the organization at a glance

programs

Little Bulgarian School in Chicago, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Illinois. It was established in 2010 with the mission to empower the Bulgarian-American community in the Chicago area through high-quality education in Bulgarian language, culture, and heritage for students from preschool to 12th grade.

As of 2024, LBSC operates and supports 7 programs:

  • Little Bulgarian School, K-12 Sunday school in Elk Grove Village, IL.
  • Chudnoteka, pre-K Sunday school in Elk Grove Village, IL.
  • The Little Bulgaria School, pre-K - 9 Sunday school in Des Plaines, IL.
  • Online Sunday School.
  • Seal of Biliteracy and Global Seal of Biliteracy in Bulgarian - preparatory course and exam.
  • The Little Bulgaria Cultural Center in Des Plaines for arts, concerts, sports, and community events.
  • The Bulgarian Academy of Languages, a private elementary day school in Des Plaines.

compliance

  • Legal Name: Little Bulgarian School in Chicago, Inc. d.b.a Little Bulgaria Center
  • IRS: EIN 27-3040834, 501(c)(3) charitable organization
  • D-U-N-S Number: 07-874-2628
  • GuideStar.org: Gold Seal of Transparency
  • Independent tax audit for FY2022 completed by Kutchins, Robins & Diamond, LTD
  • SAM.gov registration
  • Illinois Attorney General's Charitable Trust Bureau
  • Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Illinois State Board of Education

management

The Little Bulgarian School in Chicago has a two-level management structure - The Board of Directors and Operational Management.

The Board of Directors is comprised of seven members who oversee the organization's activities, policies, and finances. These members are experienced professionals who are fully committed to the mission of the Little Bulgarian School in Chicago.

The Operational Management (OM) is responsible for the administration and day-to-day operations of the organization. The OM employees report to the Board of Directors monthly.

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