Nonprofit · EIN 27-3270171
SIMPLY SLAVIC
Tax-exempt · YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44509
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $133,905 | $115,930 | $17,975 | $102,101 | – | $102,101 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $109,011 | $85,587 | $23,424 | $88,628 | $4,500 | $84,128 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,964
- Program service revenue
- $81,846
- Investment income
- $2,095
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,025
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,200
- Occupancy
- $44,910
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,371
- Other expenses
- $59,424
- Program services (functional)
- $104,717
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $88,626
- Total assets, end of year
- $102,101
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $102,101
- Cash, savings and investments
- $102,101
- Gross receipts
- $133,905
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN B SLANINA | PRESIDENT | 6.25 | $0 |
| AUNDREA CIKA-HESCHMEYER | VICE PRESIDE | 6.25 | $0 |
| DAVID SLANINA | TREASURER | 6.25 | $0 |
| SARA WENGER | EDUCATION CH | 0.5 | $0 |
| LORETTA EKONIAK | MEMBER | 1.25 | $0 |
| MICHAEL VASILCHEK | MEMBER | 1.25 | $0 |
| LUKE POLITSKY | MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EKONIAK III | MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
| SCOTT SCHULICK | MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN B SLANINA | PRESIDENT | 6.25 | $0 |
| AUNDREA CIKA-HESCHMEYER | VICE PRESIDE | 6.25 | $0 |
| DAVID SLANINA | TREASURER | 6.25 | $0 |
| SARA WENGER | EDUCATION CH | 0.75 | $0 |
| LORETTA EKONIAK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL VASILCHEK | MEMBER | 1.25 | $0 |
| LUKE POLITSKY | MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EKONIAK III | MEMBER | 0.75 | $0 |
| SCOTT SCHULICK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 736 S HAZELWOOD AVE, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44509-2232
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 736 SOUTH HAZELWOOD AVENUE, YOUNGSTOWN OH 44509
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- JOHN B SLANINA, 736 SOUTH HAZELWOOD AVENUE, YOUNGSTOWN OH 44509
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DAVID SLANINA, TREASURER
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.SIMPLYSLAVIC.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- SCHROEDEL SCULLIN & BESTIC LLC
Mission
SIMPLY SLAVIC'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE BOTH THE LARGE NUMBER OF LOCAL SLAVIC DESCENDANTS AND THE GREATER YOUNGSTOWN COMMUNITY AT-LARGE ABOUT SLAVIC HERITAGE.
Program accomplishments
- OUR SIGNATURE EVENT IS THE SIMPLY SLAVIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL, WHICH TAKES PLACE YEARLY ON THE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND IN JUNE IN DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. EACH YEAR APPROXIMATELY 6,000 PEOPLE ATTEND THE EVENT, WHICH SHOWCASES THE RICH TRADITIONS OF THE SLAVIC CULTURE BY CELEBRATING THE FOOD, MUSIC, DANCE, AND CUSTOMS OF THE VARIOUS SLAVIC ETHNICITIES.Expenses $89,512
- IN 2024, WE HELD OUR SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY THEMED EVENT CALLED "HOME FOR THE SLAVIDAYS". THE PURPOSE OF THIS EVENT IS TO SHARE AND SHOWCASE THE RICH HOLIDAY TRADITIONS OF THE SLAVIC NATIONS SUCH AS THE POLISH WIGILIA/CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER, THE PAGAN SLOVENIAN KRAMPUS, JASLICKARI POLISH CAROLERS, ST. NICHOLAS, AND MUSIC FROM CHARDON POLKA BAND. ABOUT 600 PEOPLE WERE IN ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT.Expenses $7,180
- SIMPLY SLAVIC PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SECOND YEAR OR ABOVE UNDERGRADUATES, GRADUATE STUDENTS, OR DOCTORAL CANDIDATES ATTENDING YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY. WE OFFER TWO SCHOLARSHIPS PER YEAR OF 1,000 EACH. RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, VOLUNTEERISM IN THE COMMUNITY, AND THEIR RESPONSE TO A 500-WORD ESSAY ON THE PROMPT "HOW HAS THE SLAVIC CULTURE INFLUENCED YOUR LIFE, IN THE PAST, PRESENT, AND HOW WILL IT INTO THE FUTURE?" THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ARE HONORED AT OUR ANNUAL VOLUNTEER BANQUET.Expenses $2,000
- SPONSORSHIPS AND GRANTS PAID TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND CHURCHES THAT SHARE A SIMILAR MISSION TO SIMPLY SLAVIC. IN 2024, THIS INCLUDES AN IRREVOCABLE FOUNDING CONTRIBUTION OF 5,000 TO AN AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUND AT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE MAHONING VALLEY.Expenses $6,025
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3270171
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $102,101
- Income (IRS master file)
- $133,905
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $133,905 | $115,930 | $102,101 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $109,011 | $85,587 | $88,628 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: JOHN B SLANINA | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: JOHN B SLANINA | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: JOHN B SLANINA | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-3270171).
Questions about SIMPLY SLAVIC
- What is the EIN of SIMPLY SLAVIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SIMPLY SLAVIC is 27-3270171.
- Is SIMPLY SLAVIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to SIMPLY SLAVIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SIMPLY SLAVIC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SIMPLY SLAVIC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SIMPLY SLAVIC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SIMPLY SLAVIC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names JOHN B SLANINA.
- Who are the officers and directors of SIMPLY SLAVIC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SIMPLY SLAVIC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $133,905, expenses of $115,930 and total assets of $102,101 at year end.
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