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Nonprofit · EIN 41-6025383

THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

Financials

$1.7M$1.7M2023$2.1M$1.9M2024$2.2M$1.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$2,195,120$1,631,758$563,362$2,073,466$362,745$1,710,721
June 30, 2025990$2,105,622$1,872,311$233,311$1,348,744$257,054$1,091,690
June 30, 2024990$1,704,720$1,736,699-$31,979$1,060,385$218,677$841,708
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,047,977
of which government grants
$52,909
Membership dues
$37,305
Program service revenue
$1,122,908
Investment income
$11,030
Net rental income
$13,205
Other revenue
$13,205

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$10,527
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$81,696
Other salaries and wages
$847,833
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,073,709
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,380
Accounting fees
$10,299
Occupancy
$102,532
Depreciation
$35,136
Program services (functional)
$1,233,637
Management and general (functional)
$211,663
Fundraising (functional)
$186,458

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,348,744
Total assets, end of year
$2,073,466
Total liabilities, end of year
$362,745
Net assets, end of year
$1,710,721
Land, buildings and equipment
$987,350
Publicly traded securities
$396,346
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,344,119
Net assets with donor restrictions
$366,602
Gross receipts
$2,195,120
Employees
53
Volunteers
284
Year formed
1990
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEANA ANDERSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
32$81,697
AARON VERDELL CALLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
JASMIN QUIGGLEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
CHRISTOPHE LESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
PHILIPP BURCHARTZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
TODD BRANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
NORBERT KREUZERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
MICHAEL GROEBNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
RACHEL BARCLAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
DAVID MORKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
LISA SCHREIBERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEANA ANDERSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
32$83,152
AARON VERDELL CALLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
JASMIN QUIGGLEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
CHRISTOPHE LESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
PHILIPP BURCHARTZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
TODD BRANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
NORBERT KREUZERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
MICHAEL GROEBNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
RACHEL BARCLAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
DAVID MORKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
LISA SCHREIBERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JEANA ANDERSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
32$70,056$1,342
AARON VERDELL CALLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
JASMIN QUIGGLEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
GARY SHIPPSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PHILIPP BURCHARTZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
TODD BRANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0
MILES EAKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0
MICHAEL GROEBNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0
CARRIE HESSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0
DANIKA HOFFMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0
MATTHIAS HINRICHSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0
CARLA PASSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 SUMMIT AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2118
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JEANA ANDERSON, 301 SUMMIT AVE, ST PAUL, MN 55102
Signed the 990
JEANA ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(651) 222-7027
Return prepared by
LEWIS KISCH & ASSOCIATES LTD

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE GAI IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO A BROADER WORLD THROUGH GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EDUCATION. THE GAI IS THE LARGEST GERMAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL IN NORTH AMERICA, OFFERING CLASSES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES. ADDITIONALLY, THE GAI PRODUCES YEAR-ROUND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • KINDERSTUBE PRESCHOOL - A FULLY LICENSED LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 THAT ALSO TEACHES KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND WORLD CITIZENSHIP SKILLS. THERE IS ONE LOCATION IN ST. PAUL, MN. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO DEMONSTRATE NEED FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT WITH TUITION.
    Expenses $352,534 · grants $3,428 · revenue $330,037
  • ADULT AND CHILDREN'S GERMAN LANGUAGE EDUCATION - THE GAI OPERATES A GERMAN IMMERSION PRESCHOOL, SATURDAY SCHOOL, AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AGED PRESCHOOL THROUGH TEENS. GAI OFFERS LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES; SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL LANGUAGE LEARNERS. GAI IS ALSO A GERMAN PROFICIENCY EXAM CENTER AND OFFERS TRANSLATION AND TUTORING SERVICES.
    Expenses $463,686 · grants $7,099 · revenue $411,319
  • CULTURAL PROGRAMMING & ADVOCACY - THE GAI OFFERS PUBLIC CULTURAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT ARE FREE OR VERY AFFORDABLE. LARGER EVENTS INCLUDE THE DEUTSCHE TAGE CELEBRATION, ST. PAUL'S OLDEST ETHNIC FESTIVAL, AS WELL AS THE ST. PAUL OKTOBERFEST. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES EVENTS SUCH AS ART AND HISTORY EXHIBITS, BOOK READINGS, DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS, CURRENT EVENT DISCUSSIONS, AND HOLIDAY CONCERTS AND MEALS. THE GAI'S ADVOCACY WORK FOCUSES ON GOALS 4, 7, AND 16 OF THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. GOAL 4 IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION. THE GAI IS AN OFFICIAL APPRENTICESHIP AMBASSADOR OF THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. GOAL 7 IS FOR GERMANY AND THE US TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP BETTER GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY. GOAL 16 IS TO FOSTER PEACE THROUGH COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $417,417 · revenue $381,552

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-6025383
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
1994
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,073,466
Income (IRS master file)
$2,195,120

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$2,195,120$1,631,758$2,073,466XML
990June 2025$2,105,622$1,872,311$1,348,744IRS
990June 2024$1,704,720$1,736,699$1,060,385XML
990June 2023$1,529,014$1,532,695$1,010,733IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 41-6025383).

Questions about THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE is 41-6025383.
Is THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE 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 THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names JEANA ANDERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,697 (JEANA ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does THE GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $2,195,120, expenses of $1,631,758 and total assets of $2,073,466 at year end.

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