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American Friends of the Czech Republic

American friends of the czech republic (afocr) is the voice of the american community supporting close & strong czech-u.s. Relations. We advocate for the czechs as a bulwark …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About American Friends of the Czech Republic

Bi-lateral relations & outreach: the board of afocr conducts periodic trips within the U.S. And to the czech republic to meet with officials, business leaders, constituents, and other stakeholders to understand current issues and concerns, foster cooperation, and promote the organization's mission. Moravia tornado relief: afocr masaryk project: afocr supervises and provides funds for the regular upkeep and maintenance of the tom garrigue masaryk memorial statue and surrounding national park land in washington, d.c. We hold two commerative events each year in conjunction with the czech and slovak embassy in washington, d.c. To honor tomas garrigue masaryk, the first president of czechoslovakia.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P11
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

American friends of the czech republic (afocr) is the voice of the american community supporting close & strong czech-u.s. Relations. We advocate for the czechs as a bulwark of freedom & democracy in central europe, a region vital to u.s. Interests. We foster ties in the areas of diplomacy, governmental affairs, business, security, & education. Afocr was founded to advocate for czech admission into the north atlantic treaty organization. Since 1995, we have worked to:- sponsor visiting czech parliamentarians to shadow members of the u.s. Congress & meet with u.s. Government officials- help build & engage the czech caucus in the u.s. Congress & offer to conduct briefings for congress & the state department- meet with officials in the czech republic to foster cooperation & understanding- cooperate & partner with the embassy of the czech republic to the u.s. To conduct educational & commemorative events- host lectures & seminars with u.s. & czech political & academic leaders

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.76
Program$0.76
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Friends of the Czech Republic has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Friends of the Czech Republic is a registered human services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 521921393. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $114K in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Friends of the Czech Republic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521921393. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American Friends of the Czech Republic has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

American Friends of the Czech Republic is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Friends of the Czech Republic has $114K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Friends of the Czech Republic is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $114K in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Friends of the Czech Republic. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Friends of the Czech Republic holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Bi-lateral relations & outreach: the board of afocr conducts periodic trips within the U.S. And to the czech republic to meet with officials, business leaders, constituents, and other stakeholders to understand current issues and concerns, foster cooperation, and promote the organization's mission. Moravia tornado relief: afocr masaryk project: afocr supervises and provides funds for the regular upkeep and maintenance of the tom garrigue masaryk memorial statue and surrounding national park land in washington, d.c. We hold two commerative events each year in conjunction with the czech and slovak embassy in washington, d.c. To honor tomas garrigue masaryk, the first president of czechoslovakia. American Friends of the Czech Republic is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $114K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to American Friends of the Czech Republic are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Friends of the Czech Republic is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521921393, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
76% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Jan S•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 52 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1995
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Friends of the Czech Republic

What is American Friends of the Czech Republic?
American Friends of the Czech Republic is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Bi-lateral relations & outreach: the board of afocr conducts periodic trips within the U.S. And to the czech republic to meet with officials, business leaders, constituents, and other stakeholders to understand current issues and concerns, foster cooperation, and promote the organization's mission. Moravia tornado relief: afocr masaryk project: afocr supervises and provides funds for the regular upkeep and maintenance of the tom garrigue masaryk memorial statue and surrounding national park land in washington, d.c. We hold two commerative events each year in conjunction with the czech and slovak embassy in washington, d.c. To honor tomas garrigue masaryk, the first president of czechoslovakia.
When was American Friends of the Czech Republic founded?
American Friends of the Czech Republic was founded in 1995.
Who leads American Friends of the Czech Republic?
Jan Smilek serves as Treasurer.
Where is American Friends of the Czech Republic located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is American Friends of the Czech Republic's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Friends of the Czech Republic trustworthy?
American Friends of the Czech Republic has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Friends of the Czech Republic's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521921393.
What is American Friends of the Czech Republic's website?
http://www.afocr.org