United Slovak Societies
United Slovak Societies is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lorain, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $6.
United Slovak Societies at a glance
In short: United Slovak Societies gave $8K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,400
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,200
- -28.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $8,138
- -70.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Slovak Societies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lorain County Free Clinic ($1K). Together the top 4 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Slovak Societies gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 929% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $4K (2020) to $12K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Free Clinic Lorain, OH | Annual Income - Designee | $1,350 |
| St Elizabeth Center Lorain, OH | Annual Income - Designee | $1,350 |
| St Mary Food Pantry Lorain, OH | Annual Income - Designee | $1,350 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Lorain, OH | Annual Income - Designee | $1,350 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,138 | $-4,120 | $14,899 | $8,400 | 7 | $8,400 | $6 | $904 |
| 2023 | $27,157 | $31,006 | $35,717 | $10,100 | 6 | $10,100 | $11 | — |
| 2022 | $31,868 | $40,455 | $37,634 | $12,000 | 5 | $12,000 | $11 | — |
| 2021 | $29,047 | $40,170 | $30,938 | $12,200 | 8 | $12,200 | $7 | — |
| 2020 | $19,815 | $16,366 | $21,721 | $4,000 | 4 | — | $7 | $832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, United Slovak Societies reported a distributable amount of $904 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Slovak Societies is led by Michael Czarney, President on the 2024 filing; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Czarney
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$250 (2024)
John Katricak
Secretary
Internal Auditor → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $275 (2024)
Kenneth Arendt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $200 (2024)
Margaret Ann Thomas
Auditor
Internal Auditor → Auditor, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Margaret Kurta
Auditor
Internal Auditor → Auditor, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Robert Katricak
Treasurer
Treasurer & Fincl Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Sue Naelitz
Scholarship Coordinator
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$100 (2021) → $100 (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mike Czarney (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jeanne Elenin (2020) — Former Internal Auditor
- Former: Leonard Zilko (2020) — Former 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 $500, to Robert Katricak (Treasurer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Slovak Societies
How much does United Slovak Societies give each year?
United Slovak Societies gave $8K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 6 grants.
What is United Slovak Societies's typical grant size?
United Slovak Societies's median grant in 2024 was $1,350, and its average grant was $1,200, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does United Slovak Societies give grants?
United Slovak Societies gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lorain, OH (4 grants).
Does United Slovak Societies give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on United Slovak Societies's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Income - Designee" (4 grants) and "Scholarship-Grant" (3 grants).
Who are United Slovak Societies's largest grantees?
United Slovak Societies's largest 2024 grantees include Lorain County Free Clinic ($1,350), St Elizabeth Center ($1,350) and St Mary Food Pantry ($1,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Slovak Societies?
United Slovak Societies reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $904 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is United Slovak Societies?
United Slovak Societies is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lorain, OH. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2024.
What is United Slovak Societies's EIN?
United Slovak Societies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3790160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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