What is the PVR Scholarship Fund?

In 2004, the NSS Board of Directors established a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation for the sole purpose of raising funding through major gifts, special programs, and donations of members and non-members alike. 

Management of the PVR Scholarship Fund

The fund is managed by a board of directors, separate from the National Slovak Society, since it is a separate corporation registered with the Internal Revenue Service and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations.  Currently funds are invested in the Investment Growth Program of the National Slovak Society.  The NSS independent and appointed certified public accounting firm provides annual audits and reporting to the US Treasury Department and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The official registration and financial information of the PVR Scholarship Fund may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.

Solicitation of Major Gifts

One of the four avenues for raising funds is to approach major corporations and foundations seeking grants for educational purposes.  Currently, the responsibility is that of the secretary-treasurer of the fund.

"Perpetual Scholarships"

The second avenue is the promotion of a "Perpetual Scholarship".  For a gift of $10,000 one can establish this scholarship that will give a grant of $400.00 annually to one of our young members for as long as the fund remains in existence.  This "Perpetual Scholarship" can be designated in memory of a loved one, or in thanksgiving for a particular person or event.  The donor can even choose what educational field the scholarship should be given, i.e. medicine, education, engineering, law, etc.

Individual and Group Donations

The third avenue of funding is through gifts from groups and individuals, such as our regions and assemblies, or from our members and non-members.  These gifts may come through special programs approved by the NSS Board of Directors, or through individual gifts.  All gifts given to the PVR Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

"Tree of Life"

The fourth avenue of fund raising is our "Tree of Life", a memorial tree of engraved leaves, acorns and rocks, located int he lobby of the National Slovak Society home office, that commemorates memorials and congratulatory thoughts from our regions, assemblies, members and friends

...a gift of $250 or more adds an engraved "Leaf" to the tree
...a gift of $5,000 or more adds an engraved "Acorn" to the tree
...a gift of $10,000 or more adds an engraved "Rock" beneath the tree.

A "Perpetual Scholarship"is available to those who donate $10,000 or more. THe donor can designate the field of study for the scholarship that will be granted each year.

More Information

If you wish more information about the PVR Scholarship Fund, please call our Fraternal Activities Director Karen Lynne Orban at 1-800-488-1890 at Ext. 1010.