Nonprofit · EIN 26-1507723
BAVARIAN BLAST
Tax-exempt · NEW ULM, MN 56073
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $164,854 | $199,634 | -$34,780 | $40,507 | $0 | $40,507 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $210,609 | $209,726 | $883 | $75,287 | $0 | $75,287 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $190,079 | $178,778 | $11,301 | $74,404 | $0 | $74,404 |
| October 31, 2021 | 990-EZ | $164,383 | $137,317 | $27,066 | $70,863 | – | $70,863 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,750
- of which government grants
- $2,250
- Program service revenue
- $90,888
- Investment income
- $958
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $54,258
- Other revenue
- $54,258
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,791
- Occupancy
- $22,160
- Travel
- $6,306
- Program services (functional)
- $197,843
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,791
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $75,287
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,507
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $40,507
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $40,507
- Gross receipts
- $199,964
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK ALTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE BODDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY BODE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN FROEHLICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK FURTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KRISTY PAULSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RENAE SABATINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SETH VISSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DODIE WENDINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| TOM FURTH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAUL SABATINO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK ALTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE BODDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY BODE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN FROEHLICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK FURTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KRISTY PAULSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RENAE SABATINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SETH VISSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DODIE WENDINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| TOM FURTH | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAUL SABATINO | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK ALTMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE BODDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY BODE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN FROEHLICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK FURTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LOOFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KRISTY PAULSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RENAE SABATINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SETH VISSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DODIE WENDINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| TOM FURTH | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAUL SABATINO | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL SABATINO | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| TOM FURTH | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| DODIE WENDINGER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY BODE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LOOFT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SETH VISSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY PAULSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SUE BODDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA MILLER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| RICK FURTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RENAE SABATINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN FROEHLICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 911, NEW ULM, MN 56073-0911
- In care of
- % BRUCE BORWERK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- PO Box 911, New Ulm MN 56073
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAUL SABATINO, PO BOX 911, NEW ULM, MN 56073
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Bruce Vorwerk, 726 S Franklin, New Ulm MN 56073
- Signed the 990
- DODIE WENDINGER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (507) 354-7334
- Website
- www.bavarianblast.com
- Return prepared by
- SHELLIE R KAHLER INC
Mission
TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE NEW ULM'S GERMAN HERITAGE THROUGH AN ANNUAL CELEBRTAION SHOWCASING GERMAN MUSIC AND CULTURE.
Program accomplishments
- CITY "GERMAN FESTIVAL" IS HELD EACH YEAR IN JULY TO PROMOTE AND PERPETUATE NEW ULM'S GERMAN HERITAGE.Expenses $197,843 · revenue $145,146
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1507723
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,507
- Income (IRS master file)
- $199,964
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $164,854 | $199,634 | $40,507 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $210,609 | $209,726 | $75,287 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $190,079 | $178,778 | $74,404 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2021 | $164,383 | $137,317 | $70,863 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Bruce Vorwerk | October 31, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-1507723).
Questions about BAVARIAN BLAST
- What is the EIN of BAVARIAN BLAST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BAVARIAN BLAST is 26-1507723.
- Is BAVARIAN BLAST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to BAVARIAN BLAST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BAVARIAN BLAST 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 BAVARIAN BLAST due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BAVARIAN BLAST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BAVARIAN BLAST?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names PAUL SABATINO.
- Who are the officers and directors of BAVARIAN BLAST?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BAVARIAN BLAST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $164,854, expenses of $199,634 and total assets of $40,507 at year end.
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