Slovene National Benefit Society 53
To unite eligible members in a fraternal beneficiary society under a lodge system which will pay to its members and their beneficiaries,death,disability,and sick benefits as well as providing cultural aid to its members and material support to worthy cultural institutions.
Slovene National Benefit Society 53 at a glance
In short: Slovene National Benefit Society 53 gave $36K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $35,500
- -52.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $8,875
- -64.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $20,566
- -66.2% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Slovene National Benefit Society 53 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Slovenian American Cultural Assn ($15K). Together the top 4 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $75K (2019). In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenian American Cultural Assn Willoughby Hills, OH | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Clevel Fed of SNPJ Lodges Euclid, OH | General Assistance | $10,500 |
| Friends of Slovenian Natl Home Inc Cleveland, OH | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Slovenian Womens Union Foundation Sagamore Hills, OH | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $20,566 | $969 | $41,263 | $35,500 | 4 | $153 |
| 2019 | $60,860 | $4,083 | $123,426 | $75,000 | 3 | $2,538 |
About Slovene National Benefit Society 53
Based on IRS filings
Slovene National Benefit Society 53 is a public charity, based in Parma, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $153.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Slovene National Benefit Society 53 is led by Pauline Barbish, President on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Pauline Barbish
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$110 (2019) → $180 (2020)
Anne J. Herpak
Auditortrustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$30 (2019) → $70 (2020)
Dorothy Coso
Auditortrustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$30 (2019) → $70 (2020)
Martha Meglich
Secytreasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$300 (2019) → $300 (2020)
Patricia Gruden
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$60 (2019) → $60 (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $300, to Martha Meglich (Secytreasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Slovene National Benefit Society 53
How much does Slovene National Benefit Society 53 give each year?
Slovene National Benefit Society 53 gave $36K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $75K across 3 grants.
What is Slovene National Benefit Society 53's typical grant size?
Slovene National Benefit Society 53's median grant in 2020 was $7,750, and its average grant was $8,875, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Slovene National Benefit Society 53 give grants?
Slovene National Benefit Society 53 gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Slovene National Benefit Society 53 give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Slovene National Benefit Society 53's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990.
How large is Slovene National Benefit Society 53?
Slovene National Benefit Society 53 reported $21K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $969.
What is Slovene National Benefit Society 53's EIN?
Slovene National Benefit Society 53's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7524285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 24, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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