shoqata kraja

What shoqata kraja does

Shoqata Kraja is a non-profit Albanian-diaspora association registered in the United States, serving Albanian-Americans originating from the Kraja ethnic region that spans parts of Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo. Founded circa 1991 and headquartered at 1001 Clove Road in Staten Island, New York, the organization has operated for more than three decades as a community anchor for Kraja-origin families concentrated in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, while sustaining heritage and humanitarian links to the Kraja region in the Balkans.

Core programs include: (i) the Mëso Shqip Albanian language school, launched in 2022 with reported enrollment of 150+ students and delivered through partnerships with Shoqata Ana e Malit (2022) and Shoqata Ulqini (2024); (ii) tiered individual memberships at $20/month or $200/year; (iii) a tiered humanitarian donation program at $20–$100/month plus one-time gifts; (iv) merchandise including books, apparel and accessories; (v) cultural events including the annual Albanian Parade participation, a summer picnic, and the Nata e Diasporës diaspora-night (held in Kraja in January 2025); and (vi) sponsorship packages ranging from $500 (small business/community) up to $10,000 (premier event). The technical infrastructure is modest — a Wix-hosted website with embedded e-commerce and donation flows — and there is no disclosed proprietary technology, mobile application, or AI-enabled feature set.

The funding model is a multi-stream non-profit construct combining membership dues, recurring and one-time donations, school tuition (pricing not disclosed), merchandise sales, and event/business sponsorships. Governance rests with a six-person executive committee headed by President Sulejman Vela, including VP Hamid Alaj (scholar/author), VP Musa Luka, VP of Technology Agim Cura, Secretary Sevdia Mehovic, and Honorary Advisor Ahmet Vela. The organization has never disclosed audited financials, but describes cumulative fundraising as having reached "millions of dollars" over its 31-year history.

Name

shoqata kraja

Legal name

Shoqata Kraja

Website

https://shoqatakraja.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shoqata Kraja is a U.S.-registered non-profit serving the Albanian diaspora from the Kraja region in the New York/New Jersey area with cultural education, membership programs, humanitarian relief, and annual heritage events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Community Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Indigenous & Community Cultural Institutions (THAJADAK), Language & Cultural Immersion Lessons (Local Language, Etiquette, Traditions) (THAJAKAG), Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE)

Keywords

• Albanian cultural association
• Diaspora community services
• Cultural preservation programs
• Humanitarian aid fundraising
• Heritage language education

Headquarters

HQ city

Staten Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees providing access to events, updates on projects, and participation in the organization's mission. Annual membership at $200/year, monthly at $20/month.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization has raised millions of dollars over 31 years for humanitarian and charitable causes in Albania including building schools, hospitals, and providing scholarships.
3. Humanitarian Monthly Donations: Monthly donation program with tiered levels (Bronze $20, Silver $40, Gold $60, Platinum $100) supporting Kraja-based community projects.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of cultural merchandise including books, apparel, accessories to support Albanian cultural initiatives. Products include books ($20-$40), T-shirts ($25), umbrellas ($16), bags ($5-$8), and promotional items ($4-$6).
5. School Tuition: Tuition fees for the Meso Shqip Albanian school: $250 per child for first two children, $200 for each additional child per semester.
6. Event Sponsorships: Business sponsorship tiers for the Albanian American Picnic ranging from Friend ($500) to Platinum ($10,000), with benefits including recognition, reserved seating, logo placement, and complimentary attendance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shoqata Kraja is a non-profit Albanian diaspora association that preserves Albanian language and culture for expatriates from the Kraja region of Montenegro living in the United States. It operates the Mëso Shqip Albanian language and cultural school in Staten Island (over 150 students), runs annual and monthly membership programs, manages a tiered humanitarian donation program for Kraja-based community projects, organizes cultural events such as the Albanian Parade and Nata e Diasporës, and sells cultural merchandise and publications documenting Kraja regional heritage.

Product overview

Shoqata Kraja is a non-profit Albanian cultural organization offering a portfolio of cultural preservation services and products. The core offerings include the 'Mëso Shqip' Albanian language school with over 150 students, annual and monthly membership plans for community engagement, and a monthly humanitarian donation program supporting Kraja-based community projects. The organization also sells cultural merchandise (apparel, accessories) and publishes books documenting Kraja region history, folklore, traditions, and Islamic institutions. Event and business sponsorship tiers support the organization's cultural initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mëso Shqip: Albanian School offering Albanian language, traditional dance, and Albanian folk singing classes for children in the diaspora, operating in Staten Island, New York.

Products and services

• Mëso Shqip Albanian School Albanian language and cultural school offering language instruction, traditional dance, and Albanian folk singing classes for children of Albanian diaspora. Established in 2022 with over 150 enrolled students, operating in Staten Island, New York.
• Annual Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Raised millions of dollars for humanitarian purposes over 31 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Shoqata UlqinicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in jointly organizing the Meso Shqip Albanian school. Contributes to coordination of school activities including the June 2024 semester-end celebration organized by all three associations.
• Shoqata Ana e MalitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Co-founding partner of the Meso Shqip Albanian school in Staten Island. Jointly operates Albanian language, dance, and vocal programs with shared governance and coordination of school activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Federata Vatra (Albanian American National Organization): The largest and most established Albanian-American diaspora organization in the United States, founded in 1912. Directly comparable as a cultural heritage and community service nonprofit serving Albanian-Americans, with overlapping membership and event programming in the New York/New Jersey region.
• Shoqata Ana e Malit: Co-founding partner of the Mëso Shqip Albanian school and fellow regional Albanian diaspora association. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and member base; serves the Albanian emigrant community from the Ana e Malit region alongside Kraja.
• Albanian American Cultural Center: Cultural and educational organization serving Albanian-Americans with heritage programming, language instruction, and community events. Comparable as a heritage-language school operator and cultural event host in U.S. Albanian diaspora.
• Shoqata Ulqini: Partner in jointly operating the Mëso Shqip Albanian school. A regional Albanian diaspora association focused on Ulqin (Ulcinj) emigrants; highly comparable in organizational structure, membership model, and community-service mission.
• Albanian Roots: Albanian-American nonprofit focused on cultural preservation, heritage education, and diaspora community building. Directly comparable mission around Albanian language and identity preservation for diaspora communities.
• Albanian American National Organization (AANO): A pan-Albanian-American nonprofit organization providing cultural, educational, and advocacy programs. Comparable as a membership-based cultural preservation nonprofit serving overlapping diaspora communities.
• Albanian Heritage Foundation: Nonprofit focused on preserving and promoting Albanian cultural heritage in the United States. Comparable in mission and community-engagement model, though broader in geographic scope than Kraja-specific programming.

Regional players

• Qendra Shqiptare (Albanian Center): Albanian cultural and community center operating outside the New York/New Jersey region. Comparable in mission and community-event programming, but geographically distinct from Shoqata Kraja's primary footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KRAJAASSOCIATION
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shoqata-kraja
• Instagraminstagram.com/shoqatakraja/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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