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EIN 51-0210113

Polish Museum of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1935
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
To operate a museum containing materials pertaining to Poland and the Polish-American community in order to benefit current and future generations.
Related structure
Polish Museum of America is a subordinate organization under Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA).
Total revenues
$1,161,080
2023
Total expenses
$763,795
2023
Total assets
$2,272,431
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at Polish Museum of America

Operation of the Museum and Library

Who funds Polish Museum of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jack's FoundationUnrestricted Donation$100,000
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA)Cultural$85,000
Polish Army Veterans Association of America - 90 Post ChicagoSee Part Iv$20,000
...and 9 more grants received

Financials for Polish Museum of America

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$884,033
Program services$17,268
Investment income and dividends$30,595
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$15,559
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$203,577
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,048
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,161,080

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Data update history
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Edward T and Ellen K Dryer Charitable
January 17, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $85,000 from Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA)
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Edward T and Ellen K Dryer Charitable
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Jack's Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
984 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
polishmuseumofamerica.org/ 
Phone
(773) 384-3352
IRS details
EIN
51-0210113
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1935
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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