named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Croatian Scholarship Fund
Financial support program for Croatian students in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, administered in partnership with the Croatian Scholarship Fund in California.
Glas slobodne Hrvatske
Weekly Croatian-language radio broadcast featuring news from Croatia, cultural content, music, and community announcements, aired live every Wednesday and Saturday.
Hrvatski TV program
Television program launched in 1975, providing Croatian-language content including documentaries, cultural features, and special events coverage.
Humanitarian Aid Initiatives
Supports humanitarian causes including fundraising for churches in Croatia and aid during the Croatian War of Independence.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute community aid and support humanitarian initiativesDistributes Christmas food packages to community members and has provided financial and organizational support for humanitarian causes, including the construction of the Church of Croatian Martyrs in Udbina, Croatia, and support for the Zagreb-based publication „Politički zatvorenik.“
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Fund scholarships for Croatian studentsProvides ongoing financial support for student scholarships through the Croatian Scholarship Fund and for students associated with the Napredak cultural society in Zagreb and Sarajevo.
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
- Operate Croatian-language radio station for the East Coast diasporaOperates the only Croatian-language radio station on the East Coast of the United States, broadcasting continuously since February 22, 1969, with weekly live programs on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and expanded digital access via online streaming. Programming includes news from Croatia, public service announcements, folk and popular music, cultural commentary, and community advertisements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$9K12%
Program service revenue$14K20%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$50K
expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$16K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$346K
Cash$218K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$320K
Liquid reserves52.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +566.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ANGIE PASA — TREASURER
- JAKOV SARIC — BUILDING
- MARGIE BRAJDIC — PRESIDENT
- ROBERT PRIBANIC — IT
- ROMY GRGAS — SECRETARY
- ROSE HUZOVIC — INITIATIVES
- VANESSA BULIC — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Croatia Fund, Inc. Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Croatian Chronicle Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 789 "Slobodna Hrvatska" Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Croatian Scholarship Fund Partner — Partner organization through which the club supports scholarships for Croatian students in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- HKD Napredak NY Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Hrvatska katolička misija blaženog Ivana Merza Partner — Partners with the Blessed Ivan Merz Catholic Mission in Astoria to serve the Croatian community.
- Hrvatska katolička misija blaženog Ivana Merza Partner — Religious partner providing weekly community updates for radio programming.
- Hrvatska Župa sv. Ćirila i Metoda Partner — Collaborates with the Croatian Parish of St. Cyril and Methodius in cultural and community activities.
- Hrvatska župa sv. Ćirila i Metoda Partner — Hosted the founding meeting of the Croatian Radio Club in its church hall.
- Hrvatska župa sv. Ćirila i Metoda i sv. Rafaela Partner — Hosted the founding meeting of Croatian Radio Club in 1969 at its Manhattan church location.
- Hrvatski Radio Sat Network — Implied primary program or network name associated with Croatian Radio Club Inc.
- Hrvatski dječji festival Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Hrvatski nacionalni nogometni klub (HNNK) CROATIA New York Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Hrvatski šahovski klub NY Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Ivan Grbešić Government — Predsjednik Savjeta Vlade RH za Hrvate izvan Hrvatske who attended the 50th anniversary celebration.
- Klub Imotski Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Klub Poljičana NY Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia Government — Recognized the organization with an official charter for long-term voluntary work in connecting Croatians abroad and nurturing Croatian language and culture.
- Pjer Šimunović Government — Veleposlanik Hrvatske u SAD-u who attended the 50th anniversary celebration.
- Radio "Glas Bosne i Hercegovine" Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- Republic of Croatia Government — Received an official certificate from the President of the Republic of Croatia for long-term voluntary work preserving Croatian language and culture abroad.
- Republika Hrvatska Government — Recognized by the President of the Republic of Croatia with an official letter of commendation.
- The Croatian Academy of America Partner — Shared club facilities for meetings and activities.
- WHBI Partner — Radio station that aired the first Croatian-language program for the Croatian Radio Club.
- fra Jozo Grbeša Partner — Kustos iz Chicaga who attended the 50th anniversary celebration.
- Željko Glasnović Government — Hrvatski saborski zastupnik za dijasporu who attended the 50th anniversary celebration.
- Župa sv. Ćirila i Metoda i sv. Rafaela Partner — Religious partner providing content and community updates for radio programming.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Preservation Through Language and Mediamethodology: cultural_preservation_through_mediaBy broadcasting in Croatian and delivering culturally relevant content, the organization sustains national identity, connects diaspora communities across generations, and resists cultural erosion, because language serves as a foundational vehicle for transmitting heritage, values, and collective memory.
- Unifying Diaspora Through Non-Partisan, Community-Driven Broadcastingmethodology: unifying_through_neutralityBy maintaining a pan-Croatian, non-partisan stance and relying on volunteer-driven programming, the organization fosters unity across political and regional divides within the diaspora, because neutrality and community ownership increase trust, broaden engagement, and strengthen collective identity.