National Slovak Society of the USA
To provide our fraternal family members' financial security via life and annuity products, while offering charitable, cultural, social, and educational opportunities that benefit them and their communities.
National Slovak Society of the USA at a glance
In short: National Slovak Society of the USA gave $122K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $122K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,818
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $121,818
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $121,818
- Total assets
- $1,836,093,001
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Slovak Society of the USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PVR Scholarship Fund ($122K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 National Slovak Society of the USA gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2022) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PVR Scholarship Fund McMurray, PA | Scholarships | $121,818 |
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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 | $1,836,093,001 | $325,199,717 | $317,683,705 | $121,818 | 1 | $92,655,455 |
| 2023 | $1,806,044,969 | $334,743,715 | $328,150,446 | $94,260 | 1 | $89,143,862 |
| 2022 | $1,762,019,273 | $303,495,511 | $285,526,458 | $74,725 | 1 | $83,858,981 |
| 2021 | $1,648,444,321 | $343,047,984 | $331,398,788 | $110,000 | 1 | $71,874,467 |
| 2020 | $1,450,739,940 | $253,301,754 | $245,461,528 | $107,505 | 1 | $62,042,412 |
About National Slovak Society of the USA
Based on IRS filings
National Slovak Society of the USA is a public charity, based in Canonsburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $122K. Net investment income was $92.7M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Slovak Society of the USA is led by Joseph Stefka Jr., President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Stefka Jr.
President & CEO
Board Chairman & President → President, 2021
President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $347K (2024)
Robert Katricak
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $78K (2024)
Greg Felton
Sales Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $229K (2024)
Abigail Gross
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Andrea Garbon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Andrew Wesnak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Donna Tenney
Controller
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $209K (2024)
Jeffrey De Santes
Field Development Manager
Salesman → Field Development Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $222K (2024)
Joseph Elliott
Home Office Sales Representative
Home Office Sales → Home Office Sales Representative, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$241K (2020) → $338K (2024)
Lisa Shriver
Model Office Manager
Assistant Controller → Model Office Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Michael Czarney
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Susan Ondrejco
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $47K (2024)
Lauren Fox
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $33K (2024)
Keith A. Kucherawy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$600 (2022) → $30K (2024)
Theresa M. Zemelman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$800 (2022) → $30K (2024)
John Payerchinas Of
Secretary-Treasurer & Cfo-Designate
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$166K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Linda M. Strom (2020–2024) — Secretary, Treasurer & CFO · Filing note: Thru 123124
- Former: Alan Burns (2020–2023) — Chief Information Officer
- Former: John G. Payerchin (2020–2023) — Highly Compensated Employee
- Former: William Knoll (2023) — Former Director
- Former: Karen Orban (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David G. Blazek (2020) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $347K, to Joseph Stefka Jr (President/CEO). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Slovak Society of the USA
How much does National Slovak Society of the USA give each year?
National Slovak Society of the USA gave $122K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $94K across 1 grant.
How large is National Slovak Society of the USA?
National Slovak Society of the USA reported $1.8B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $325.2M.
Where does National Slovak Society of the USA operate?
National Slovak Society of the USA has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is National Slovak Society of the USA's EIN?
National Slovak Society of the USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0687190. 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
(6)
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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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