Nonprofit · EIN 74-2611076
CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY
Also known as Croatian American Cultural Center
Tax-exempt · BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $714,787 | $570,195 | $144,592 | $6,709,213 | $1,224,310 | $5,484,903 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $798,161 | $542,974 | $255,187 | $6,624,402 | $1,284,133 | $5,340,269 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,944,693 | $375,085 | $1,569,608 | $6,870,082 | $1,785,000 | $5,085,082 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $144,047 | $36,831 | $107,216 | $2,938,361 | $0 | $2,938,361 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $149,604
- Membership dues
- $52,526
- Program service revenue
- $468,731
- Investment income
- $2,610
- Net rental income
- $93,838
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,610
- Other revenue
- $93,842
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,242
- Occupancy
- $67,595
- Depreciation
- $156,625
- Program services (functional)
- $431,525
- Management and general (functional)
- $138,670
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,624,402
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,709,213
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,224,310
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,484,903
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,566,443
- Gross receipts
- $715,403
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE PELAS | GENERAL MANAGER Key employee | 20 | $22,660 |
| ANTHONY CIBILICH | PRESIDENT Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ANITA COGNEVICH | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BARALT | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| IVONA GLAVINIC | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MALA BARRETT | PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA PHARIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK COGNEVICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BILICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA LINCOLN | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ZANA CURLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH PIACUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARO PETKOVICH JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE PELAS | GENERAL MANAGER Key employee | 20 | $21,110 |
| ANTHONY CIBILICH | PRESIDENT Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ANITA COGNEVICH | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BARALT | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| IVONA GLAVINIC | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MALA BARRETT | PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA PHARIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK COGNEVICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BILICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA LINCOLN | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ZANA CURLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH PIACUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARO PETKOVICH JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY CIBILICH | PRESIDENT Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ANITA COGNEVICH | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BARALT | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| IVONA GLAVINIC | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MALA BARRETT | PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA SKANSI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK COGNEVICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BILICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTONIJA CUTURA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA LINCOLN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY CIBILICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKSA ZARAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH PIACUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIRKO BEZMALINOVIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVO BILICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANITA COGNEVICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRICIA LINCOLN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRACO MADJOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VEDRANKA SLAVICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKOLA ZARAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZAN HIHAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY JANE TESVICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN TESVICH | PRESIDENT Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JOE PIACUN JR | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEANNA JURISIC | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANITA COGNEVICH | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JACOB GARBIN | PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 367, BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037-0367
- In care of
- % JOHN A TESVICH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- P O Box 367, Belle Chasse LA 70037
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michelle Baralt, 107 Royal Oaks Ct, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- John A Tesvich, 30300 Hwy 23, Buras LA 70041
- Signed the 990
- Michelle Baralt, Treasurer
- Phone
- (504) 583-0247
- Return prepared by
- ESTESS & COMPANY LLC CPAs
Mission
THIS ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND ADVANCING CROATIAS HERITAGE AND CROATIAN PEOPLE IN THE WORLD AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING OTHER NONPRIVATE ACTIVITY WITH MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND ADVANCING THE CROATIAN PEOPLE AND HERITAGE OF CROATIA IS ACCOMPLISHED AS FOLLOWS: 1. ASSIST CROATIA WITH MATERIAL AID WHICH WILL SUSTAIN IT AS IT CREATES AND BUILDS A FREE AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. 2. PROMOTE DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND THE WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE IN CROATIA BY SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CITIZENS OF CROATIA. 3. UNITE CROATIAN-AMERICANS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND COOPERATION IN ACHIEVING CROATIAS GOAL OF DEMOCRATIC SELF-DETERMINATION. 4. EDUCATE CROATIAN-AMERICANS AND THE CITIZENS OF LOUISIANA AND PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ABOUT THE HISTORY, CULTURE AND CONTEMPORARY SITUATION OF CROATIA. 5. SUPPORT EFFORTS OF OTHER GROUPS INTERESTED IN PROMOTING FREEDOM IN CROATIA.
Program accomplishments
- CULTURAL AND FOOD FESTIVAL - A SOCIAL FUNCTION PROVIDED TO THE CROATIAN MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO PROMOTE CROATIAN FOOD, DANCE, AND HERITAGE.Expenses $260,441 · revenue $307,419
- LADIES LUNCHEON - A SOCIAL FUNCTION PROVIDED TO THE WOMEN OF THE CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE CROATIAN FOOD, DANCE, AND HERITAGE.Expenses $40,416 · revenue $40,705
- WINTER DANCE - A SOCIAL FUNCTION PROVIDED TO THE CROATIAN MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO PROMOTE CROATIAN FOOD, DANCE, AND HERITAGEExpenses $27,983 · revenue $19,858
- OTHER FESTIVALS AND SOCIAL EVENTS TO PROMOTE CROATIAN CULTURE, LANGUAGE AND PEOPLES, AND BUILDING FUND.Expenses $102,685 · revenue $100,749
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2611076
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,709,213
- Income (IRS master file)
- $715,403
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $714,787 | $570,195 | $6,709,213 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $798,161 | $542,974 | $6,624,402 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,944,693 | $375,085 | $6,870,082 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $712,229 | $135,116 | $3,515,474 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $144,047 | $36,831 | $2,938,361 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: John A Tesvich | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $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 74-2611076).
Questions about CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY is 74-2611076.
- Is CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY 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 CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michelle Baralt.
- Who are the officers and directors of CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,660 (KATHERINE PELAS, GENERAL MANAGER).
- How much revenue does CROATIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $714,787, expenses of $570,195 and total assets of $6,709,213 at year end.
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