Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
FIRST CATHOLIC SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
24950 CHAGRIN BOULEVARD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CLEVELAND, OH441225634
D Employer identification number

34-0220540
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 171,574,360
F Name and address of principal officer:
CYNTHIA MARIA MALESKI
24950 CHAGRIN BLVD
BEACHWOOD,OH44122
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 8 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.FCSLA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1899
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROVIDE FRATERNAL AND OTHER BENEFITS TO MEMBERS.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 11
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 0
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 51
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 7,424
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 37,395,224 21,599,207
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 49,958,076 50,086,904
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 43,046 17,969
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 87,396,346 71,704,080
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 386,787 418,818
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 67,518,282 83,242,030
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 3,834,855 4,348,374
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 14,488,126 -15,333,608
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 86,228,050 72,675,614
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,168,296 -971,534
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,127,543,562 1,103,676,515
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,018,468,080 994,980,568
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 109,075,482 108,695,947
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ESTABLISHED IN 1892, THE FIRST CATHOLIC SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SECURITY TO ITS MEMBERS NATIONWIDE THROUGH ITS PREMIER LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY PRODUCTS. SALES OF THESE PRODUCTS ALLOW THE FIRST CATHOLIC SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION TO SERVE BOTH ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY WITH FRATERNAL AND CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE CATHOLIC VALUES AND SLAVIC TRADITIONS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
LIFE INSURANCE ACTIVITIES AND BENEFITS (131,232 CERTIFICATES IN FORCE: $1,057,020,000 AMOUNT OF INSURANCE IN FORCE).
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses  
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
13,422
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
51
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
11
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
0
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
FRANK RANDO (CONTROLLER)24950 CHAGRIN BOULEVARD   BEACHWOOD,OH441225634 (216) 464-8017
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) CYNTHIA MARIA MALESKI......................................................................
NATIONAL,PRESIDENT/CEO
 50.00
.................
  		X   X       320,602 0 33,216
(2) MSGR PETER M POLANDO......................................................................
NATIONAL CHAPLAIN
 10.00
.................
  		X           22,486 0 0
(3) LAWRENCE M GOLOFSKI......................................................................
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
 10.00
.................
  		X           17,917 0 0
(4) BARBARA A SEKERAK......................................................................
NATIONAL AUDITOR
 10.00
.................
  		X           23,889 0 0
(5) JOANN SKVAREK BANVICH......................................................................
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
 10.00
.................
  		X           17,468 0 0
(6) DENNIS L POVONDRA......................................................................
NATIONAL AUDITOR
 10.00
.................
  		X           23,835 0 0
(7) JEANETTE E PALANCA......................................................................
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
 10.00
.................
  		X           18,000 0 0
(8) DOROTHY L URBANOWICZ......................................................................
NATIONAL AUDITOR
 10.00
.................
  		X           37,959 0 0
(9) SUE ANN M SEICH......................................................................
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
 10.00
.................
  		X           23,871 0 0
(10) PATRICK BRAUN......................................................................
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
 10.00
.................
  		X           18,326 0 0
(11) SUZANNE V STROHL......................................................................
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
 10.00
.................
  		X           25,656 0 0
(12) STUART L COLLINS......................................................................
NATIONAL TREASURER
 40.00
.................
  		    X       155,088 0 23,269
(13) KIMBERLY GRAHAM......................................................................
NATIONAL SECRETARY
 40.00
.................
  		    X       195,451 0 24,714
(14) JAMES DEAK......................................................................
PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
 40.00
.................
  		        X   117,840 0 21,164
(15) PAULA DALPIAZ......................................................................
INSURANCE/IT MGR
 40.00
.................
  		        X   117,559 0 21,902
(16) PAUL S SMITHERS......................................................................
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
 40.00
.................
  		        X   147,524 0 23,837
(17) KAREN MCHUGH......................................................................
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 40.00
.................
  		        X   108,531 0 17,902
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) FRANK RANDO........................................................................
CONTROLLER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   135,519 0 22,189
(19) PRATHIMA VADI........................................................................
IT MANAGER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   133,723 0 21,793






















1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 1,661,244 0 209,986
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 9
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
TRIANGLE PRESS

