 member organizations, churches, clubs and some 4,000 individual members we represent over 90,000 people of latvian descent living in the us. We are a nonprofit, tax exempt educational and cultual organization. ALA supports cultural activities and facilitates cooperation within the latvian American community. We promote the study of latvian language, history and culture. We ensure the availability of latvian schools, books and teaching materials for our children. We assist newly arrived immigrants with information about the usa and we provide humanitarian aid to people in latvia. ALA seeks to facilitate the peaceful and democratic development of latvia by promoting understanding and support for latvia through informational efforts in the usa.

American Latvian Association in the Unit at a glance

In short: American Latvian Association in the Unit gave $94K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$93,500
-12.8% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$18,700
-12.8% vs 2023
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$9,023,610
+3.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
Maryland (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

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Who American Latvian Association in the Unit funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Joint Baltic American National Committee: $35KJoint Baltic American NationalCommittee$35KLatvian Center Garezers: $34KLatvian Center Garezers$34KWorld Federation of Free Latvians: $10KWorld Federation of FreeLatvians$10KWest Coast Latvian Education Center: $9KWest Coast Latvian EducationCenter$9K2X2 Latvian Seminars: $7K2X2 Latvian Seminars$7K

The largest 2024 recipient was Joint Baltic American National Committee ($35K). Together the top 5 received $94K.

Grant Size Distribution

35 grants across all recorded years

35<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

RockvilleThree RiversChicagoSheltonMelvilleCold SpringLong BranchMinneapolisBelmontManchester

How American Latvian Association in the Unit gives

  • Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K10 grants2020 9 grants2021 6 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2024) to $157K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $94K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Joint Baltic American National Committee Rockville, MDAla Annual Membesrhip Dues$34,800
Latvian Center Garezers Three Rivers, MISupport the Summer Camp$33,600
World Federation of Free Latvians Rockville, MDAla Annual Membership Dues$10,000
West Coast Latvian Education Center Shelton, WASupport the Summer Camp$8,500
2X2 Latvian Seminars Minneapolis, MNScholarships and Other Support for Summer Seminar Activities$6,600
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$9,023,610$1,121,349$1,135,796$93,5005$564,957
2023$8,689,428$784,218$1,106,977$107,2005$250,289
2022$8,371,321$964,751$1,231,992$116,2756$202,541
2021$10,024,665$1,038,954$1,192,428$148,3609$318,865
2020$9,595,633$2,727,858$931,725$157,10010$1,499,586

About American Latvian Association in the Unit

Based on IRS filings

American Latvian Association in the Unit is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $94K. Net investment income was $565K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Latvian Association in the Unit is led by Marisa Gudrais, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Marisa Gudrais

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $74K (2020) → $88K (2024)

  • Martins Andersons

    President

    Vice President → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dzintars Dzilna

    Director of Public Affairs

    Public Affairs Director → Director of Public Affairs, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elisa Freimanis

    Director of Office of Educ

    Education Director → Director of Office of Education, 2022

    Director of Office of Education → Director of Office of Educ, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mikelis Giga

    Director of Office of Spor

    Sports Office Director → Director of Office of Sports Affairs, 2022

    Director of Office of Sports Affairs → Director of Office of Spor, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Valda Grinbergs

    Director of Office of Cult

    Cultural Affairs Director - Cu → Director of Office of Cultural Affairs, 2022

    Director of Office of Cultural Affairs → Director of Office of Cult, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Diana Karklins

    Director of Office for Sup

    Director of Office for Support & Aid to Latvia → Director of Office for Sup, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Inese Stravelli Nonvoting

    Director of Ala Cultural F

    Director of Ala Cultural Foundation → Director of Ala Cultural F, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aleksandra Malinovskis

    Membership Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrejs Kancs

    Vice President

    Assitant Treasurer - Current → Assitant Treasurer, 2021

    Assitant Treasurer → Vice President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anita Grivins

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Renate Gravers Nonvoting

    Ala Latvian Museum Visitor

    Ala Latvian Museum Visitor Services Coordinator → Ala Latvian Museum Visitor, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ingrida Heinze

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (18)
  • Former: Kristine Giga (2021–2024) — Fundraising Director & Member · Filing note: Through oct 2024
  • Former: Linda Zalite (2022–2024) — Director of Information of · Filing note: Through oct 2024
  • Former: Ieva Dexter (2023–2024) — Secretary & Director of Information Officer · Filing note: Through oct 2024
  • Former: Nora Steele (2020–2023) — Secretary · Filing note: Through October 2023
  • Former: Kaija Petrovskis Former (2022) — Director of Office for Support & Aid to Latvia
  • Former: Lilita Bergs Nonvoting (2022) — Director of Ala Latvian Museum
  • Former: Tatjana Zagare-Vitina Former (2022) — Director of Information Officer
  • Former: Inese Stravelli (2020–2021) — Cultural Director
  • Former: Lilita Bergs (2020–2021) — Museum Director Nonvoting
  • Former: Peteris Blumbergs (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Tatjana Zagare-Vitina (2020–2021) — Information Office Director
  • Former: Kaija Petrovskis (2021) — Director of Office Support & Aid
  • Former: Nora Muizniece-Steele (2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Anita Nagelis (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
  • Former: Kaija Petrovska (2020) — Director of Office Support & Aid to Latvia
  • Former: Kristine Giga Bauer (2020) — Membership & Fundraising Director
  • Former: Liga Ejups (2020) — Cultural Affairs Director
  • Former: Sanita Sumane (2020) — Cultural Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Marisa Gudrais — Executive Director: $88KMarisa GudraisExecutive Director$88K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $88K, to Marisa Gudrais (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about American Latvian Association in the Unit

How much does American Latvian Association in the Unit give each year?

American Latvian Association in the Unit gave $94K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $107K across 5 grants.

What is American Latvian Association in the Unit's typical grant size?

American Latvian Association in the Unit's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does American Latvian Association in the Unit give grants?

American Latvian Association in the Unit's top state is Maryland, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (36%) and Washington (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockville, MD (2 grants).

Does American Latvian Association in the Unit give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Latvian Association in the Unit's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are American Latvian Association in the Unit's largest grantees?

American Latvian Association in the Unit's largest 2024 grantees include Joint Baltic American National Committee ($34,800), Latvian Center Garezers ($33,600) and World Federation of Free Latvians ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is American Latvian Association in the Unit?

American Latvian Association in the Unit reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.

What is American Latvian Association in the Unit?

American Latvian Association in the Unit is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Rockville, MD. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2024.

What is American Latvian Association in the Unit's EIN?

American Latvian Association in the Unit's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0215408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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