Nonprofit · EIN 41-0694702
MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN CTR, MN 55430
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $14,068,461 | $13,701,863 | $366,598 | $12,161,831 | $3,864,926 | $8,296,905 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,565,897 | $13,971,140 | $594,757 | $12,732,746 | $4,802,439 | $7,930,307 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,316,744 | $13,380,405 | -$63,661 | $11,300,368 | $3,964,818 | $7,335,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,622,980
- Program service revenue
- $10,575,679
- Investment income
- $430,605
- Royalties
- $439,197
- Other revenue
- $439,197
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $319,307
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,375,829
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,055,785
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $81,994
- Accounting fees
- $33,283
- Occupancy
- $128,429
- Travel
- $196,013
- Depreciation
- $48,346
- Program services (functional)
- $12,883,835
- Management and general (functional)
- $818,028
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,732,746
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,161,831
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,864,926
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,296,905
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $524,898
- Gross receipts
- $14,068,461
- Employees
- 582
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1960
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erich Martens | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $244,111 | $69,768 |
| Bob Madison | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,875 | $64,382 |
| Charles Campbell | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,501 | $64,200 |
| Lisa Quednow | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,501 | $63,097 |
| Phil Archer | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,501 | $57,282 |
| Laura Machenthun | Director of Technology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,390 | $59,503 |
| Richard Matter | Former Director of Finance Former | 0 | $196,664 | $0 |
| Kristi Peterson | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LeRoy Staples Fairbanks | Board of Director, Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad ODonnell | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Gengler | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Yusuff Abdullah | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daren Messmore | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tavia bachmann | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Prax | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Indra | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Braten | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeanna Lilleberg | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Don Peschel | Board of Director, President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dave Rocheleau | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jake Timm | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Fittante | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Keith Cornell | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Hennen | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Renee Corneille | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jed Helwig | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Gitch | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brent Schimek | Board of Director, Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Obie Kipper Jr | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erich Martens | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $232,043 | $64,666 |
| Bob Madison | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,794 | $60,288 |
| Charles Campbell | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,768 | $59,747 |
| Lisa Quednow | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,768 | $59,273 |
| Richard Matter | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,144 | $48,681 |
| Laura Machenthun | Director of Technology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,126 | $55,516 |
| Kristi Peterson | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LeRoy Staples Fairbanks | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad ODonnell | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Revenig | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Tauer | Board of Director, Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Julie Anderson | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ceil McDonald | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Smokrovich | Board of Director, President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Casey Indra | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Engebretson | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanna Lilleberg | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Peschel | Board of Director, Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Rocheleau | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Timm | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Fittante | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Cornell | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Hennen | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Renee Corneille | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jed Helwig | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Gitch | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Schimek | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| May Thao-Schuck | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erich Martens | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $224,732 | $65,413 |
| Lisa Lissimore | Associate Director Former | 40 | $232,092 | $23,701 |
| Bob Madison | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,867 | $55,743 |
| Charles Campbell | Associate Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,404 | $55,617 |
| Richard Matter | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,831 | $45,212 |
| Laura Machenthun | Director of Technology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,591 | $54,444 |
| Amy Doherty | Assistant Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,273 | $25,343 |
| Suzy Guthmueller | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LeRoy Staples Fairbanks | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Astein Osei | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Revenig | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Tauer | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Julie Anderson | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ceil McDonald | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Smokrovich | Board of Director, Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Casey Indra | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Engebretson | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanna Lilleberg | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Peschel | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Rocheleau | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Timm | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Heier | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Kaus | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Ostrowski | Board of Director, Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Troy Stein | Board of Director, President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| John Vraa | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| M Denarvise Thorton Jr | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Schimek | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| May Thao-Schuck | Board of Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2100 FREEWAY BLVD, BROOKLYN CTR, MN 55430-1735
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Andrew Peden, 2100 Freeway Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- Signed the 990
- Andrew Peden, Director of Finance
- Phone
- (763) 560-2262
- Website
- www.mshsl.org
Mission
The Minnesota State High School League provides educational opportunities for students through interscholastic athletic and fine arts programs and provides leadership and support for member schools. The organization conducts the state competition at the high school level for athletic and fine arts activities.
Program accomplishments
- The organization's efforts provide state competition at the high school level of athletic and fine arts activities including, Hockey, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country Running, Golf, Gymnastics, Speech, One Act Play, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Dance Team, Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Track and Field, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Debate, Music, Robotics, Clay Target and Adapted Athletics.Expenses $9,970,843 · revenue $7,465,593
- The organization's efforts provided member schools support and leadership programs including, catastrophic and tournament insurance, concussion insurance, competition playing rules, and membership rules and policies for fair competition.Expenses $2,264,996 · revenue $2,372,876
- Officials/Coaches/fine Arts Program provides insurance, rule books, training, education, testing, and awards for athletic and fine arts officials, judges, and coaches education. The organization recognizes students by providing 4 year scholarships to individuals attending college. The organization provides various recognition programs throughout the year.Expenses $647,996 · grants $12,000 · revenue $580,650
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-0694702
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption; Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 9349 (17 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,161,831
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,068,461
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $14,068,461 | $13,701,863 | $12,161,831 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $14,565,897 | $13,971,140 | $12,732,746 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $13,316,744 | $13,380,405 | $11,300,368 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $13,682,036 | $10,287,142 | $9,002,158 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | 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 41-0694702).
Questions about MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE is 41-0694702.
- Is MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption; Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE 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 STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Andrew Peden.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $244,111 (Erich Martens, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,068,461, expenses of $13,701,863 and total assets of $12,161,831 at year end.
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