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The Bellows Falls Polish American Club 1 Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Social and recreational clubs.

Category: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics / Recreational, Pleasure, or Social Club (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$148k (2023)

Expenses
$104k (2023)

Total Assets
$292k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.01k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,926
Expenses
$103,627
Net Income
$44,299
Net Assets
$290,386
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,998
8.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,462
3.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,000
0.7%
Net Fundraising $5,948
4.0%
Sales of Assets -$3,525
Net Inventory Sales $41,727
28.2%
Other Revenue $3,257
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,855
28.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,769
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $292,395
Total Liabilities $2,009
Net Assets $290,386
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $11,855 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $10,993 $0 $0
Jesse Smart (Director) $7,007 $0 $0
Michael Whitcomb (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Kinney (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Alison Bigwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott Carr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Cooney (Bar Manager) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$82,843
Expenses
$104,122
Net Income
-$21,279
Net Assets
$246,086
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,677
12.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,687
5.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,000
1.2%
Net Fundraising $3,607
4.4%
Sales of Assets $216
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $28,657
34.6%
Other Revenue $684
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,451
21.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,491
12.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,157
Total Liabilities $2,071
Net Assets $246,086
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Podgurski (President) $8,858 $0 $0
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $7,565 $0 $0
Jesse Smart (Director) $4,771 $0 $0
Alison Bigwood (Secretary) $1,257 $0 $0
Michael Whitcomb (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Kinney (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Carr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Cooney (Bar Manager) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$72,321
Expenses
$73,618
Net Income
-$1,297
Net Assets
$267,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,863
13.6%
Program Services $9,560
13.2%
Investment Income $5,884
8.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $800
1.1%
Net Fundraising $2,862
4.0%
Sales of Assets $4,771
6.6%
Net Inventory Sales $20,926
28.9%
Other Revenue $1,320
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,066
32.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,061
Total Liabilities $1,696
Net Assets $267,365
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ray Cooney (Bar Manager) $11,100 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $5,696 $0 $0
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $3,756 $0 $0
Jesse Smart (Trustee) $2,310 $0 $0
Alison Bigwood (Secretary) $1,204 $0 $0
Pat Aumand (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Carr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$53,810
Expenses
$48,195
Net Income
$5,615
Net Assets
$268,662
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,184
33.8%
Program Services $4,320
8.0%
Investment Income $3,298
6.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $200
0.4%
Net Fundraising $180
0.3%
Sales of Assets $18,131
33.7%
Net Inventory Sales -$5,108
Other Revenue $3,770
7.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,125
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $268,737
Total Liabilities $75
Net Assets $268,662
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pat Aumand (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Baraby (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Smart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $0 $0 $0
Ali Waite Bigwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Carr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$73,840
Expenses
$70,187
Net Income
$3,653
Net Assets
$263,047
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,917
4.0%
Program Services $8,755
11.9%
Investment Income $3,735
5.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,600
2.2%
Net Fundraising $8,833
12.0%
Sales of Assets $3,572
4.8%
Net Inventory Sales $2,751
3.7%
Other Revenue $5,937
8.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,000
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,539
Total Liabilities $1,492
Net Assets $263,047
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Todd Clough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Smart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $0 $0 $0
Ali Waite Bigwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Carr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$89,469
Expenses
$73,731
Net Income
$15,738
Net Assets
$259,394
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,574
5.1%
Program Services $10,505
11.7%
Investment Income $3,502
3.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,700
1.9%
Net Fundraising $4,312
4.8%
Sales of Assets $13,505
15.1%
Net Inventory Sales $16,231
18.1%
Other Revenue $3,560
4.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,275
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $261,184
Total Liabilities $1,790
Net Assets $259,394
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Todd Clough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Smart (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $0 $0 $0
Ali Waite Bigwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Carr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$69,501
Expenses
$81,456
Net Income
-$11,955
Net Assets
$243,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,394
13.5%
Program Services $10,200
14.7%
Investment Income $3,073
4.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,510
2.2%
Net Fundraising $1,939
2.8%
Sales of Assets $6,372
9.2%
Net Inventory Sales $5,437
7.8%
Other Revenue $1,850
2.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,300
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,359
Total Liabilities $1,703
Net Assets $243,656
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Todd Clough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Baraby (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Baraby (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $0 $0 $0
Ali Waite Bigwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Carr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$78,585
Expenses
$89,002
Net Income
-$10,417
Net Assets
$255,611
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,820
7.4%
Program Services $9,390
11.9%
Investment Income $2,958
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,650
2.1%
Net Fundraising $3,873
4.9%
Sales of Assets $7,486
9.5%
Net Inventory Sales $8,373
10.7%
Other Revenue $1,343
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,300
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $257,225
Total Liabilities $1,614
Net Assets $255,611
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Todd Clough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Baraby (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Baraby (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $0 $0 $0
Ali Waite Bigwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James Waryas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$105,296
Expenses
$107,660
Net Income
-$2,364
Net Assets
$266,028
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,401
8.0%
Program Services $9,895
9.4%
Investment Income $2,561
2.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,800
2.7%
Net Fundraising $3,065
2.9%
Sales of Assets $2,176
2.1%
Net Inventory Sales $8,421
8.0%
Other Revenue $23,511
22.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,300
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $267,784
Total Liabilities $1,756
Net Assets $266,028
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Todd Clough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Baraby (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Vince Cherico (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $0 $0 $0
Ali Waite Bigwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James Waryas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$111,940
Expenses
$84,493
Net Income
$27,447
Net Assets
$268,392
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,583
5.9%
Program Services $12,730
11.4%
Investment Income $2,627
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,350
3.0%
Net Fundraising $4,412
3.9%
Sales of Assets $12,006
10.7%
Net Inventory Sales $13,236
11.8%
Other Revenue $4,885
4.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,300
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $270,416
Total Liabilities $2,024
Net Assets $268,392
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Todd Clough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Baraby (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Vince Cherico (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $0 $0 $0
Ali Waite Bigwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James Waryas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$75,730
Expenses
$84,105
Net Income
-$8,375
Net Assets
$240,945
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,020
2.7%
Program Services $9,340
12.3%
Investment Income $2,625
3.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,200
2.9%
Net Fundraising $6,147
8.1%
Sales of Assets $1,374
1.8%
Net Inventory Sales $4,959
6.5%
Other Revenue $1,720
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,300
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $242,702
Total Liabilities $1,757
Net Assets $240,945
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $2,200
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Lawlor (Treasurer) $6,300 $0 $0
Todd Clough (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Waite (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Vince Cherico (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Podgurski (President) $0 $0 $0
Ali Waite Bigwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Waryas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$97,912
Expenses
$90,379
Net Income
$7,533
Net Assets
$249,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,200
2.2%
Program Services $12,410
12.7%
Investment Income $5,696
5.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,060
3.1%
Net Fundraising $278
0.3%
Sales of Assets $27
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $7,768
7.9%
Other Revenue $873
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,300
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,983
Total Liabilities $1,663
Net Assets $249,320
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $3,060

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$78,649
Expenses
$86,441
Net Income
-$7,792
Net Assets
$241,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,000
3.8%
Program Services $11,636
14.8%
Investment Income $4,807
6.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,150
1.5%
Net Fundraising -$3,694
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,406
12.0%
Other Revenue $606
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,300
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,297
Total Liabilities $2,510
Net Assets $241,787
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $1,150

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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