Americas Society Inc

“Chairman emeritus john d. Negroponte and director thomas f. Mclarty iii, have a business relationship.”

“In july of 2023, the society experienced a data security incident. Upon discovery, management took immediate recovery and remediation actions. Costs related to this event have been reported on the 2023 statement of activities as other nonoperating costs totaling $433,944. As a result, the society has worked diligently to improve security measures, restructure information technology systems and controls and related governance.”

“Meetings are held between management, auditors and the members of the audit committee to review significant changes to form 990 and information required for the return- including supplemental information, narratives and governance policies. Finance department prepares financial summaries, supporting schedules and related information and coordinates with other departments within the organization to prepare any other necessary information. All completed tax return information is submitted to the organization's auditors in order to prepare an accurate and complete return. Upon completion of the tax return by the auditors, management reviews the tax return in detail for any final changes. A copy of form 990 is provided electronically to all board members for review and comments. Any final changes are made to form 990 and the return is filed timely.”

“Board members, officers, key persons and employees must exercise their responsibilities with loyalty and care to the society and shall not use their positions for personal advantage or for the advantage of their families. To serve loyally, each interested person shall identify and be conscious of conflicts between the society's interests and such person's personal interests or any interest, direct or indirect, which might affect, or might reasonably be thought to affect, a persons' judgment or the conduct of such person. Each interested person shall act with candor and care in disclosing and resolving such conflicts and acknowledge and discharge his or her duty to disclose actual and potential conflicts of interest. This conflict of interest policy applies whenever there is any proposed transaction, investment, arrangement, grant, program, or other activity in which (a) the society would be a participant and one or more interested persons or related parties, as defined below, would have a financial interest or (b) there could be an actual or perceived conflict of interest for some other reason, including any transaction, investment, arrangement, grant, program, or other activity in which the interests of an interested person or related party could be seen as competing with the interests of the society. Interested persons must follow the below procedures with respect to conflicts of interest: 1. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest with respect to an interested person or any of his or her related parties, the interested person must disclose the existence of the conflict of interest and all material facts related to the underlying proposed transaction or arrangement to the board or an authorized committee of the board for consideration of the proposed transaction or arrangement. In addition, an interested person shall disclose to the board or an authorized committee of the board any professional or personal relationship with any vendor, funder, or donor of the society that such interested person or any of his or her related parties may have. 2. Any interested person or related party having an actual or possible conflict of interest shall refrain from participating in or attempting to influence any decisions or votes regarding the proposed transaction or arrangement under consideration, and shall retire from the meeting during any deliberations and votes on such transaction or arrangement. At the request of the board or authorized committee of the board, such person may present background information or answer questions prior to the deliberations or vote on such transaction or arrangement. 3. Any proposed transaction or arrangement in which an interested person or related party has a conflict of interest must be approved by a majority of the members of the board or authorized committee of the board, not including the interested individual. In approving any arrangement, the board or authorized committee of the board must make a determination that the arrangement is fair, reasonable, and in the society's best interest. If an interested person or related party has a substantial financial interest in such arrangement, the board or authorized committee of the board must consider alternative transactions to the extent available. 4. The minutes of the meeting of the board or authorized committee of the board shall reflect that the conflict of interest was disclosed, the resolution of the conflict of interest and determinations made, and that the interested individual did not vote and was not present during deliberations and vote. If alternative transactions were required to be considered due to the presence of a substantial financial interest, the minutes shall document such consideration as well. In addition to the above conflict procedures, interested persons may not receive payments, commercial benefits, or gifts in excess of $500 annually from any entity or person providing services or products or seeking t”

“The americas society works in conjunction with the council of the americas in determining the compensation of the president / ceo and other staff. The organization's executive & finance committee is responsible for reviewing and approving the compensation of the president/ceo. The president/ceo is a member of the executive committee but is not involved in this compensation process in order to avoid any possible conflicts of interest. The president/ceo's compensation was last adjusted after review by the executive committee in december 2014. The president/ceo's compensation was reviewed by the finance committee and chairman in december 2022 and remained unchanged. As part of each review, the salary of the president/ceo was compared to other contemporaneous, outside independent compensation data covering comparable positions at other institutions. At the end of each year, the finance committee evaluates the president's annual performance along with any related bonus for the president as well as any bonus pool for staff. The president/ceo's bonus for fy2021 which was reviewed and approved by the treasurer and chairman on 12/8/2021 without participation from the president/ceo. This bonus was paid out in january 2022. There was no bonus in fy22 or fy23. The process for determining compensation and related bonus is documented in the minutes of the finance committee. The organization's management is responsible for preparing and periodically updating the organization's report which benchmarks positions within the organization. The report includes salary information obtained from other independent sources, including form 990's of other similar organizations information from detailed salary surveys and management compensation reports obtained from independent third-parties relating to not-for-profits organizations and is reviewed by the finance committee. The president/ceo, with input from senior management team as appropriate, is responsible for determining the salaries of staff within the guidelines of the benchmarking parameters. Benchmarking information was last reviewed by the finance committee at its october 2022 meeting and documented in the meeting minutes.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, audited financial statements and form 990 are available for public inspection. This information can be obtained by contacting the chief financial officer at 212-277-8320. Summarized annual financial statements are also provided in the organization's website and guidestar.org.”

