Nonprofit · EIN 20-3680328
ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CHICAGO, IL 60606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $93,389 | $78,599 | $14,790 | $90,107 | $4,910 | $85,197 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $92,506
- Membership dues
- $873
- Other revenue
- $10
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,127
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,100
- Other expenses
- $73,372
- Program services (functional)
- $77,335
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $75,317
- Total assets, end of year
- $90,107
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,910
- Net assets, end of year
- $85,197
- Cash, savings and investments
- $82,118
- Gross receipts
- $93,389
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADELSA HOTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SAMIR XHURRETA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MUHARREM ABAZI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| FATOS BRAHIMI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| FIORELA PAZOLLI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ARMAN ZUMBERI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KLEMENS KUQI | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LIRIDONA HOTI | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SARANDA ASANOSKI | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| EDON SHAQIRI | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606-1803
- In care of
- % BUJAR BREZNICA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 201 W LAKE STREET PO BOX 180, CHICAGO IL 60606
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- ELTON ADEMI, 201 W LAKE STREET PO BOX 180, CHICAGO IL 60606
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LIRIDONA HOTI, TREASURER
- Phone
- (312) 702-0096
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.AACIUSA.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- PORTE BROWN LLC
Mission
THE ALBANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS ("AACI") WORKS TOWARD PRESERVING AND PROMOTING THE ALBANIAN CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND HISTORY THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES AND SOCIAL EVENTS IN ILLINOIS.
Program accomplishments
- AACI FOCUSES ON CULTURAL PRESERVATION, SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR ITS MEMBERS. AACI HOSTS NUMEROUS EVENTS THROUGH THE YEAR, INCLUDING FESTIVALS, NETWORKING GATHERINGS AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS. ONE OF THEIR LARGER EVENTS, BYREK FEST, CELEBRATES ALBANIAN CUISINE AND CULTURE, FEATURES FOOD, MUSIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESExpenses $68,745 · grants $4,127
- OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAM SERVICES.Expenses $8,590
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3680328
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $90,107
- Income (IRS master file)
- $93,389
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- February 23, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $93,389 | $78,599 | $90,107 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: ELTON ADEMI | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Gjaneto Harusha | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-3680328).
Questions about ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS
- What is the EIN of ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS is 20-3680328.
- Is ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2023.
- Are donations to ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS?
- The 990-N for 2023 names ELTON ADEMI.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,389, expenses of $78,599 and total assets of $90,107 at year end.
Other nonprofits in CHICAGO
- THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION EIN 46-4950751 · last filed 990 for 2024
- CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA EIN 36-2167823 · last filed 990 for 2025
- FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY EIN 36-2167011 · last filed 990 for 2024
- LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO EIN 36-6008929 · last filed 990 for 2025
- NAVY PIER INC EIN 27-4813461 · last filed 990 for 2024
- KENNETH C GRIFFIN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY EIN 36-2167797 · last filed 990 for 2024
- WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS INC EIN 36-2246703 · last filed 990 for 2025
- THE JOFFREY BALLET EIN 36-4009741 · last filed 990 for 2025
All nonprofits in CHICAGO · Illinois · Arts, culture and humanities