6720 ALLENTOWN BLVD
HARRISBURG,PA17112 		PRINTING AND PUBLISHING 343,702
THE BREWER-GARRETT COMPANY

PO BOX 72324
CLEVELAND,OH44192 		BUILDING REPAIRS 164,877
SLAPPY COMMUNICATIONS

13315 BROADWAY AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44125 		COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES 162,901
ALLEN BAILEY & ASSOCIATES

6907 CAPITAL OF TEXAS HIGHWAY NORTH
AUSTIN,TX78731 		ACTUARIAL SERVICES 111,298
H2R CPA

875 GREENTREE ROAD/SEVEN PARKWAY CE
PITTSBURGH,PA15220 		AUDIT & ACCOUNTING 104,664
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 5
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a FRATERNAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS 524113 21,912,925 21,912,925    
b AMORTIZATION OF IMR 524113 -313,718 -313,718    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 21,599,207
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 51,966,082 51,966,082    
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 97,981,106  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 99,860,284  
c Gain or (loss) 7c -1,879,178  
d Net gain or (loss)......... -1,879,178 -1,879,178    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 17,420
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 9,996
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 7,424   7,424  
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900099 10,545 10,545    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 10,545
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 71,704,080 71,696,656 7,424 0
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 161,600  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 257,218  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 83,242,030  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 981,747      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 2,572,243      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 86,623      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 469,243      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 238,518      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 79,339      
c Accounting ........... 217,347      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 1,106,611      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 147,408      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 268,277      
13 Office expenses ....... 84,686      
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 233,056      
17 Travel ............ 77,481      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 181,919      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 393,335      
23 Insurance ... 72,534      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 823,858      
b BRANCH MEMBERSHIP 694,477      
c COMMISSIONS ON PREMIUMS 558,744      
d DATA PROCESSING 507,977      
e All other expenses -20,780,657      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 72,675,614      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 30,070 1 32,360
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 18,227,618 2 26,389,361
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 258,126 7 244,672
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 9,389,843
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 4,803,929 4,825,006 10c 4,585,914
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 1,067,508,218 11 1,035,437,703
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 1,817,062 13 1,729,677
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 34,877,462 15 35,256,828
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 1,127,543,562 16 1,103,676,515
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 2,009,095 17 1,249,365
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 1,016,458,985 25 993,731,203
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,018,468,080 26 994,980,568
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 29 0
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30 0
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 109,075,482 31 108,695,947
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 109,075,482 32 108,695,947
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,127,543,562 33 1,103,676,515
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
71,704,080
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
72,675,614
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-971,534
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
109,075,482
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-5,235,172
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
5,827,171
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
108,695,947
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FIRST CATHOLIC SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Employer identification number

