Orthodox Christian Laity is located in West Palm Beach, FL. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orthodox Christian Laity is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Orthodox Christian Laity generated $462.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $79.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OCL IS A PAN-ORTHODOX EDUCATIONAL AND ADVOCACY MINISTRY FORMED IN 1987 TO: ADVOCATE FOR THE RESTORATION AND STRENGTHENING OF THE HISTORIC ROLE OF THELAITY IN THE CONCILIAR GOVERNANCE OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES; SUPPORT THE SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND REGENERATION OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIANCHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES IN ITS APOSTOLIC MISSION; ADVOCATE FOR AND PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE GOVERNANCE OF THE ORTHODOXCHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES; ADVOCATE FOR AND CHAMPION THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVELY AND CANONICALLY-UNIFIED, SELF-GOVERNING AUTOCEPHALOUSORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WEEKLY POSTING OF ARTICLES AND INFORMATION ON OCL.ORG AND BI-WEEKLY PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN E-NEWSLETTER TO 6,000 SUBSCRIBERS
PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE BOOKLET "ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN LAITY CORRESPONDENCE WITH ARCHBISHOP ELPIDOPHOROS REGARDING THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE" VIA MAIL TO 3000 ADDRESSES
PUBLICATION AND MAILING OF 200 COPIES OF THE BOOK "UNDER ONE ROOF: UNITING THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF AMERICAX; AND, THE ORGANIZATION, PRODUCTION AND PUBLIC POSTING OF THE VIDEOTAPED ANNUAL MEETING AND PROGRAM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Zarras President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Peter Petkas Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
William Souvall Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
George D Karcazes Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Gayle E Woloschak Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Argo Georgandis Pyle Past President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $127,424 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $334,892 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $462,316 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $462,316 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $53,916 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $718 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,078 |
All other expenses | $921 |
Total functional expenses | $79,512 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $393,827 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $393,827 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $393,827 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $393,827 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Orthodox Christian Laity has recieved totaling $41.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $41 |
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