First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1941, with $70,952,159 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
24950 Chagrin Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44122 EIN 34-0220540 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$71.0M
▼ 1.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$71.5M
Net assets
$108.7M
Employees
45
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA: 18 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide fraternal and other benefits to members.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67.6M (FY2013) to $71.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $970.9MNet assets $108.7M
Operating margin
-0.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1B
Total liabilities
$970.9M
Net assets
$108.7M
Salaries & benefits
$4.4M
6% of expenses
Board members
10
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,952,159▼1.0% | $71,476,944▼1.6% | $108,717,060 | $1,079,616,886▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $71,704,080▼18.0% | $72,675,614▼15.7% | $108,695,947▼0.3% | $1,103,676,515▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $87,396,346▼26.3% | $86,228,050▼26.2% | $109,075,482▼0.2% | $1,127,543,562▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $118,651,885▲28.3% | $116,888,547▲30.2% | $109,319,057▲2.2% | $1,116,473,671▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $92,476,155▼8.5% | $89,783,017▼9.3% | $107,004,036▲0.2% | $1,062,995,352▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $101,017,104▲19.3% | $98,991,385▲20.7% | $106,774,770▲2.3% | $1,029,596,800▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,680,053▼3.2% | $82,028,544▼1.5% | $104,382,699▲0.7% | $990,543,945▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $87,511,640▼13.8% | $83,248,317▼14.8% | $103,628,718▲4.3% | $963,986,858▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $101,533,620▲20.2% | $97,730,611▲20.5% | $99,390,530▲3.9% | $866,267,373▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $84,442,287▲14.4% | $81,073,670▲16.4% | $95,662,384▲3.4% | $815,628,607▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $73,784,612▲9.2% | $69,676,130▲12.9% | $92,544,004▲1.6% | $781,260,865▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $67,558,456 | $61,713,827▼34.5% | $91,060,740▲8.3% | $756,416,567▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $94,209,062▲17.0% | $84,069,457▼1.8% | $727,699,669▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $80,505,969▲3.1% | $85,572,286▼4.4% | $678,796,455▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $78,102,418 | $89,517,735 | $635,734,091 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Cynthia Maria Maleski — $345,805 (0.48% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Maria Maleski | National,president/ceo | 50 | $345,805 |
| Kimberly Graham | National Secretary | 40 | $197,481 |
| Frank Rando | Interim National Treasurer | 40 | $172,428 |
| Paul S Smithers | National Sales Manager | 40 | $168,424 |
| James Deak | Programmer/analyst | 40 | $120,567 |
| Paula Dalpiaz | Insurance/it Mgr | 40 | $119,345 |
| John Gonsiorek | Regional Sales Manager | 40 | $111,943 |
| Karen Mchugh | Head of Human Resources | 40 | $109,202 |
| Barbara A Sekerak | National Auditor | 10 | $24,353 |
| Dennis L Povondra | National Auditor | 10 | $24,353 |
| Joseph Senko As of 1124 | National Trustee | 10 | $24,353 |
| Lorraine Gibas As of 1124 | National Trustee | 10 | $24,353 |
| Mary B Andreano As of 1124 | National Auditor | 10 | $24,353 |
| Msgr Peter M Polando | National Chaplain | 10 | $23,890 |
| Jeanette E Palanca | National Director | 10 | $22,850 |
| Kristina Menke As of 1124 | National Director | 10 | $22,473 |
| Kristine Midcap As of 1124 | National Director | 10 | $22,400 |
| Dorothy L Urbanowicz | Former National Auditor/recommender | 10 | $19,146 |
| Joann Skvarek Banvich | Ntl Director-passed Away In Aug '24 | 10 | $15,221 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Management Company | Asset Manager Services | $681,174 |
| Triangle Press | Printing and Publishing | $417,783 |
| The Brewer-garrett Company | Building Facility Management | $245,052 |
| It Voice | Computer Support Services | $235,663 |
| Allen Bailey & Associates | Actuarial Services | $191,670 |
Grants made · $575K in FY2023
74 grants totaling $575K in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Archabbey | General | $20,000 |
| St Casimir Parish | General | $15,000 |
| Sacred Heart Monastery | General | $15,000 |
| Benedictine Order of Cleveland | General | $15,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic School | General | $15,000 |
| Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity | General | $15,000 |
| Missionary Sisters of St Benedict of Illinois Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Slovak Mission | General | $15,000 |
| Holy Name Parish | General | $15,000 |
| Sts Mary and Joseph Catholic Church of Valparaiso | General | $10,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Parish | General | $10,000 |
| Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church | General | $10,000 |
| Holy Family | General | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | General | $10,000 |
| St Michaels Catholic Church | General | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-0220540, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA's EIN?
- First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-0220540.
- How much revenue does First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA report?
- First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA reported $70,952,159 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA have?
- CharityIndex grades First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA's latest Form 990 is $345,805, paid to Cynthia Maria Maleski (National,president/ceo).
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Data for First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA (EIN 34-0220540) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.