Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is a fraternal benefit society that provides high quality insurance and financial products, as well as fraternal activities for members in the polish American community.
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America at a glance
In short: Polish Roman Catholic Union of America gave $85K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $225,469,834
- -0.9% 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 Polish Roman Catholic Union of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Polish Museum of America ($85K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
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 Polish Roman Catholic Union of America gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 $85K (2020) to $96K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polish Museum of America Chicago, IL | Cultural | $85,000 |
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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 | $225,469,834 | $39,474,542 | $40,116,357 | $85,000 | 1 | $11,593,720 |
| 2023 | $227,549,821 | $60,543,834 | $63,155,684 | $85,000 | 1 | $12,318,678 |
| 2022 | $256,053,247 | $42,162,853 | $42,292,616 | $96,300 | 2 | $13,736,753 |
| 2021 | $239,198,774 | $70,353,750 | $69,302,688 | $85,000 | 1 | $10,500,118 |
| 2020 | $200,484,711 | $24,585,741 | $24,984,508 | $85,000 | 1 | $10,317,361 |
About Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
Based on IRS filings
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $225.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $85K. Net investment income was $11.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is led by James J. Robaczewski, President on every filing since 2020; 17 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James J. Robaczewski
President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Andrew T. Lech
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Colleen K. Bonkowski
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Elizabeth A. Sadus
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Elizabeth D. Dynowski
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Joanna E. Cholewinski
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Kevin Ryba
It Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $189K (2024)
Myron E. Cislo
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Patrick C. Kosowski
Director
Directr → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Thomas D. Jesionowski
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
George W. David
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Valerie L. Brumm
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Gregory B. Olma
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$975 (2022) → $4K (2024)
Kevin Kucik
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$975 (2022) → $5K (2024)
Viktoriajean Mixon
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Agnieszka J. Bastrzyk
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $115K (2024)
Micheline I. Jaminski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Walter J. Ptak
National Chaplain
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Anna Krysinski (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jordan A. Dykla (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Louis J. Perfetto Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mitchell J. Bienia (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Courtney P. Ozog (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Emily Kurda (2020) — Controller
- Former: Robert Fattore (2020) — Former & Director of Sales
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 $189K, to Kevin Ryba (It Director). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
How much does Polish Roman Catholic Union of America give each year?
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America gave $85K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 1 grant.
How large is Polish Roman Catholic Union of America?
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America reported $225.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $39.5M.
Where does Polish Roman Catholic Union of America operate?
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What is Polish Roman Catholic Union of America's EIN?
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1635425. 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 June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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