34-0220540
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   20,100 20,100
b Buildings ....   7,107,385 2,937,168 4,170,217
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   2,262,358 1,866,761 395,597
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 4,585,914
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
AGGREGATE LIFE CERTIFICATES & CONTRACTS RESERVE 945,931,465
CERTIFICATE AND CONTRACT CLAIMS - LIFE 3,584,845
PROVISIONS FOR REFUNDS PAYABLE 1,400,000
PREMIUMS AND ANNUITY ADVANCES RECEIVED 385,996
DEVELOPMENT FUND - NEW BRANCHES 77,990
ACCRUED COMMISSIONS TO FIELD WORKERS 2,345
ASSET VALUATION RESERVE 11,173,376
ACCRUED BENEFITS TO DIRECTORS 314,706
ANNA HURBAN AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS 271,608
DEPOSIT-TYPE CONTRACTS 29,575,289
UNPAID BENEFICIARY TRUST 57,450
ACCRUED BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES 358,756
OTHER LIABILITIES 495,126
ACCRUED TAXES, LICENSES & FEES 102,251
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 993,731,203
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 75,242,728
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 4,645,259
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 4,645,259
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 70,597,469
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 1,106,611
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 1,106,611
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 71,704,080
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 71,579,090
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 10,087
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 10,087
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 71,569,003
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 1,106,611
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,106,611
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 72,675,614
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COGS FOR COOKBOOK SALES NETTED AGAINST PROCEEDS ON 990 9,996. RECONCILIATION WITH F/S 91. CHANGE IN INTEREST MAINTENANCE RESERVE 4,635,172.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COGS FOR COOKBOOK SALES NETTED AGAINST PROCEEDS ON 990, PART VIII 9,996. RECONCILIATION WITH F/S 91.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FIRST CATHOLIC SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Employer identification number
34-0220540
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ST ANDREW ABBEY
10510 BUCKEYE ROAD
CLEVELAND,OH44104 		34-0714321   15,000 0     GENERAL
(2) ST VINCENT ARCHABBEY
300 FRASER PURCHASE RD
LATROBE,PA15650 		75-3102712   20,000 0     GENERAL
(3) ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL
1849 LINCOLN AVE
WHITING,IN46394 		35-0883499   15,000 0     GENERAL
(4) ST CASIMIR PARISH
18022 NEFF ROAD
CLEVELAND,OH44119 		34-0815869   15,000 0     GENERAL
(5) HOLY NAME PARISH
8328 BROADWAY AVE
CLEVELAND,OH44105 		34-0294900   15,000 0     GENERAL
(6) SISTERS OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
21281 CHARDON RD
EUCLID,OH44117 		34-1515352   15,000 0     GENERAL
(7) MISSIONARY SISTERS OF ST BENEDICT
10604 S LECLAIRE
OAK FOREST,IL60453 		75-2985440   15,000 0     GENERAL
(8) SACRED HEART MONASTERY
1910 MAPLE AVE
LISLE,IL60532 		36-2169170   15,000 0     GENERAL
(9) SLOVAK MISSION OF CHICAGO
9855 S KEAN AVE
PALOS HILLS,IL60465 		84-2425176   15,000 0     GENERAL
(10) ST MICHAEL PARISH & SCHOOL
16 W WILHELM ST
SCHERERVILLE,IN46375 		35-0965645   10,000 0     GENERAL
(11) HOLY FAMILY PARISH
444 ST JOHN STREET
PITTSBURGH,PA15239 		20-1540630   10,000 0     GENERAL
(12) EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH
44 PENNSYLVANIA BLVD
MONESSEN,PA15062 		25-1650357   10,000 0     GENERAL
(13) ST ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH
6750 STATE ROAD
PARMA,OH44134 		34-0865249   10,000 0     GENERAL
(14) STS MARY & JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
637 IVER STREET
VALPARAISO,NE68065 		47-0596870   10,000 0     GENERAL
