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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1713633

CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · ELY, MN 55731

Financials

$112K$43K2023$103K$60K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$103,054$59,990$43,064$1,055,363$0$1,055,363
December 31, 2023990$112,309$42,729$69,580$935,268$0$935,268
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$86,616
Membership dues
$4,710
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$17,296
Net gain from sales of assets
-$52
Net income from sales of inventory
-$858
Other revenue
-$858

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$22,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$860
Program services (functional)
$44,896
Management and general (functional)
$15,094

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$935,268
Total assets, end of year
$1,055,363
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,055,363
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,055,363
Gross receipts
$141,249
Employees
0
Volunteers
48
Year formed
1992
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN LUXPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TRESSA THEISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
ROBERT BREAZEALEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CORTNEY GROSZVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JOHN MCKINNEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TED WEILANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARGARET SCHEINERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RYAN TREDINNICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JOHNATHAN P FLOYDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
PARKER PREWITDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOE MINGRONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SHANE JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC PETERSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
BRIAN LUXVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
ADAM LONGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TRESSA THEISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
ROBERT BREAZEALEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CORTNEY GROSZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DONALD W LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN MCKINNEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSEPH MINGRONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TED WEILANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
EVAN HARDYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARGARET SCHEINERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 428, ELY, MN 55731-0428
In care of
% DAVID M HYINK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRIAN LUX, PO BOX 428, ELY, MN 55731
Signed the 990
BRIAN LUX, PRESIDENT
Phone
(405) 838-7181
Return prepared by
OLSEN THIELEN & CO LTD

Mission

PROVIDE A CONTINUING INTEREST IN AND SUPPORT FOR THE MISSION AND PROGRAMS OF THE CHARLES L. SOMMERS NATIONAL HIGH ADVENTURE BASE AND THE NORTHER TIER NATIONAL HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE $2,000 HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP RETAIN QUALIFIED STAFF. PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAM-RELATED GEAR TO HELP RETAIN STAFF WITH PROGRAM RELATED GEAR. PROMOTE NORTHERN TIER PROGRAMS AT VIRTUAL EVENTS SUCH AS UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING, ROUND TABLES, ETC. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHERN TIER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM. CONDUCT VOLUNTEER WORK WEEK AT NORTHER TIER TO HELP MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FACILITY THAT SUPPORT THE PROGRAM. CONDUCT SEMINAR DAY TO PASS ALONG KNOWLEDGE OF WILDERNESS TECHNIQUES AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO NEW AND RETURNING STAFF. SUPPORTING PROJECT TO WRITE A HISTORY BOOK OF NORTHERN TIER. HOLD REUNION FOR STAFF ALUMNI. PROVIDE GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ADMINISTER THE NATIONAL HIGH ADVENTURE AWARDS PROGRAM. SUPPORT STAFF RECRUITMENT EFFORTS.
    Expenses $44,896 · grants $22,500

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-1713633
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1992
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B840)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,055,363
Income (IRS master file)
$141,249

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$103,054$59,990$1,055,363IRS
990December 2023$112,309$42,729$935,268XML
990December 2022$135,214$57,216$795,344IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 41-1713633).

Questions about CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC is 41-1713633.
Is CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC 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 CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC 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 CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRIAN LUX.
Who are the officers and directors of CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHARLES L SOMMERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $103,054, expenses of $59,990 and total assets of $1,055,363 at year end.

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