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 12/2023, Orthodox Christian Laity generated $62.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $82.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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
PUBLICATION OF A DECLARATION FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN UNITY IN AMERICA IN THE NEW YORK TIMES AND THE WALL STREET JOURNAL; AND PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE BOOKLET PAPERS IN SUPPORT OF A DECLARATION FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN UNITY IN AMERICA VIA MAIL TO 3500 ADDRESSES AND VIA OCL.ORG AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO 6000 EMAIL ADDRESSES.
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE IN-PERSON 35TH ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA; THE VIDEO RECORDING OF THE PRESENTATIONS AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE; AND THE PUBLIC POSTING OF THE VIDEO RECORDING ONLINE.
WEEKLY POSTING OF ARTICLES AND INFORMATION ON OCL.ORG, AND BI-WEEKLY PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN E-NEWSLETTER TO 6,000 SUBSCRIBERS; AND MONTHLY ONLINE MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO ORTHODOXY IN ACTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Peter Zarras President | 1 | $0 | |
Peter Petkas Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
William Souvall Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Gayle E Woloschak Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
George Pontikes Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
George D Karcazes Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $54,403 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $8,404 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $62,807 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,827 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $614 |
Other expenses | $78,802 |
Total expenses | $82,243 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $440,919 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $440,919 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $440,919 |