(15) ST MARY MAGDELENE CHURCH
127 S BRIGGS ST
JOLIET,IL60433 		36-2678837   10,000 0     GENERAL
(16) ST VINCENT SEMINARY
300 FRASER PURCHASE RD
LATROBE,PA15650 		25-0964126   10,000 0     GENERAL
(17) ST MICHAEL SCHOOL
3431 ST MICHAEL BLVD NW
CANTON,OH44718 		34-0782263   10,000 0     GENERAL
(18) HOLY TRINITY POLISH MISSION
1118 N NOBLE ST
CHICAGO,IL60642 		36-2171703   10,000 0     GENERAL
(19) ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
1849 LINCOLN AVE
WHITING,IN46394 		35-0883499   10,000 0     GENERAL
(20) ST MICHAEL PARISH & SCHOOL
3430 ST MICHAEL BLVD NW
CANTON,OH44718 		34-0782263   10,000 0     GENERAL
(21) POLICE CHAPLAINS MINISTRY
1140 W JACKSON BLVD
CHICAGO,IL60607 		36-3564588   10,000 0     GENERAL
(22) LIGHT OF HEARTS VILLA
283 UNION ST
BEDFORD,OH44146 		34-1619270   10,000 0     GENERAL
(23) SISTERS OF SAINTS CYRIL & METHODIUS
1002 RAILROAD ST
DANVILLE,PA17821 		24-0795486   10,000 0     GENERAL
(24) CATHOLIC CHARITIES
7911 DETROIT AVE
CLEVELAND,OH44102 		34-1318541   10,000 0     GENERAL
(25) PAWS & THINK
1346 N DELWARE STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46202 		35-2153710   10,000 0     GENERAL
(26) ST THOMASHOLY TRINITY CHURCH
363 WEST 11TH AVE EXTENSION
HOMESTEAD,PA15120 		20-1542051   9,000 0     GENERAL
(27) ST JOSAPHAT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
8624 WHITE OAK AVE
MUNSTER,IN46321 		35-2016846   8,000 0     GENERAL
(28) OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH
3395 EAST 53RD ST
CLEVELAND,OH44127 		34-0733173   8,000 0     GENERAL
(29) ST LUDMILA CATHOLIC CHURCH
2107 J STREET SW
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52404 		42-0680249   8,000 0     GENERAL
(30) ST WENCESLAUS PARISH
205 NORTH LIDICE AVE
TABOR,SD57063 		46-0239785   8,000 0     GENERAL
(31) ST JOHN NEUMANN REGIONAL SCHOOL
259 LAFAYETTE AVE
PALMERTON,PA18071 		23-2042189   8,000 0     GENERAL
(32) THE NEW CZECH VOICE OF CLEVELAND
5839 MAUREEN DR
SEVEN HILLS,OH44131 		26-9422106   7,000 0     GENERAL
(33) CZECH CONNECTION
279 4TH STREET SE
BRITT,IA50423 		23-7538025   7,000 0     GENERAL
(34) GLOBAL SLOVAKIA
9075 S 1300 E SUITE 102
SANDY,UT84094 		88-1686228   7,000 0     GENERAL
(35) YOUTH CHALLENGE
800 SHARON DR
WESTLAKE,OH44145 		34-1396825   7,000 0     GENERAL
(36) ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
195 S KANKAKEE ST
COAL CITY,IL60416 		36-2270042   6,000 0     GENERAL
(37) ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC CHURCH
260 BRUNO RD
GREENSBURG,PA15601 		25-1087399   6,000 0     GENERAL
(38) SLOVAK CULTURAL GARDEN
2900 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
CLEVELAND,OH44101 		34-0714321   6,000 0     GENERAL
(39) ST NICHOLAS CHURCH
226 S WASHINGTON ST
WILKESBARRE,PA18701 		24-0803616   5,000 0     GENERAL
(40) ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH & CATHOLIC SCHOOL
612 HIGH ST
BEATRICE,NE68310 		47-0447179   5,000 0     GENERAL
(41) IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH
202 ALABAMA ST SE
LONSDALE,MN55046 		41-0718325   5,000 0     GENERAL
(42) ST THOMAS MORE CHURCH & CATHOLIC SCHOOL
4180 N AMBER DR
BROOKLYN,OH44144 		34-0826176   5,000 0     GENERAL
(43) ST CATHERINE CHURCH
4500 220TH STREET E
PRIOR LAKE,MN55372 		46-0187030   5,000 0     GENERAL
(44) ST PATRICK PARISH
1225 WEST MAIN ST
WHITEWATER,WI53190 		39-1048731   5,000 0     GENERAL
(45) ST WENDELIN PARISH
2281 COLUMBUS ROAD
CLEVELAND,OH44113 		34-0714758   5,000 0     GENERAL
(46) ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCHYOUTH MINISTRY
1849 LINCOLN AVE
WHITING,IN46394 		35-0883499   5,000 0     GENERAL
(47) ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
121 CENTER AVE
PRAGUE,NE68050 		47-0470077   5,000 0     GENERAL
(48) ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH
20087 HUB DRIVE
NEW PRAGUE,MN56071 		41-0695519   5,000 0     GENERAL
(49) OUR LADY OF VICTORY PARISH
16 SECOND STREET
HARVEYS LAKE,PA18618 		23-1714601   5,000 0     GENERAL
(50) ST WENCESLAUS CHURCH
214 EAST 2ND STREET
WAHOO,NE68066 		47-0401237   5,000 0     GENERAL
