TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2018

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C Name of organization
Polish American Congress Inc

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1612 K St NW
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Washington, DC20006

D Employer identification number

36-2083825

E Telephone number

(202) 296-6955

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? To unify and coordinate the efforts of persons of Polish heritage in the United States, in support of religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities with emphasis on their own cultural heritage and to acquaint them with their rights, privileges, and duties as American citizens.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 The coordination of efforts by member organizations in the support of American Polonia including the recognition and celebration of the accomplishments of Polish-Americans. In addition, the organization promotes better relations between the United States and Poland. (Grants $ 103,216) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	103,216

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Frank J Spula President	3.00	0
Rick Pierchalski Vice-President	3.00	0
Bozena Kaminski Vice-President	3.00	0
Dean Anthony Bajdek Vice-President	3.00	0
Mark Pienkos Vice-President	3.00	0
Deborah Majka Vice President	3.00	0
Tim Kuzma Secretary	3.00	0
Richard Mazella Vice President	3.00	0
Micheline Jaminski Treasurer	3.00	0
Mary Anselmo Vice President	3.00	0
Bozena McLees Vice President	3.00	0

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $1374
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $1443
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $317
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $611
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $696
Other Expenses.1	Conference and meeting expense $16994
Other Expenses.2	Website and Social Media $16780
Other Expenses.3	Telephone $2462
Other Expenses.4	Educational $637
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1223 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $613
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $1237 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0
Other Assets.2	Security Deposit - Beginning $3405 Security Deposit - Ending $3405
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $921 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $868

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1374

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $1443

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $317

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $611

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $696

Other Expenses.1

Conference and meeting expense $16994

Other Expenses.2

Website and Social Media $16780

Other Expenses.3

Telephone $2462

Other Expenses.4

Educational $637

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1223 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $613

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $1237 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0

Other Assets.2

Security Deposit - Beginning $3405 Security Deposit - Ending $3405

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $921 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $868

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	18,677
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	20,150
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	89,095
4	Investment income ...........................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	127,922

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	6,473
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	32,704
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	39,177

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10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	40,042
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	7,200
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	32,676
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	217
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	41,314
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	121,449