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CROATIAN AMERICAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY · EIN 205621020 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B99 · Education · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$88K
expenses
$118K
net assets
$200K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

The Foundation supports organizations which focus on the treatment, cure and prevention of deadly illnesses and hospitals and group homes that care for and improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities and illnesses who are in need of medical assistance.

profile · synthesized from sources

CROATIAN AMERICAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC is a New York-based grantmaking foundation that supports organizations focused on medical care, treatment of serious illnesses, and improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities or in need of medical assistance. It funds health, human services, and educational programs both in the United States and Croatia, with a particular emphasis on aiding veterans, pediatric cancer patients, and economically disadvantaged families. The foundation primarily operates through grants to other nonprofits.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $30K
    TUNNEL TO TOWERS-help Americas heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families,and build custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and aiding the victims of major U.S. disasters.
  2. #2 $10K
    CAM NEELY FOUNDATION provides a place for families of pediatric cancer patients to stay while they are treated at the New England Medical Center.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Cam Neely Foundation
Operates a housing facility for families of pediatric cancer patients receiving treatment at New England Medical Center in Boston.
Croatian Franciscan Fathers Youth Club
Teaches Croatian language, history, dance, and song to children to preserve cultural heritage.
Eksa Grupa
Provides medical equipment for home and hospital care in support of treatment and quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses.
Gift of Life International
Conducts international medical missions for diagnostic screening, surgery, and medical training in underserved regions.
Humanitarna Udružba Duga Vukova
Provides humanitarian aid to impoverished individuals and families in Croatia.
Tunnel to Towers
Provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families; builds smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders; supports disaster victims and aims to end veteran homelessness.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 2 activities
    • Funding aid to impoverished individuals in Croatia
      Funds Humanitarna Udružba Duga Vukova to provide aid to impoverished individuals in Croatia.
    • Funding provision of medical equipment through Eksa Grupa
      Funds Eksa Grupa to provide medical equipment for home and hospital care in Croatia.
  • Financial and Emotional Support for Bereaved Families 1 activity
    • Direct financial assistance for funeral expenses
      Provided a charitable donation to Sylvana Budimir to cover funeral expenses for her young daughter.
  • Religious Education Support 1 activity
    • Funding Croatian heritage education for children
      Funds the Croatian Franciscan Fathers Youth Club to teach children Croatian language, history, and culture, including dance and song, to strengthen their connection to Croatian heritage.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Funding housing for families of pediatric cancer patients
      Funds the Cam Neely Foundation to provide housing for families of pediatric cancer patients receiving treatment at the New England Medical Center.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding medical missions and training through Gift of Life International
      Funds Gift of Life International to conduct medical missions involving diagnostic screening, surgery, and medical training.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding mortgage-free homes and smart homes for Gold Star families, fallen and injured first responders, and veterans
      Funds Tunnel to Towers to provide mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families and custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, while also supporting efforts to eradicate veteran homelessness and aid victims of major U.S. disasters.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Direct financial assistance for widows and families in need
      Provided a donation to Ljubica Dujmovic, a Croatian widow, to help her support herself and her five children.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$88K
expenses
Total expenses$118K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$118K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$200K
Cash$200K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$200K
Liquid reserves20.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -28.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • ANDREW DRAZIC — Trustee
  • DAMIR PENAVA — Trustee
  • DAVID ROSINI — President
  • DENIS LISICA — Trustee
  • GEORGE CORLUKA — Trustee
  • KRISTIANA MISKOVIC — Treasurer
  • STEVE GRZIC — Trustee
  • TOMISLAV NOGALO — Vice President
  • VINNY NALETILIC — Trustee
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Cam Neely Foundation Partner — Funded to provide housing for families of pediatric cancer patients receiving treatment at the New England Medical Center.
  • Croatian Franciscan Fathers Youth Club Partner — Funded to teach children Croatian language, history, and culture, including dance and song, to strengthen their connection to Croatian heritage.
  • Eksa Grupa Partner — Funded to provide medical equipment for home and hospital care.
  • Gift of Life International Partner — Funded to conduct medical missions for diagnostic screening, surgery, and medical training.
  • Humanitarna Udružba Duga Vukova Partner — Funded to provide aid to impoverished individuals in Croatia.
  • Tunnel to Towers Partner — Funded to provide mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families and custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and to support eradication of veteran homelessness and disaster relief.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Targeted Grantmaking for Medical Care and Illness Prevention
    methodology: targeted_grantmaking
    By directing grants to organizations focused on treating, curing, and preventing deadly illnesses, the foundation aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses, because targeted funding accelerates impact in high-need medical areas.