(51) ST WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH
2343 NAVY AVE
BRITT,IA50423 		42-0794363   5,000 0     GENERAL
(52) CHURCH OF ST WENCESLAUS
215 EAST MAIN ST
NEW PRAGUE,MN56071 		41-0695519   5,000 0     GENERAL
(53) ST WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH
207 CHURCH ST
SPILLVILLE,IA52132 		42-0703242   5,000 0     GENERAL
(54) GATE OF HEAVEN CHURCH
40 MACHELL AVE
DALLAS,PA18612 		24-0810458   5,000 0     GENERAL
(55) CHURCH OF THE HOLY GHOST
254 NORTH WOOD DALE RD
WOOD DALE,IL60191 		36-2167023   5,000 0     GENERAL
(56) SAINTS PETER & PAUL PARISH
13 HUDSON RD
WILKESBARRE,PA18705 		24-0820955   5,000 0     GENERAL
(57) VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH
740 W WALNUT ST
MT PLEASANT,PA15666 		25-0969487   5,000 0     GENERAL
(58) HOLY CROSS ACADEMY
307 SIEBERT RD
PITTSBURGH,PA15237 		81-5351479   5,000 0     GENERAL
(59) KINGS COLLEGE
133 NORTH RIVER ST
WILKESBARRE,PA18702 		24-0804602   5,000 0     GENERAL
(60) ST WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
108 N LINDEN
WAHOO,NE68066 		47-0401237   5,000 0     GENERAL
(61) ST JOHN NEUMANN SCHOOL
420 CHERRY ST
CLARKSON,NE68629 		47-0379004   5,000 0     GENERAL
(62) CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
4720 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15213 		20-0478989   5,000 0     GENERAL
(63) MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY
301 LAKE STREET - MH-232
DALLAS,PA18612 		24-0795406   5,000 0     GENERAL
(64) ST JOHN NEPOMUCENE SCHOOL
130 FTONT ST
WESTON,NE68070 		47-0403977   5,000 0     GENERAL
(65) ST WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
227 MAIN ST E
NEW PRAGUE,MN56071 		41-0695519   5,000 0     GENERAL
(66) BYZANTINE CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF PARMA
5000 ROCKSIDE RD SUITE 310
INDEPENDENCE,OH44131 		84-2072147   5,000 0     GENERAL
(67) ST MICHAEL SLOVAK CEMETERY
605 CHURCH STREET
JESSUP,PA18434 		27-2383133   5,000 0     GENERAL
(68) LITTLE ANGELS CHILD CARE CENTER
312 S 2ND STREET
HOWELLS,NE68641 		47-0408255   5,000 0     GENERAL
(69) SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
1560 ELDRIDGE AVE
TWIN FALLS,ID83301 		46-4346568   5,000 0     GENERAL
(70) YOUNGSTOWN SISTER CITIES
2634 TAFT AVE
YOUNGSTOWN,OH44502 		34-1744632   5,000 0     GENERAL
(71) CRISIS CENTER FOR SOUTH SUBURBIA
PO BOX 39
TINLEY PARK,IL60477 		36-3039964   5,000 0     GENERAL
(72) SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
PO BOX 224
YOUNGSTOWN,OH44503 		27-0223497   5,000 0     GENERAL
(73) DIOCESE OF JOLIET
16555 WEBER RD
CREST HILL,IL60403 		36-2167849   5,000 0     GENERAL
(74) ST JOSEPH'S CENTER
2010 ADAMS AVE
SCRANTON,PA18509 		24-0795689   5,000 0     GENERAL
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED TO QUALIFYING FRATERNAL MEMBERS. 219 257,218      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT AN ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. U.S. ORGANIZATIONS WHO RECEIVE GRANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT FUNDS WERE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE WITH PICTURES OR OTHER EVIDENCE. ORGANIZATIONS WHO RECEIVED GRANTS OF $5,000 OR MORE ARE LISTED ON SCHEDULE I DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE GRANTS ARE ACTUALLY PAID. THESE SPECIAL GRANTS ARE TYPICALLY AWARDED QUADRENNIALLY. AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT IS ACCRUED ON AN MONTHLY BASIS OVER A FOUR YEAR PERIOD. THE AMOUNT ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 1(A) INCLUDES THE SPECIAL GRANT AMOUNTS THAT WERE ACCRUED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR $150,000), PLUS MISCELLANEOUS OTHER GRANTS PAID IN CASH ($11,600). SCHEDULE I, PART II LISTS THE CURRENT YEAR CASH BASIS AMOUNTS PAID TO EACH ORGANIZATION RECEIVING $5,000 OR MORE. PART III SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY PAID DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FIRST CATHOLIC SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Employer identification number

