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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8644416

MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS

Also known as MN VALLEY NWR REFUGE FRIENDS

Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425

Financials

$68K$101K2022$73K$136K2023$172K$142K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$171,872$141,565$30,307$225,286$61,308$163,978
September 30, 2024990-EZ$73,057$136,438-$63,381$328,706$197,932$130,774
September 30, 2023990-EZ$68,347$101,035-$32,688$197,714$574$197,140
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$142,328
of which government grants
$22,500
Program service revenue
$6,490
Investment income
$4,171
Net income from sales of inventory
$18,883
Other revenue
$18,883

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$37,648
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$37,648
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$725
Accounting fees
$5,788
Occupancy
$962
Program services (functional)
$125,898
Management and general (functional)
$15,667

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$328,706
Total assets, end of year
$225,286
Total liabilities, end of year
$61,308
Net assets, end of year
$163,978
Net assets without donor restrictions
$24,846
Net assets with donor restrictions
$139,132
Gross receipts
$204,502
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
MN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALISON SCHAUBEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
15$37,648
DAVID GUZZIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARK JENSENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SHANNON BREIMHURSTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CATHY NIGGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL KURTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MELISSA WORTHINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVEN SUTTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM WORTHINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALISON SCHAUBEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR15$36,395
DAVID GUZZIPRESIDENT5$0
MARK JENSENTREASURER5$0
SHANNON BREIMHURSTSECRETARY5$0
ANNE CLARRISSIMEAUXDIRECTOR1$0
MICHAEL KURTZDIRECTOR1$0
ABBY MARQUARTDIRECTOR1$0
JES TORMOENDIRECTOR1$0
TOM WORTHINGTONDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALLISON SCHAUBEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR15$0
DAVID GUZZIPRESIDENT5$0
MARK JENSENTREASURER5$0
SHANNON BREIMHURSTSECRETARY5$0
ANNE CLARRISSIMEAUXDIRECTOR1$0
MICHAEL KURTZDIRECTOR1$0
ABBY MARQUARTDIRECTOR1$0
JES TORMOENDIRECTOR1$0
TOM WORTHINGTONDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3815 AMERICAN BLVD E, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425-1659
In care of
% STEVEN SUTTER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ALISON SCHAUB, 3815 AMERICAN BOULEVARD EAST, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425
Signed the 990
JEFF JENTZ, TREASURER
Phone
(952) 858-0737
Return prepared by
CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD

Mission

WORKING WITH OTHERS TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE FISH, WILDLIFE AND PLANTS AND THEIR HABITATS FOR THE CONTINUING BENEFIT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE O.CONTINUED SERVING AS FISCAL AND PROJECT AGENT FOR LARGE FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM, FUNDING EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND ARTS PROGRAMMING AT THE MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE IN BLOOMINGTON. IN ADDITION, DUE TO A CHANGE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, WE HAD TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WITH PROGRAMMING FROM DEI TO LEADERSHIP THROUGH CONFLICT. NATURE STORE HAS REVISED ITS OPERATING SYSTEM, INSTALLED A NEW SYSTEM OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED A POP UP SHOP PROTOCOL TO BE AT LARGE COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS.ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO DIVERSIFY FUNDS FROM NEW GRANT SOURCES. WE WERE ABLE TO USE THESE NEW FUNDS TO SUPPORT GEAR AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR THE INTERNS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE CONSISTENT FUNDING FOR EDUCATION AT THE REFUGE.
    Expenses $125,898 · revenue $25,373

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-8644416
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$225,286
Income (IRS master file)
$204,502

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$171,872$141,565$225,286XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$73,057$136,438$328,706XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$68,347$101,035$197,714XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8644416).

Questions about MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS

What is the EIN of MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS is 20-8644416.
Is MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ALISON SCHAUB.
Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,648 (ALISON SCHAUB, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $171,872, expenses of $141,565 and total assets of $225,286 at year end.

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