Nonprofit · EIN 41-1423647
MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · STILLWATER, MN 55082
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $238,917 | $234,866 | $4,051 | $176,793 | $25,220 | $151,573 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $196,325 | $186,047 | $10,278 | $169,086 | $21,481 | $147,605 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $165,273 | $164,548 | $725 | $150,182 | $12,855 | $137,327 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $54,726
- of which government grants
- $1,880
- Membership dues
- $17,850
- Program service revenue
- $172,677
- Investment income
- $940
- Other revenue
- $10,574
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,423
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $55,577
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,878
- Occupancy
- $1,357
- Travel
- $9,426
- Program services (functional)
- $205,137
- Management and general (functional)
- $29,729
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $169,086
- Total assets, end of year
- $176,793
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,220
- Net assets, end of year
- $151,573
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $151,573
- Gross receipts
- $238,917
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Gustafson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Van Dyken | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joey LeMay | Information Officer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Graham Wessberg | ISA Council Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Blake Thilmony | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Gustafson | President | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Van Dyken | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Kerrick Sarbacker | Information Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lara Newberger | ISA Council Representative | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Thilmony | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Stufft | President | 5 | $0 |
| Ryan Gustafson | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Kerrick Sarbacker | Information Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lara Newberger | ISA Council Representative | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Van Dyken | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5865 NEAL AVE N BOX 179, STILLWATER, MN 55082-2177
- In care of
- % WILLIAM NIETZ
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 115 Green Hall 1530 N Cleveland, St Paul MN 55108
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jack Spadafore, 5865 Neal Ave N, PMB 179, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Jay Maier, 115 Green Hall 1530 N Cleveland, St Paul MN 55108
- Signed the 990
- Jack Spadafore, Treasurer
- Phone
- (651) 500-1045
- Website
- MSA-Live.org
Mission
The Minnesota Society of Arboriculture is a leader in community forestry. Our purpose is to advance the education, science, technology and practice of arboriculture and community forestry through awareness, appreciation and benefits to our residential tree communities.
Program accomplishments
- The Minnesota Society of Arboriculture provides certification exam opportunities throughout the year for individual to become Certified Arborists or renew their license with the International Society of Arboriculture.Expenses $32,372 · revenue $27,250
- The Minnesota Society of Arboriculture provides Educational Programs throughout the year to our members and the general public. These educational opportunities allow for CEUs and professional development.Expenses $91,724 · revenue $77,210
- The Minnesota Society of Arboriculture hosts Workshops and Training throughout the year to our members and the general public. These are more introductory experiences for industry professionals.Expenses $16,141 · revenue $13,587
- The Minnesota Society of Arboriculture provides several Qualification opportunities throughout the year. These allow more advanced certification offerings, including Tree Risk Assessment.Expenses $48,963 · revenue $41,215
- Tree climbing championship - brings together 65 competitors in a competitive environment, to display and advance the skills of working arborists to the general public, with over 75 volunteers and over 200 spectators and public attendingExpenses $15,937 · revenue $13,415
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1423647
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $176,793
- Income (IRS master file)
- $238,917
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $238,917 | $234,866 | $176,793 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $196,325 | $186,047 | $169,086 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $165,273 | $164,548 | $150,182 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Jay Maier | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 41-1423647).
Questions about MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED is 41-1423647.
- Is MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED 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 SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED 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 MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED 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 MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jack Spadafore.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $238,917, expenses of $234,866 and total assets of $176,793 at year end.
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