34-0220540
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1CYNTHIA MARIA MALESKI
NATIONAL,PRESIDENT/CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 320,602
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		19,279
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0 		13,937
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0 		353,818
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0 		0
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0
2KIMBERLY GRAHAM
NATIONAL SECRETARY 		(i)

(ii)		 195,451
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
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0 		10,777
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0 		13,937
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0 		220,165
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0 		0
-------------
0
3STUART L COLLINS
NATIONAL TREASURER 		(i)

(ii)		 155,088
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
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0 		9,332
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0 		13,937
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0 		178,357
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0 		0
-------------
0
4PAUL S SMITHERS
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER 		(i)

(ii)		 147,524
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
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0 		9,900
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0 		13,937
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0 		171,361
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0 		0
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0
5FRANK RANDO
CONTROLLER 		(i)

(ii)		 135,519
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		8,252
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0 		13,937
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0 		157,708
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0 		0
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0
6PRATHIMA VADI
IT MANAGER 		(i)

(ii)		 133,723
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,856
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0 		13,937
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0 		155,516
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0 		0
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0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FIRST CATHOLIC SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Employer identification number

34-0220540
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE EXTENDED TO ANY PERSON IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE CHARTER, THE BY-LAWS, AND THE ACTIONS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A AT THE GENERAL CONVENTION, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GOVERNING BODY OF THE ASSOCIATION, DELEGATES ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEN OPERATES AS THE GOVERNING BODY BETWEEN CONVENTIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B AT THE GENERAL CONVENTION, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GOVERNING BODY OF THE ASSOCIATION, DELEGATES ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEN OPERATES AS THE GOVERNING BODY BETWEEN CONVENTIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST SEEK APPROVAL FROM A GENERAL OR SPECIAL CONVENTION ONLY IF THEY WISH TO AMEND THE ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS, EXCEPT IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE III A6.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE EXTENDED DUE DATE OF THE TAX RETURN. THE PARTNER OF THE ACCOUNTING FIRM WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS BOARD MEMBERS MAY HAVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EVERY DECEMBER, THE NATIONAL SECRETARY DISTRIBUTES CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONAIRES TO EVERY BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE CONVENTION APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE ASSOCIATION'S ELECTED OFFICERS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS PER THE BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST, FIRST CATHOLIC SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION (FCSLA) WILL MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT FSCLA'S OFFICE. FCSLA WILL ALSO MAKE ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS OR THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 261,467. FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES 204,767. COLLECTION & BANK CHARGES 143,180. STATE INSURANCE LICENSING AND FEES 128,031. MATCHING FUNDS TO BRANCHES 125,809. TEMPORARY OFFICE HELP 95,193. MEMBER AWARDS 81,925. TELEPHONE 67,048. SUNDRY GENERAL EXPENSES 59,794. EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE 51,593. MEDICAL EXAMS 44,460. BUREAU & ASSOCIATION DUES 38,192. GIFTS & FLOWERS 13,268. BOARD DEVELOPMENT 8,473. CHANGE IN AGGREGATE RESERVES -22,103,857.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN NONADMITTED ASSETS 83,187. CHANGE IN ASSET VALUATION RESERVE 1,108,812. REALIZED CAPITAL LOSSES TRANSFERRED TO IMR LIABILITY 4,635,172.
PART XII, LINE 2C FIRST CATHOLIC SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHARTERED AN AUDIT COMMITTEE, WITH SPECIFIC POWERS AND DUTIES RELATING TO FCSLA'S INDEPENDENT AUDIT PROGRAM AND INTERNAL CONTROL PROGRAM. THE COMMITTEE MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND PROVIDES ACTIVE OVERSIGHT TO FCSLA'S FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES. THE COMMITTEE IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL, EVALUATION, COMPENSATION, AND OVERSIGHT OF FCSLA'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT, WHICH IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ASSOCIATION BYLAWS.
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