Nonprofit · EIN 45-0262160
STEER INC
Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,851,438 | $2,540,783 | $310,655 | $7,942,671 | $71,632 | $7,871,039 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,514,974 | $2,184,632 | $330,342 | $7,397,198 | $114,011 | $7,283,187 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $517,937
- Membership dues
- $33,749
- Program service revenue
- $143,949
- Investment income
- $346,793
- Net rental income
- $10,000
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $63,547
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,936
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,820,502
- Other revenue
- $1,842,759
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,761,385
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $191,816
- Other salaries and wages
- $211,584
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $482,180
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,117
- Occupancy
- $45,864
- Travel
- $3,843
- Depreciation
- $565
- Program services (functional)
- $2,043,344
- Management and general (functional)
- $277,783
- Fundraising (functional)
- $219,656
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,397,198
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,942,671
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $71,632
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,871,039
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $105,327
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,853,873
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,835,974
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,035,065
- Gross receipts
- $3,068,967
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- ND
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH KOST TERM 123124 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO Officer | 40 | $106,919 | $18,193 |
| IVAN FRIESEN TERM 53125 | ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $78,275 | $18,541 |
| KARN LAMON | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $56,525 | $8,721 |
| RANDY HAUCK | DIRECTOR (CHAIR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR (VICE CHAIR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE SCHAUER | DIRECTOR (TREASURER) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG SCHELHAAS | DIRECTOR (SECRETARY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMON BARNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS BOGAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURTIS COUNTESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DECKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERROD MACDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT PETERSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM SAILER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLYN SCHERBENSKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF SLEEP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IAN ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEAU BENDIGO | DIRECTOR (TERM 4/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH KOST TERM 123124 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO Officer | 40 | $110,206 | $18,088 |
| IVAN FRIESEN EFF 111623 | ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $71,555 | $16,824 |
| KARN LAMON | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $60,927 | $8,182 |
| BRUCE BRUNNER | DIRECTOR (CHAIR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY HAUCK | DIRECTOR (VICE CHAIR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE SCHAUER | DIRECTOR (SECRETARY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG SCHELHAAS | DIRECTOR (TREASURER) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS BOGAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURTIS COUNTESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DECKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERROD MACDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON MAHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MARRS DEC 2102024 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONOVAN NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT PETERSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM SAILER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLYN SCHERBENSKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1236, BISMARCK, ND 58502-1236
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BEAU BENDIGO, PO BOX 1236, BISMARCK, ND 58502
- Signed the 990
- BEAU BENDIGO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (701) 258-4911
- Website
- WWW.STEERINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRADY MARTZ PLLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH BY RAISING MONEY TO HELP EXISTING MISSIONARY SOCIETIES GET THE GOSPEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME BY MEANS AND METHODS AS SET FORTH IN THE ARTICLES.
Program accomplishments
- STEER HAS ONE PROGRAM - A 3-WAY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.1) BY INVESTING IN THE LEGACY FUND, DONORS LEVERAGE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION TO GENERATE ANNUAL RETURNS THAT HELP FUND GLOBAL MISSION ENDEAVORS.2) FARMERS AND RANCHERS SIGN UP TO RECEIVE LEGACY FUNDS, WHICH THEY USE TO PURCHASE LIVESTOCK OR PLANT CROPS. THE PROFITS FROM THESE PROJECTS ARE THEN USED TO SUPPORT THEIR CHOSEN MISSIONARIES OR MISSION PROJECTS WITHIN STEER'S MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. 3) APPROVED MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER WITH STEER TO RECEIVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT, ENABLING THEM TO CONTINUE PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST GLOBALLY. FOR THESE ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR MISSIONARIES, STEER SERVES AS A WONDERFUL CHANNEL FOR RECEIVING PRAYER AND FINANCIAL BACKING, EMBODYING A SPIRIT OF PARTNERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE BODY OF CHRIST.Expenses $2,043,344 · grants $1,761,385 · revenue $2,038,319
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0262160
- 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
- 1962
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20J)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,942,671
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,068,967
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,851,438 | $2,540,783 | $7,942,671 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,514,974 | $2,184,632 | $7,397,198 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,013,738 | $1,824,369 | $6,881,534 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 45-0262160).
Questions about STEER INC
- What is the EIN of STEER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEER INC is 45-0262160.
- Is STEER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1962.
- Are donations to STEER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEER 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 STEER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STEER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STEER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BEAU BENDIGO.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,919 (KEITH KOST TERM 123124, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO).
- How much revenue does STEER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,851,438, expenses of $2,540,783 and total assets of $7,942,671 at year end.
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