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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1423587

BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · BOVEY, MN 55709

Financials

$60K$18K2023$63K$11K2024$67K$25K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$67,128$25,352$41,776$1,551,008$750$1,550,258
December 31, 2024990$62,607$11,096$51,511$1,340,428$750$1,339,678
December 31, 2023990$59,998$18,117$41,881$1,111,873$0$1,111,873
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$40,282
of which government grants
$36,715
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,499
Net income from fundraising events
$25,347
Other revenue
$25,347

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$750
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,000
Program services (functional)
$21,884
Management and general (functional)
$3,468

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,340,428
Total assets, end of year
$1,551,008
Total liabilities, end of year
$750
Net assets, end of year
$1,550,258
Publicly traded securities
$1,251,511
Gross receipts
$81,716
Employees
0
Volunteers
22
Year formed
1980
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John CardPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Bob BurbieVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shannon FremlingSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Justin BecknerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ryan AckermanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Rebecca OlsonClerk/Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul SavilleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Robyn HeinleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jarred BergrenPresident Township
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John CardPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Bob BurbieVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shannon FremlingSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Justin BecknerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ryan AckermanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Rebecca OlsonClerk/Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul SavilleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Robyn HeinleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jarred BergrenPresident Township
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shannon FremlingTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$1,500
John CardPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$750
Isreal SavilleVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jerrell AckermanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Troy BecknerChief
Trustee or director
1$0
Becca OlsonClerk/Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Ben WorcesterTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Robyn HeinleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
John KannasChairman of Town Board
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
41420 SCENIC HWY, BOVEY, MN 55709-7021
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Justin Beckner, 41420 Scenic Highway, Bovey, MN 55709
Signed the 990
Justin Beckner, Treasurer
Phone
(218) 245-2099
Return prepared by
STERLE & CO LTD

Mission

Relief Association associated with the Balsam Fire department

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Providing of pension service benefits to the members of the Balsam Fire Department
    revenue $37,545
  • Provide community and member welfare activities for the members of the Balsam Fire Department
    Expenses $21,884 · revenue $29,583

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-1423587
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,551,008
Income (IRS master file)
$81,716

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$67,128$25,352$1,551,008XML
990December 2024$62,607$11,096$1,340,428XML
990December 2023$59,998$18,117$1,111,873XML
990December 2022$57,095$16,414$907,459IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 41-1423587).

Questions about BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION is 41-1423587.
Is BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1986.
Are donations to BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION 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 BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Justin Beckner.
Who are the officers and directors of BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BALSAM VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,128, expenses of $25,352 and total assets of $1,551,008 at year end.

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