“The organization has shared employee arrangements with council of the americas, inc. The following employees are paid by americas society, but a portion of their compensation is allocated and charged to council of the americas. Since w-2s are issued by americas society, the entire amount of their compensation is reported in part vii and schedule j as reportable compensation from the organization. The allocations are as follows: name: susan l. Segal title: president & ceo compensation allocated to americas society: $181,363 average hours per week: 20 compensation allocated to council of the americas: $283,073 average hours per week: 30 name: peter j. Reilly title: cfo/ vice president/ corporate secretary compensation allocated to americas society: $119,098 average hours per week: 18 compensation allocated to council of the americas: $185,889 average hours per week: 27 name: carin zissis title: editor-in-chief, as/coa online compensation allocated to americas society: $74,784 average hours per week: 18 compensation allocated to council of the americas: $116,725 average hours per week: 27 name: guillermo zubillaga title: chief information officer / sr. Director public policy programs compensation allocated to americas society: $0 average hours per week: 1 compensation allocated to council of the americas: $164,081 average hours per week: 44 name: maricela crespi title: accounting supervisor compensation allocated to americas society: $49,895 average hours per week: 18 compensation allocated to council of the americas: $77,875 average hours per week: 27”

“Americas society is the premier organization dedicated to education, debate, and dialogue in the americas. Established by david rockefeller in 1965, the society's mission is to foster an understanding of the contemporary political, social, and economic issues confronting latin america, the caribbean, and canada, and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the region and the importance of the inter-american relationship. Americas society fulfills its mission through its cultural and public policy programs. The society's art and music programs create a space for interaction and enhanced appreciation for emerging and established cultural figures by presenting artists, musicians, writers, and scholars from across the hemisphere to u.s. Audiences. Public policy programs engage opinion leaders from the public and private sectors in positive dialogue to exchange ideas and formulate solutions to the challenges facing the americas today.”

“With business leaders, centering on themes such as resilience, confident investing, and supporting women in stem. The whn forum in miami included a discussion on promoting female leadership, a panel discussion on women as pioneers and path makers in competitive fields, and a workshop on how executive presence drives career success. During the whn conference in mexico city, private- and public-sector leaders gathered to address some of the challenges professional women face in the workforce and explore the ways different sectors of society can contribute to building a more inclusive mexico. At the whn conference in new york, business leaders shared their personal stories and perspectives on what work-life balance means and the importance of mentorship and sponsorship in the aspirational road towards leadership positions. The venezuela working group (vwg) leverages as/coa's constituency to provide a forum for a constructive, hands-on conversation on venezuela. The vwg navigates venezuela's changing economic and political landscape by convening key national and international stakeholders from the public, private, and social sectors to better understand the country's present challenges and future political and economic scenarios. Our programs include high-level private and public meetings and discussions. In 2023, as part of the venezuelan opposition candidate series, as/coa hosted an invitation-only, on-the-record conversation with mara corina machado, founder of vente venezuela and a former member of the venezuelan national assembly. Also, as part of the same series, the society hosted an invitation-only, on-the-record, conversation with barinas governor freddy superlano, the presidential candidate of voluntad popular. Superlano spoke about his economic plan ahead of the october 2023 primaries. The as/coa cuba working group (cwg) navigates the country's changing economic and political landscape and u.s. Ties, and helps businesses understand the changing regulatory framework, investment opportunities, and areas for collaboration. In 2023, the society's young professionals of the americas and the cwg hosted a conversation with the key members of the cuban diaspora in south florida to explore the important role communities abroad can play in promoting private sector investment and driving opportunities in cuba. The as/coa tech series features experts and leaders from the private sector, government, and academia to address the impact of technology in latin america and the caribbean, through private meetings with policy makers, private-sector roundtable discussions, and public forums. The series focuses on digital advances and innovative solutions that promote inclusion, competitiveness, and regional economic development among key stakeholders. Under the umbrella of the tech series, as/coa created the data governance working group (dgwg) in 2020. The working group convenes relevant stakeholders from throughout the region, allowing data protection authorities and private companies to engage in dialogue. As/coa's goal is to create a permanent forum to guide policymakers, regulators, and other advocates focused on this topic as they handle challenges in a post-pandemic world. In 2023, as part of the digital & data governance series, as/coa hosted three virtual programs and traveled to mexico, brazil, and peru to host in-person events on topics like the regulation of ai in the region and technological advancements to achieve higher yields, sustainable development, and food security. The as/coa healthcare series addresses key challenges and growing opportunities in healthcare across latin america. The healthcare agenda covers a diverse range of topics including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, medical devices, healthy living and wellness, technology, financing, and insurance. The aim of the series is to promote public-private cooperation, increase awareness of medical technologies and innovation, encourage regulatory harmonization and”

“Write off of uncollectible pledge -8,000.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process did not change from the prior year.”