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Contact:
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Tadeusz Szyszka - President
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| Phone: |
315-687-1076 |
| Region: |
New York - Downstate |
| Scope: |
State |
| Year Organized: |
1964 |
| Legal Status:: |
Incorporated, Non Profit |
| State of Incorporation: |
New York |
| Tax Exempt Status: |
501c3 - Religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes |
| Principal Focus: |
Scholarships/Financial Aid |
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Civic/Community |
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Arts/Cultural |
| Services: | Scholarships; financial aid | | Arts performance | | Polish culture/dance instruction | | Achievement awards | | Exhibition; museum |
Mission Statement:
The Polish Scholarship Fund, Inc., helps talented students of Polish descent achieve their academic goals by providing them with financial assistance. An all-volunteer, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) fundraising organization, the PSF seeks to increase the number and value of its scholarships through organizing public events that promote Polish culture, heritage, history and traditions.
In recent years, we have reached out to the surrounding Syracuse community and to Poles throughout the state. The Polish Festival in Syracuse's Clinton Square has become the largest cultural event in the history of the Polish community in Central New York.
The momentum for this festival continues to grow among more than 700,000 people in greater Syracuse Metropolitan Area. The PSF believes the Polish Festival is the best way to share its culture and heritage in a celebration that both Poles and non-Poles can appreciate. Besides helping fund scholarships, this family-oriented event showcases Polish heritage, culture and the economic potential of the entire Polish community.
Not only do the events organized by Polish Scholarship Fund, Inc., present an excellent opportunity for Polish entertainers, artists, crafters, musicians and dancers to perform in front of a wide audience, but they also create a forum for businesses and organizations to showcase their goods, services and talents.
The Polish Scholarship Fund has established the Polish Festival as an annual celebration of Polish culture and economic potential. Through television, radio, press and print promotion and advertising, we want to spread the good word about the festival, Polish culture and educational opportunities.
We believe that helping Polish students succeed and promoting the Polish culture are worthy goals. Thank you for your support in helping us achieve them.
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History/Achievements:
PSF, ncorporated as a 501(c)-3, non-profit organization, has presented a Polish Festival for the past 52 years in Central New York. Proceeds from the festival are the primary source of funding for PSF scholarship programs. An all-volunteer organization, the Polish Scholarship Fund has distributed more than $280,000 in scholarship money to students of Polish descent over the past 52 years.
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| Number of Members: |
75 |
| Membership Criteria: |
Support of organization's mission |
| Membership Composition: |
Individuals and Organizations |
| Average Age: |
35 to 45 |
| Native Language: |
Mixed Pol/Eng |
| Meeting Frequency: |
5 to 12 times a year |
| Primary Language at Meetings: |
Mixed Pol/Eng |
| Meeting Location: |
Other |
| Meeting Address: |
First Thursday of the month at Polish Home, 915 Park Ave, Syracuse, NY |
| Last Fiscal Year End: |
12/31/2005 |
| Sources of Revenue: |
Event/Services Fees |
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Institutional/Government Grants |
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Personal Contributions/Bequests |
| Financial Statements Audited: |
Yes |
| Financial Statements Public: |
Yes |
| Major Financial Sponsors: |
New York State Senator - John A. DeFrancisco
Stawski Imports
City of Syracuse
Drs. Dorothy Kozlowska-Kassab & Juan Kassab
Price Chopper
The Gifford Fundation
The Post-Standard
Polish National Alliance
Syracuse Polish Home |
| Projects For Volunteers: | Polish Festival at Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY |
| Offers Financial Aid: |
Yes |
Recurring Special Events:
The Polish Scholarship Fund invites all of you folks to join us at the 53-rd Polish Festival, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 8, 9 & 10, 2007 at Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY.
For more information log onto www.polishscholarship.com or contact Festival Chairman: Tad Szyszka at (315) 687-1076.
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Programs and Services:
After moving to Clinton Square (2003) with new Chairman - Tad Szyszka, Polish Festival is attracting over 25,000 to downtown Syracuse, and is providing an opportunity for Central New Yorkers to learn more about Poland and Polish-American history and culture.
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Officers and Directors:
- Board of Directors: - Rafal Kulczynski, Susie Mazzoni
- Board of Directors: - Tad Sztechmiler, Tad Szyszka
- President - Tad Szyszka
- Vice President - Kasia Prus
- Board of Directors: - Kasia Prus, Andrei Siok, Margaret Skwarnicka, Robert Synakowski
- Vice President - Edward Bartoszewski
- Treasurer - Andre Siok
- Secretary - Malgorzata Skwarnicka
- Director, Advertising & Entertainment - Tad Szyszka
- Director, Beverage And Hospitality - John Bielak & Tad Sztechmiler
- Director, Outstanding Pole Award - John Klocek
- Director, Raffles/mailing - Edward Bartoszewski
- Director, Scholarship Awards - Rafal Kulczynski
- Director, Publicity - Nancy Cummings
- Board of Directors: - Mary Hagen, John Klocek, Lucian Konarski
- Director, Sponsorship Contact - Lucian Konarski
- Director, Miss Polonia - Kasia Prus
- Director, Children's Entertainment - Mary Hagen & Susie Mazzoni
- Director, Facility Engineer - Jacek Grochowski
- Director, Finance - Andre Siok
- Director, Security - Walter Bartoszewski
- Director, Program Book Design - Tad Szyszka
- Director, Hospitality - Anna Bass Masio
- Board of Directors: - John Bielak, Andre Bugajski, Marian Bysiak, Nancy Cummings
- Board of Directors: - Allen Czelusniak, Nancy Greer, Jacek Grochowski, Debbie Hamann
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Additional Office Locations:
Polish Scholarship Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 2025, Syracuse, NY 13220, USA
Contact: Tad Szyszka - Festival Director ()
Phone: (315) 687-1076
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Last Updated: 10/7/2006
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