American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization
Provide fitness and community for individuals and community through physical, educational, cultural and social programs.
American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization at a glance
In short: American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization reported $50K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $50,251 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +45.4% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $1,504,954
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $426,977
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $52,923
- -681.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $242,542
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it reported $50K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sokol Wilber Wilber, NE | Unit Growth Covid Grant Distribution | $22,980 |
| Sokol Tabor Berwyn, IL | Unit Growth Covid Grant Distribution | $6,415 |
| Sokol KHB - Ennis Ennis, TX | Unit Growth Covid Grant Distribution | $5,175 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,504,954 | $426,977 | $242,542 | $50,251 | Total only | $52,923 |
| 2023 | $1,258,298 | $357,644 | $207,806 | $34,570 | 3 | $-9,103 |
| 2022 | $971,512 | $219,565 | $234,009 | $25,080 | 3 | $2,419 |
| 2021 | $1,168,200 | $162,986 | $127,830 | $44,486 | Total only | $46,903 |
| 2020 | $1,117,379 | $224,774 | $123,802 | $46,235 | Total only | $13,291 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization
Based on IRS filings
American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Brookfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $50K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization is led by Adam Wilt, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Wilt
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Liska
By-Laws Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Barcal
Membership Director
Co-Physical Director → Membership Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meribeth Tooke
Foundation Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Cookova
Educational Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Cushing
Co-Physical Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Gerber
Financial Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Barcal
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Scheirer
Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dasa Merkova
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Sedlacek
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marla Breidenbach
1st Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Carlozzi
Public Relations & Marketing
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Sijansky Hellegers
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Cairns
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Alex Novacek (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Beverly Domzalski (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Durham (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Caleb Conrad (2020–2021) — Public Relations & Marketing
- Former: Jean Hruby (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Joe Placek (2020–2021) — Membership Director
- Former: Julie Kaupert (2020–2021) — Editor
- Former: Lynda Filipello (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Maryann Fiordelis (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Patricia Satek (2020–2021) — Co-Physical Director
- Former: Robert Podhrasky (2020–2021) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Sue Bares (2020–2021) — Educational 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.
Frequently asked questions about American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization
How much does American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization give each year?
American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization reported $50K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $35K across 3 grants.
How large is American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization?
American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $427K.
What is American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization?
American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Brookfield, IL. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization operate?
American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization has awarded grants in Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas.
What is American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization's EIN?
American Sokol Educational and Physical Culture Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1795347. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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