Columbian Club of East Chicago
To support local schools, churches, and needy families.
Columbian Club of East Chicago at a glance
In short: Columbian Club of East Chicago gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $195,784
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Columbian Club of East Chicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Stanislaus Kostka Parish ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Columbian Club of East Chicago gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| St Stanislaus Kostka Parish Chicago, IL | General Donation | $15,000 |
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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 | $195,784 | $106,993 | $155,175 | $15,000 | 1 | $9 |
| 2023 | $243,318 | $148,132 | $126,969 | $5,000 | Total only | $12 |
| 2022 | $221,709 | $138,139 | $148,995 | $13,000 | 1 | $12 |
| 2021 | $232,462 | $228,931 | $123,112 | $10,000 | 1 | $7 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Columbian Club of East Chicago
Based on IRS filings
Columbian Club of East Chicago is a public charity, based in East Chicago, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $9.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbian Club of East Chicago is led by Nathan Kras, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nathan Kras
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Kras
Member
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Burzynski
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Holcomb
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Demkowicz
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Kolbus
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Panek
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Drapac
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Surufka
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Kras
Member
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Gerard (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: John Vargo (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Dave Surufka (2021) — Secretary-Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Columbian Club of East Chicago
How much does Columbian Club of East Chicago give each year?
Columbian Club of East Chicago gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is Columbian Club of East Chicago?
Columbian Club of East Chicago reported $196K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $107K.
Where does Columbian Club of East Chicago operate?
Columbian Club of East Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Columbian Club of East Chicago's EIN?
Columbian Club of East Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7541899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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