2023-10-24T21:47:48-07:00 2023-05-31 990EZ 2022-06-01 842116052 POLSKIE STOWARZYSZENIE MLODZIEZY INC POLS 9292668324 15 E 65TH ST NEW YORK NY 10065 Jakub Staniewski President 3473064333 2023-10-24 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X X WWW.POLISHYOUTH.ORG X X 73695 X 35720 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 37974 48178 -10204 0 0 0 0 25517 0 0 0 3190 0 0 11194 14384 11133 384 0 11517 384 11517 0 0 0 0 384 11517 0 0 384 11517 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 2023 YOUTH BALL: OVER 350 MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ATTENDED A FUNDRAISING GALA DINNER HOSTED BY THE ORGANIZATION WHERE HONORABLE MEMBERS FOR THE POLISH YOUTH COMMUNITY RECEIVED AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE POLISH YOUTH COMMUNITY. 0 45420 ANNUAL YOUTH SKI TRIP: THE COMMUNITY WAS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A DAY SKI TRIP AT BELLE-AYRE MOUNTAIN RESORT IN NY. OVER 80 MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ATTENDED. EXPENSES INCLUDED A SPONSORED LUNCH FOR PARTICIPANTS. 0 875 PULASKI DAY PARADE: THE ORGANIZATION INVITED OVER 200 MEMBERS FROM 20 LOCAL UNIVERSITIES TO MARCH WITH THE CONTINGENT DURING THE ANNUAL PULASKI DAY PARADE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ENTERTAINMENT IN THE FORM OF A FLOAT WITH A DJ FOR PARTICIPANTS. 0 725 47020 JAKUB JAN STANIEWSKI PRESIDENT / CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 35 0 0 0 NATALIA OSTAPOWICZ VICE PRESIDENT / BOARD MEMBER 10 0 0 0 BARTEK SZYMANSKI CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER / BOARD MEMBER 5 0 0 0 NATALIA TURKIEWICZ CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER / BOARD MEMBER 10 0 0 0 VERONICA TECZA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / BOARD MEMBER 15 0 0 0 JULIA WOJTKOWSKI EXECUTIVE SECRETARY / BOARD MEMBER 5 0 0 0 OLIVIA ANNA BAK BOARD MEMBER 5 0 0 0 MAXIM SASAK BOARD MEMBER 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NY VERONICA TECZA 39 ROBIN ROAD WAYNE NJ 074702723 2019565841 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 3900 3642 4476 30395 42413 0 0 14184 43299 57483 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3900 3642 18660 73694 99896 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 99896 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3900 3642 18661 73695 99898 X 2023 YOUTH BALL 43299 5325 37974 0 0 45528 0 1550 1100 0 0 43299 5325 37974 0 0 45528 0 1550 1100 48178 -10204 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 OTHER EXPENSES INCLUDE GENERAL PROGRAM AND EVENT EXPENSES, WEBSITE AND DOMAIN EXPENSES, COMPANY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, DUES PAID BY ORGANIZATION FOR SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING EXPENSES, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENTS, OTHER TRAVEL, OTHER GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES SUCH AS BANKING EXPENSES The delay in filing was not an oversight but was a direct result of our organization's books remaining open due to an outstanding invoice that had been incorrectly issued to us by a partner organization. The potential impact of this invoice on our Form 990 was significant enough to warrant a delay; if it hadn't been rectified, our reported revenue and expenses would have been misrepresented. In relation to not filing an extension, based on the feedback and communication timeline provided by our partner organization, we genuinely believed that the invoice issue would be addressed and rectified promptly, thus allowing us to meet the original filing deadline. We would like to emphasize that our organization was neither neglectful nor careless. Our actions were underpinned by a commitment to ordinary business care and prudence. Prompt communication was established with the partner organization to resolve the incorrect invoice as soon as we identified it. Our decision to wait was driven purely by our dedication to ensuring that our tax filings were an accurate reflection of our organization's true financial status. Addressing the future, we have already initiated corrective measures to ensure that such delays do not recur. This includes the implementation of a robust review process for all incoming invoices to identify discrepancies at the earliest stage. Furthermore, we have established improved communication channels with our partner organizations to facilitate faster resolution of any potential discrepancies. An internal review mechanism is now also in place to assess the need for filing extensions in situations marked by uncertainty. We respectfully request the IRS to consider these unique circumstances and abate the penalty associated with the late filing of our Form 990. Our organization remains committed to ensuring compliance with all tax obligations.