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Nonprofit · EIN 36-2542366

GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Also known as EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60625

Financials

$58K$75K2023$57K$59K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$57,368$58,884-$1,516$30,406–$30,406
December 31, 2023990-EZ$57,741$74,756-$17,015$31,922–$31,922
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,771
Membership dues
$44,127
Investment income
$1,548
Net income from fundraising events
$2,157
Other revenue
$765

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$300
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$41,852
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$437
Occupancy
$1,381
Printing, publications and postage
$9,668
Other expenses
$5,246
Program services (functional)
$58,884

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$31,922
Total assets, end of year
$30,406
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$30,406
Cash, savings and investments
$30,406
Gross receipts
$62,251

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael RuddickTreasurer10$0
Roger HerodPresident10$0
Peter SchlichtVice President5$0
David RinglerVice President5$0
Ron SohnSecretary2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael RuddickTreasurer10$0
Roger HerodPresident10$0
Peter SchlichtVice President5$0
David RinglerVice President5$0
Ron SohnSecretary2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4740 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-2013
In care of
% MICHAEL RUDDICK
Signed the 990-EZ
Michael Ruddick Ruddick, Treasurer

Mission

Showcase German American Heritage Language & Culture to members and non members

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Showcase German American Heritage Language & Culture to members and non members
    Expenses $58,884

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
36-2542366
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
2008 (13 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$30,406
Income (IRS master file)
$62,251

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$57,368$58,884$30,406XML
990-EZDecember 2023$57,741$74,756$31,922XML
990-EZDecember 2022$71,344$77,985$48,937IRS
990-EZDecember 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 36-2542366).

Questions about GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

What is the EIN of GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS is 36-2542366.
Is GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1968.
Are donations to GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS 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 GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GERMAN AMERICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $57,368, expenses of $58,884 and total assets of $30,406 at year end.

Organizations in its group exemption (13)

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