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Nonprofit · EIN 41-6023930

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC

Also known as MINNESOTA DIVISION

Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438

Financials

$149K$58K2023$56K$45K2024$70K$84K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$70,264$83,557-$13,293$309,831$0$309,831
December 31, 2024990-EZ$55,749$44,558$11,191$323,124$0$323,124
December 31, 2023990-EZ$148,841$57,503$91,338$311,415$155$311,260
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,882
Membership dues
$8,164
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$8,218
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$19,425
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$32,653
Printing, publications and postage
$1,422
Other expenses
$30,057
Program services (functional)
$55,785

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$323,124
Total assets, end of year
$309,831
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$309,831
Cash, savings and investments
$309,831
Gross receipts
$70,264

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barb HansonTreasurer8$0
Camille MortonNational Director8$0
Cherry SchwartzState Director1$0
Craig SterlePast Division President4$0
David ZentnerNational Director1$0
Griffith PughState Director1$0
Jerry Steele2nd Vice President1$0
Jill CraftonNational Director1$0
John SiekmeierPresident8$0
Joseph Barisonzi1st Vice President8$0
Julie O'LearyState Director1$0
Matthew NortonSecretary4$0
Michael HennenState Director1$0
Michele McCaughtryState Director1$0
Richard BrownState Director1$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert ScheierlState Director1$0
Steven SchaustState Director1$0
Ted SussState Director1$0
Tim JohnsonState Director1$0
Willis MattisonState Director1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barb HansonTreasurer8$0
Camille MortonNational Director1$0
Cherry SchwartzState Director1$0
Craig SterlePast Division President4$0
David ZentnerNational Director1$0
Griffith PughState Director1$0
Jerry Steele2nd Vice President4$0
Jill CraftonNational Director1$0
John SiekmeierPresident8$0
Joseph Barisonzi1st Vice President8$0
Julie O'LearyState Director1$0
Matthew NortonSecretary4$0
Michael HennenState Director1$0
Michele McCaughtryState Director1$0
Richard BrownState Director1$0
Robert ScheierlState Director1$0
Steven SchaustState Director1$0
Ted SussState Director1$0
Tim JohnsonState Director1$0
Willis MattisonState Director1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joseph Barisonzi1st Vice President8$0
Richard BrownState Director1$0
Jill CraftonNational Director/ Treasurer8$0
Howard MarkusState Director1$0
Willis MattisonState Director1$0
Camille MortonState Director1$0
Matt NortonSecretary4$0
Mark OwensState Director1$0
John RustPresident8$0
Steve SchaustState Director1$0
Robert ScheierlState Director1$0
Cherry SchwartzState Director1$0
Gary SchwartzNational Director6$0
John SiekmeierState Director1$0
Rich StaffonState Director1$0
Jerry Steele2nd Vice President4$0
Craig SterleState Director4$0
David ZentnerNational Director6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6601 AUTO CLUB RD, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438-2408
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
2971 State 87 NW, Backus MN 56435
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
Jerry Lamon, 2971 State 87 NW, Backus MN 56435
Signed the 990-EZ
Barbara Hanson, Treasurer
Phone
(651) 221-0215

Mission

To conserve, maintain, protect and restore the soil, forest, waters and other natural resources and promote wise stewardship of the land and the means and opportunities for education of the public with respect to such resources and the sustainable use and enjoyment of these natural resources.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Upper Mississippi River Initiative is a collaborative program co-hosting events with presentation by experts and farmers using regenerative practices in their farming operations to educate other farmers about the benefits of healthy soil ecosystems for water quality.
    Expenses $34,881
  • Six grants were awarded to IWLA Chapters in the Minnesota: 1-Wood, Water and Wildlife Project: Provide Support Albert Lea Community Education's Outdoor Experiential Learning Program which is an initiative designed to engage youth and families in hands-on outdoor education, 2-Prairie Restoration at Chapter Wildlife Preserve, 3-Provide fishing equipment for Science/Physical Education classes that teach fishing skills to Owatonna Middle School Students, 4-BSA 674 & Prairie Woods Chapter Pollinator Garden and Outdoor Classroom, 5-Turbidity and Water Quality Monitoring in the St. Louis River Estuary and 6-A Research grant to lay the groundwork for a future proposal to the Minnesota Historical Society's Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. This project will support the development of a multigenerational exhibit and public storytelling initiative that celebrates the conservation legacy of Richard J. Dorer and the Izaak Walton League's role in southeastern Minnesota.
    grants $12,321
  • The Minnesota Division Izaak Walton League awards scholarships to students in any Ecological Education Program, Environmental Law, Wildlife Management or a program whose primary focus is natural resources management, renewable energy, water resources science, or other environmental sciences. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage people to pursue post-secondary degrees and education related to the environment. the environment. Three scholarship was awarded this year.
    grants $5,000
  • The Minnesota Division is the primary program sponsor for the Year of Water Initiative. Across Minnesota, water shapes our communities, our landscapes, and our shared future. The Year of Water initiative was created to make that connection visible-bringing together celebration, education, and stewardship through locally led action under a statewide banner.
    Expenses $5,000
  • The Minnesota division is hosting IWLA National Convention in Minneapolis, MN in July 2026. Resolutions that are formally adopted at the national convention become official policy and, together with the body of policies developed in the past, provide guidance to League staff, officers, and members as they seek solutions at the local, state, and national levels. The convention also serves to educate members about critical natural resource issues.
    Expenses $15,904

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
41-6023930
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Exempt since
1985
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C300)
Assets (IRS master file)
$309,831
Income (IRS master file)
$70,264

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$70,264$83,557$309,831XML
990-EZDecember 2024$55,749$44,558$323,124XML
990-EZDecember 2023$148,841$57,503$311,415XML
990December 2022$71,134$62,002$220,327IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: Jerry Lamon
December 31, 2009≤ $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 41-6023930).

Questions about IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC

What is the EIN of IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC is 41-6023930.
Is IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Which annual return does IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA 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 IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC 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 IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC?
The 990-N for 2009 names Jerry Lamon.
Who are the officers and directors of IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $70,264, expenses of $83,557 and total assets of $309,831 at year end.

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