irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $71KMentorships : ALTA's Emerging Translator Mentorship Program is designed to establish and facilitate a close working relationship between an experienced translator and an emerging translator on a project selected by the emerging translator. Since its inception in 2015, the program has supported 47 translators working from 16 different languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Occitan, and Tamil, in addition to Catalan, French, Greek, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Swedish. The Mentorship Program allows an emerging translator(someone who has published no more than one full-length work of translation) to begin a career as a literary translator with a more seasoned translator by their side, as they create a literary translation of high caliber. In 2022, the program supported 12 translators.
- #2 $33KAwards : ALTA awards five major prizes at the annual conference: the National Translation Award in Poetry and Prose, for an exceptional book of translated literature published within the previous year; the Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize, for an outstanding work of Asian literature published within the previous year; the Italian Prose in Translation Award (IPTA), for an exceptional work of Italian prose in English translation. We also offer the ALTA Travel Fellowships for emerging translators to attend the annual conference, including the Peter K. Jansen Memorial Travel Fellowship for an emerging translator of color or a translator working from an underrepresented diaspora or stateless language. -4 awards bestowed, 10 Travel Fellowships bestowed -A total of $21,000 in funds given to translators: (NTA in Poetry: $2,500; NTA in Prose: $2,500; Stryk: $6,000; IPTA: $5,000; Travel Fellowships: 10 x $500)
named programs · 11 · from sources
what they call their work
ALTA Conference
An annual conference providing networking, workshops, and panel discussions for literary translators.
ALTA Fellowships at Vermont Studio Center
Offers two fully funded two-week residencies at Vermont Studio Center annually, one for a BIPOC queer/woman/non-binary/LGBTQ+ translator and one for a mid-career translator.
ALTA First Translation Prize
Recognizes the work of emerging literary translators and their editors.
Emerging Translator Mentorship Program
Connects emerging translators with experienced translators for a nine-month mentorship on a literary translation project, including a $1,500 stipend and complimentary conference registration for mentees.
Italian Prose in Translation Award (IPTA)
Recognizes contemporary Italian prose and promotes its translation into English.
Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize
Recognizes Asian translation for international literature and promotes translation of Asian works of poetry and Zen Buddhist texts into English.
Multilingual Translation Workshops
Virtual programs offering reduced rates for members.
National Translation Awards (NTA)
Awards granted annually in poetry and prose categories to literary translators for outstanding contributions to literature in English.
Pitch Sessions
Members-only programs held twice annually.
Spain-USA Foundation Translation Award (SUFTA)
Recognizes translations into English of literary prose works by authors of Spanish nationality.
Travel Fellowship Program
Provides $1,000 fellowships to emerging translators to support their attendance and participation in the annual ALTA conference, with a preferential award for translators of color or those working from underrepresented languages.
activities · 3 groups
what they do
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Literary Awards Administration 2 activities
- Administer annual literary translation awards and prizesRecognizes excellence in literary translation through six major annual awards, including the National Translation Award (poetry and prose), Italian Prose in Translation Award (IPTA), Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize, Spain-USA Foundation Translation Award (SUFTA), and the ALTA First Translation Prize for emerging translators.
- Administering literary translation awardsAdministers several annual translation prizes, including the National Translation Award, ALTA First Translation Prize, Italian Prose in Translation Award, Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize, and Spain-USA Foundation Translation Award, to recognize excellence and promote literary translation.
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Member Benefits and Support Services 2 activities
- Provide membership resources and professional benefitsOffers individual and organizational members access to a range of resources including a translator database, publishers database, video archive, discussion groups (ALTAlk), Translation Review subscription, opportunities listings, and members-only programs such as Pitch Sessions and Multilingual Translation Workshops.
- Providing membership benefits and resourcesOffers various membership tiers for individual translators, academic institutions, and presses, providing resources such as newsletters, databases, discussion groups, and discounts on programs and events.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Host annual conferences for literary translatorsOrganizes and hosts the annual ALTA Conference (e.g., ALTA47, ALTA46, etc.), serving as a central gathering for literary translators to present panels, attend workshops, and participate in professional development activities.
- Offering fellowships and mentorship programsProvides travel fellowships for emerging translators to attend the annual conference, fully funded residencies for translators, and a mentorship program that pairs emerging translators with experienced professionals.
- Organizing and hosting an annual conferenceOrganizes and hosts an annual conference (ALTA conference) to provide a forum for literary translators, featuring panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Provide fellowships and travel support for emerging translatorsOffers $1,000 travel fellowships annually to emerging translators to attend the ALTA Conference, with preference for translators of color or those working from underrepresented languages, and administers two fully funded residencies at Vermont Studio Center for BIPOC and mid-career translators.
- Run a mentorship program for emerging literary translatorsPairs emerging translators with experienced mentors for literary translation projects, providing mentees with a $1,500 stipend for travel and accommodation and complimentary conference registration.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$422K
Contributions & grants$338K80%
Program service revenue$83K20%
Investment income$2310%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$388K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$225K
Grants paid out$58K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$814K
Cash$217K
Investments$598K
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$790K
Liquid reserves25.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Jaquette | Executive Director | 40 | $50K |
board members · 16
- Aaron Robertson — At-Large
- Anne O Fisher — President-Resigned 2/2022
- Aron Aji — Past President
- Aviya Kushner — At-Large
- Bonnie Chau — At-Large
- Bruna Dantas Lobato — At-Large
- Chenxin Jiang — Vice President
- Colleen Lucey — At-Large
- Corine Tachtiris — At-Large
- Ellen Elias-Bursac — President-Effective 2/2022
- Margo Pave — At-Large
- Nancy Naomi Carlson — At-Large
- Patrick Blaine — Treasurer
- Samantha Schnee — Secretary
- Sean Bye — At-Large
- Umair Kazi — At-Large
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Vermont Studio Center Partner — Offers two fully funded fellowships for two-week residencies at VSC on an annual basis.