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EIN 36-6140176

Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture is dedicated to the perservation and perpetuation of Lithuanian Culture. Through our exhibits, classes, seminars, projects, and intercultural programs we celebrate the achievements of Lithuanian Americans, the Lithuanian nation, and Lithuanian communities worldwide. Through our exhibits, classes, projects, & intercultual programs, we celebrate the achievements of Lithuanian Americans, the Lithuanian nation, and Lithuanian communities worldwide.
Total revenues
$543,829
2022
Total expenses
$491,128
2022
Total assets
$4,707,502
2022
Num. employees
10
2022

Program areas at Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture

We operate an ethnic heritage Museum and provide educational programming such as classes, workshops, seminars & intercultural exchanges. Our Museum houses the largest collection of Lithuanian cultural artifacts outside of lithuania and serves 3,000 active members plus numerous visitors. Our collections, periodicals, and library are sought out internationally for scholarly research.

Who funds Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)Illinois Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds$55,000
Lithuanian FoundationBuilding Renovation and Repair$30,000
Ira and Janina Marks Charitable TrustGeneral Charitable Purpose$500

Personnel at Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture

NameTitleCompensation
Sigita BalzekasPresident$0

Financials for Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$309,777
Program services$52,030
Investment income and dividends$144,045
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$25,981
Net income from fundraising events$7,667
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$4,329
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$543,829

Form 990s for Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-11-08990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122022-01-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 8, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $17,000 from Lithuanian Foundation
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60629
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
balzekasmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(773) 582-6500
IRS details
EIN
36-6140176
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
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
Independent
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