T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1977, with $341,881 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
5341 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL, 60656 EIN 36-2886040 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$342K
▼ 9.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$381K
Net assets
$379K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—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 T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -11% 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 T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language: 12 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $385K (FY2013) to $342K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2Net assets $379K
Operating margin
-11.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$379K
Total liabilities
$2
Net assets
$379K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $341,881▼9.6% | $380,692▼10.2% | $379,315▼9.3% | $379,317▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $378,317▼12.8% | $423,815▼6.5% | $418,126▼9.8% | $418,128▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $433,711▲4.8% | $453,460▼4.7% | $463,625▼4.1% | $463,625▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $413,769▼19.0% | $475,631▲19.3% | $483,488▼11.0% | $483,488▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $510,682▲109% | $398,582▲7.9% | $543,550▲26.0% | $543,550▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $244,857▼46.9% | $369,260▼19.8% | $431,450▼22.4% | $431,450▼22.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $461,065▲8.1% | $460,616▲5.1% | $555,849▲0.1% | $555,849▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $426,658▼9.0% | $438,157▼3.9% | $555,400▼2.0% | $555,400▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $469,102▼19.9% | $456,113▼15.9% | $566,901▲2.3% | $566,901▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $585,752▲26.1% | $542,483▲11.1% | $553,962▲8.5% | $553,962▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $464,610▲20.6% | $488,338▲13.9% | $510,743▼4.1% | $510,743▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $385,130 | $428,660▲1.8% | $532,338▼7.4% | $532,338▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $420,992▼4.3% | $575,118▼4.9% | $575,118▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $440,117▲7.2% | $604,844▼4.9% | $604,844▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $410,566 | $635,850 | $635,850 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2886040, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language's EIN?
- T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2886040.
- How much revenue does T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language report?
- T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language reported $341,881 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language have?
- CharityIndex grades T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for T Kosciuszko School of Polish Language (EIN 36-2886040) 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.