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Nonprofit · EIN 23-1579118

LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC

Tax-exempt · ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

Financials

$349K$706K2023$70K$634K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$70,013$633,528-$563,515$2,725,659$2,718,625$7,034
December 31, 2023990$349,488$706,094-$356,606$2,894,864$2,874,830$20,034
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,158
Program service revenue
$373,032
Investment income
-$319,977
Net rental income
$4,800
Net gain from sales of assets
-$498,482
Other revenue
$4,800

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$19,662
Benefits paid to members
$155,347
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$204,910
Other salaries and wages
$65,660
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$293,579
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$45,359
Occupancy
$7,241
Depreciation
$6,703
Program services (functional)
$412,598
Management and general (functional)
$220,930

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,894,864
Total assets, end of year
$2,725,659
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,718,625
Net assets, end of year
$7,034
Land, buildings and equipment
$363,416
Publicly traded securities
$1,197,659
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,034
Gross receipts
$1,846,691
Employees
8
Year formed
1954
State of legal domicile
PA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELENA BERZINSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$86,239$3,397
IVETA KNESESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$56,256$3,330
JOHN GUNARS BERZINSPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$30,663$985
ULDIS VILCINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$21,600$0
SILVIA AUGSTROZETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$2,440$0
DAVIS BERZINSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
IGOR STURM ESQUIREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN GUNARS BERZINSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
45$131,403$5,820
IVETA KNESESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$54,912$3,300
ELENA BERZINSVP - FINANCE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$51,249$2,544
SILVIA AUGSTROZETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$480$0
IGOR STURM ESQUIREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
DR JANIS ZVARGULISVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8119 CADWALADER AVE, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027-2413
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELENA BERZINS
Signed the 990
ELENA BERZINS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(215) 635-4137
Return prepared by
PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC

Mission

ASSIST MEMBERS WITH MEDICAL, MORTUARY, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA, INC. HAS PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE: FOR MORTUARY EXPENSES
    Expenses $37,358 · revenue $19,532
  • FOR MEDICAL BENEFITS
    Expenses $17,822 · revenue $29,924
  • FOR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL EXPENSES
    Expenses $100,167 · revenue $126,992
  • SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH CARE EXPENSES OTHER MEMBER AID AND OPERATING EXPENSES
    Expenses $257,251 · grants $19,662 · revenue $196,584

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-1579118
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,725,659
Income (IRS master file)
$1,846,691

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$70,013$633,528$2,725,659IRS
990December 2023$349,488$706,094$2,894,864XML
990December 2022$910,361$725,621$3,142,466IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 23-1579118).

Questions about LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC

What is the EIN of LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC is 23-1579118.
Is LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1983.
Are donations to LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC 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 LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELENA BERZINS.
Who are the officers and directors of LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,239 (ELENA BERZINS, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does LATVIAN RELIEF FUND OF AMERICA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $70,013, expenses of $633,528 and total assets of $2,725,659 at year end.

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