Ambassadors of the Future

What Ambassadors of the Future does

Ambassadors of the Future is a Los Angeles-based public charity organization founded in 2017 by Adam Beres and a group of high school and college friends. Federal TAX ID 82-2340415. The organization is committed to raising funds for the international education of intellectually gifted but financially challenged students. Its headquarters is at 6360 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 202, Los Angeles, CA.

The organization's core offerings are two scholarship programs: the Ambassadors of the Future scholarship at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences (a $25,000 annual endowment established in 2017) and the Bognar Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund, administered in partnership with the Hungarian American Coalition (HACUSA). A third track—performing-arts scholarships—was added in 2024 through a partnership with the Hungarian Heritage Foundation of Southern California, with the Karpatok Dance Ensemble receiving the inaugural award. Since inception, the organization has disbursed more than $300,000 in cumulative scholarships.

Ambassadors of the Future generates no product revenue; all funds are raised through donations (mail and Venmo @ambassadorsofthefuture), corporate and individual sponsorships, and annual fundraising galas—most recently the 2024 Silver Bell Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The go-to-market model is event-driven and community-led, relying on the Hungarian-American diaspora network in Southern California, USC institutional access, and earned media in outlets such as the Beverly Hills Courier and the American Hungarian Journal. Leadership includes Adam Beres (President and Founder), Attila Beres, PhD (Vice-President), and Susan Pekarovics, M.D. (Gala Chair), with a Board of Directors including Eva Konkoly, Rosalie von Wendt, Dr. Robert von Wendt, Dr. Susan Pekarovics, and Dr. Attila Beres. The organization also confers an annual Women in Philanthropy Award.

Name

Ambassadors of the Future

Legal name

Ambassadors of the Future

Website

https://ambassadorsofthefuture.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ambassadors of the Future is a Los Angeles public charity founded in 2017 that funds international education scholarships for intellectually gifted but financially challenged students, administered through USC Dornsife and the Hungarian American Coalition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Charitable Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH), University/Institutional Scholarships & Tuition Waivers (EDAIAOAG), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Need-Based Grants & Bursaries (EDAIAOAB), Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB)

Keywords

• Charitable scholarships
• Education fundraising
• Public charity
• Cultural heritage awards
• Gala event fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts donations via mail and Venmo (@ambassadorsofthefuture). Donors can specify preferences for which projects they would like their donation to support.
2. Fundraising Galas: Annual fundraising gala events at prestigious venues like the Beverly Wilshire Hotel serve as the primary fundraising mechanism. Events include silent auctions, performances, and award ceremonies.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsors support the organization through sponsorship of gala events and scholarships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ambassadors of the Future is a public charity organization that raises funds to provide scholarships for the international education of intellectually gifted but financially challenged students. It administers scholarship programs in partnership with USC Dornsife College and the Hungarian American Coalition, and hosts annual fundraising galas (Silver Bell Ball) along with the Women in Philanthropy award.

Product overview

Ambassadors of the Future is a public charity organization founded in 2017, dedicated to raising funds for the international education of intellectually gifted but financially challenged students. The organization operates primarily through its scholarship programs, including the Ambassadors of the Future Scholarships at Dornsife College (in partnership with USC) and the Bognar Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund (administered by the Hungarian American Coalition). As of 2024, the organization has provided over $300,000 in various scholarships. The organization also hosts annual fundraising galas (Silver Bell Ball) and presents the Women in Philanthropy award.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambassadors of the Future Scholarships at Dornsife College Scholarship program for intellectually gifted but financially challenged students, administered in partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences.
• Bognar Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund Scholarship fund supported by Ambassadors of the Future and administered by the Hungarian American Coalition, benefiting Hungarian students with financial need and supporting education without borders.
• Annual Silver Bell Ball Fundraising Gala Annual fundraising gala event held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel featuring silent auctions, performances, and award ceremonies to raise scholarship funds and awareness.
• Women in Philanthropy Award Annual recognition award honoring women for their contributions to philanthropy and society; 2024 recipient was Elsa Chahin, President and CEO of Pickler/Lóczy, USA.

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Hungarian Heritage Foundation of Southern CaliforniamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for the 2024 Silver Bell Ball gala event held at Beverly Wilshire Hotel to raise awareness of and celebrate heritage, cultural treasures, and international intellectual exchange. This organization provides scholarships in the performing arts for young artists in need.
• Karpatok Dance EnsembleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Performing arts ensemble that received the 2024 performing arts scholarship award through the Hungarian Heritage Foundation partnership. Performed at the 2024 gala event.
• University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Primary institutional partner for the Ambassadors of the Future scholarship program. The organization established an annual $25,000 scholarship at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. Dean Eddie Sartin and Senior Associate Dean have participated in scholarship presentations.
• Hungarian American Coalition (HACUSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Strategic partner administering the Bognar Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund. The organizations collaborate on scholarship announcements and recipient selections for Hungarian-American students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Institute of International Education (IIE): IIE is one of the largest U.S.-based organizations administering international scholarship and fellowship programs (including the Fulbright Program). A broad incumbent comparable on the international-education scholarship mission, though operating at vastly greater scale and scope.
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators: The leading professional association for international education, with adjacent programming related to international student scholarships and exchange. Relevant as a broader incumbent in the international education ecosystem where Ambassadors of the Future's mission sits.
• Scholarship America: A large national nonprofit that manages scholarship programs for corporations, foundations, and individuals. Relevant as a broader incumbent operating in the same donor-sponsored scholarship space with significantly more scale and corporate partnerships.

Direct peers

• Hungarian American Coalition: The Hungarian American Coalition is a direct peer and partner of Ambassadors of the Future, administering the Bognar Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund. Both organizations serve the Hungarian-American diaspora with educational and cultural programming and collaborate on scholarship recipient selection.
• American Hungarian Federation: A national Hungarian-American umbrella organization focused on cultural preservation, education, and community advocacy. Highly comparable mission and target constituency to Ambassadors of the Future, operating at a larger national scope.
• Hungarian Reformed Federation of America: A faith- and heritage-based Hungarian-American organization that supports Hungarian cultural and educational causes in the U.S. Operates in a directly overlapping community and mission space, with comparable event-driven fundraising.
• Hungarian Heritage Foundation of Southern California: A regional Hungarian-American cultural organization that co-hosted the 2024 Silver Bell Ball and awards performing-arts scholarships to young artists. Highly comparable as a community-based, event-driven, Hungarian-American grantmaking organization in the same Los Angeles geography.

Regional players

• Hungarian Cultural Center of New York: A regional Hungarian-American cultural and educational organization serving the East Coast diaspora. Comparable in mission (Hungarian cultural and educational advancement through community events and programs) but operating in a different geography than Ambassadors of the Future's California base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HungarianAmericanCoalition/posts/1485283968226197
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ambassadors-of-the-future

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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