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Nonprofit · EIN 41-6039974

MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION

Tax-exempt · HASTINGS, MN 55033

Financials

$50K$46K2022$59K$45K2023$86K$40K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2025990-EZ$85,912$39,857$46,055$478,355$0$478,355
October 31, 2024990-EZ$58,894$44,667$14,227$399,450$0$399,450
October 31, 2023990-EZ$49,746$45,521$4,225$336,827$0$336,827
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$42,437
Membership dues
$27,115
Program service revenue
$7,516
Investment income
$8,844
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,243
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$22,040
Other expenses
$13,574
Program services (functional)
$37,384

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$399,450
Total assets, end of year
$478,355
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$478,355
Cash, savings and investments
$478,355
Gross receipts
$85,912

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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Justin WattsPresident3$0
Rob DavesVice-president2$0
Darcy PinottiRecording Secretary1$0
Cindy Thrury SmithMembership Secretary5$0
Ann KessenTreasurer5$0
Anthony HertzelPublications Chair5$0
Gerald HoekstraNewsletter Editor3$0
Tom TustisonRecords Committee Chair3$0
Kristina Dexter-NienhausGrants Committee Chair2$0
Paul BuddeCommunications Committee Chair3$0
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Justin WattsPresident5$0
Rob DavesVice-president3$0
Darcy PinottiRecording Secretary1$0
Cindy Thrury SmithMembership Secretary10$0
Ann KessenTreasurer10$0
Anthony HertzelPublications Chair10$0
Gerald HoekstraNewsletter Editor3$0
Tom TustisonRecords Committee Chair5$0
Kristina Dexter-NienhausGrants Committee Chair3$0
David CahlanderCommunications Committee Chair5$0
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle TerrellPresident5$0
Justin WattsVice-president5$0
Kathrynne BaumtrogRecording Secretary1$0
Cindy Thrury SmithMembership Secretary10$0
Ann KessenTreasurer10$0
Anthony HertzelPublications Chair10$0
Gerald HoekstraNewsletter Editor3$0
Tom TustisonRecords Committee Chair5$0
Kristina Dexter-NienhausGrants Committee Chair3$0
David CahlanderCommunications Committee Chair5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12805 SAINT CROIX TRL S, HASTINGS, MN 55033-9499
In care of
% CARPENTER NATURE CENTER
Signed the 990-EZ
Ann Kessen, Treasurer
Phone
(651) 462-8487

Mission

Promote knowledge of MN birds

990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Make grants to organizations and researchers for projects contributing to the understanding and conservation of Minnesota birds. A total of three projects received funding during this fiscal year.
    Expenses $4,243 · grants $4,243
  • Gather and disseminate information about Minnesota birds in print and digitally. Publish a quarterly journal and bimonthly newsletter (for approximately 1000 members). Maintain a state website and eBird portal, available to the public.
    Expenses $25,156
  • Hold two annual conferences for presentation of research results and general birding information. Combined attendance in excess of 400.
    Expenses $7,985

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024October 31, 2025March 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2022October 31, 2023March 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
41-6039974
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
1952
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$478,355
Income (IRS master file)
$85,912

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZOctober 2025$85,912$39,857$478,355XML
990-EZOctober 2024$58,894$44,667$399,450XML
990-EZOctober 2023$49,746$45,521$336,827XML
990-EZOctober 2022–––IRS
990-EZOctober 2021–––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 41-6039974).

Questions about MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION

What is the EIN of MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION is 41-6039974.
Is MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
Are donations to MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION 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 ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended October 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MINNESOTA ORNITHOLOGISTS UNION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $85,912, expenses of $39,857 and total assets of $478,355 at year end.

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