National Slovak Society of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 1941, with $325,199,717 in FY2024 revenue.
Revenue (FY2024)
$325.2M
▼ 2.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$317.7M
Net assets
$99.0M
Employees
39
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 National Slovak Society 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 →
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 National Slovak Society of the USA: 4 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 National Slovak Society of the USA: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 National Slovak Society of the USA: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To provide our fraternal family members' financial security via life insurance and annuity products, while offering charitable, cultural, social, and educational opportunities that benefit them and their communities.
Revenue grew from $137.8M (FY2013) to $325.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8B
Total liabilities
$1.7B
Net assets
$99.0M
Salaries & benefits
$5.4M
2% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $325,199,717▼2.9% | $317,683,705▼3.2% | $99,047,169▲4.4% | $1,836,093,001▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $334,743,715▲10.3% | $328,150,446▲14.9% | $94,858,424▲3.2% | $1,806,044,969▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $303,495,511▼11.5% | $285,526,458▼13.8% | $91,894,291▲13.5% | $1,762,019,273▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $343,047,984▲35.4% | $331,398,788▲35.0% | $80,941,812▲14.5% | $1,648,444,321▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $253,301,754▲7.6% | $245,461,528▲8.4% | $70,682,199▲10.3% | $1,450,739,940▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $235,393,544▲13.9% | $226,503,075▲13.5% | $64,096,623▲11.9% | $1,317,899,478▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $206,639,531▲2.4% | $199,505,421▲3.0% | $57,303,849▲13.2% | $1,211,903,955▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $201,765,754▼4.8% | $193,754,618▼4.9% | $50,625,917▲16.2% | $1,127,159,602▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $212,002,431▲8.6% | $203,680,752▲9.4% | $43,563,074▲20.5% | $1,025,532,480▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $195,234,167▲29.5% | $186,148,444▲29.9% | $36,158,011▲28.1% | $907,047,901▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $150,799,853▲9.5% | $143,267,375▲7.3% | $28,218,630▲33.1% | $801,926,321▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $137,752,658 | $133,539,387▲0.8% | $21,195,838▲20.9% | $727,623,530▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $132,530,741▲4.8% | $17,530,350▲28.7% | $651,598,874▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $126,466,529▼35.4% | $13,619,454▲29.2% | $584,879,949▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $195,814,272 | $10,539,589 | $513,755,840 | 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.
Highest-paid: Joseph Stefka Jr — $347,189 (0.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Stefka Jr | President/ceo | 40 | $347,189 |
| Linda Strom Thru 123124 | Secretary/treasurer/cfo | 40 | $340,379 |
| Joseph Elliott | Home Office Sales Representative | 40 | $337,710 |
| Greg Felton | Sales Director | 40 | $229,072 |
| Jeffrey De Santes | Field Development Manager | 40 | $222,272 |
| Donna Tenney | Controller | 40 | $208,977 |
| Lisa Shriver | Model Office Manager | 40 | $182,671 |
| John Payerchinas of 123124 | Secretary-treasurer/cfo-designate | 40 | $166,103 |
| Robert Katricak | Chairman of the Board | 10 | $77,500 |
| Susan Ondrejco | Board Member | 5 | $46,725 |
| Michael Czarney | Board Member | 2 | $40,600 |
| Abigail Gross | Board Member | 2 | $34,500 |
| Lauren Fox | Board Member | 2 | $32,950 |
| Andrew Wesnak | Board Member | 2 | $31,500 |
| Andrea Garbon | Board Member | 2 | $30,500 |
| Theresa M Zemelman | Board Member | 2 | $30,350 |
| Keith A Kucherawy | Board Member | 2 | $29,750 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions 3000 LLC | Scientific & Technical Services | $1,684,112 |
| Scott Wyatt | Sales Commissions | $839,161 |
| Aqs Asset Management | Asset Manager | $832,000 |
| Vantage Point Preneed | Sales Commissions | $769,640 |
| Safety First Retirement LLC | Sales Commissions | $181,451 |
1 grant totaling $122K in FY2024. All grants made by National Slovak Society of the USA →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pvr Scholarship Fund | Scholarships | $121,818 |
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Data for National Slovak Society of the USA (EIN 25-0687190) 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.