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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1685257

THE ABANA FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WORTHINGTON, MN 56187

Financials

$105K$49K2023$111K$51K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE ABANA FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$110,568$50,811$59,757$301,015$0$301,015
December 31, 2023990$105,224$49,019$56,205$241,258$0$241,258
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$91,732
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$23,018
Net income from fundraising events
-$4,242
Net income from sales of inventory
$60
Other revenue
-$4,182

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$44,947
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$50,811

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$241,258
Total assets, end of year
$301,015
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$301,015
Publicly traded securities
$265,429
Net assets without donor restrictions
$301,015
Gross receipts
$114,810
Employees
0
Year formed
2012
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
KATHRYN M LESNAREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
PAMELA S WENDLANDVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JANA BERNDTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SAMARAH HADLEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATE PELZELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
TOM KORTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KYLE WENDLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TREVOR TURNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM KORTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KATE PELZELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
TREVOR TURNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KYLE WENDLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
PAMELA S WENDLANDVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHRYN M LESNAREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
SAMARAH HADLEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JANA BERNDTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 234, WORTHINGTON, MN 56187-0234
In care of
% KATHRYN M LESNAR
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
PO Box 234, Worthington MN 56187
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATHRYN M LESNAR, 1250 S CRAILSHEIM DR, Worthington, MN 56187
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Kathy Lesnar, 1250 S Crailsheim Dr, Worthington MN 56187
Signed the 990
KATHRYN M LESNAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(507) 360-9100
Return prepared by
WORTHINGTON TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES

Mission

THE ABANA FOUNDATION EMPOWERS KIDS TO FEED, TEACH, AND GIVE HOPE TO PEOPLE IN RWANDA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ABANA FOUNDATION HOLDS FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND ACCEPTS CONTRIBUTIONS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT EDUCATION NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN RWANDA. WE PLAN TO CONTINUE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES AS WELL AS RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL CHILDREN IN AFRICA.
    Expenses $50,811 · revenue $87,490

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
61-1685257
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$301,015
Income (IRS master file)
$114,810

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$110,568$50,811$301,015XML
990December 2023$105,224$49,019$241,258XML
990December 2022$122,173$84,544$185,099IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Kathy Lesnar
December 31, 2012≤ $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 61-1685257).

Questions about THE ABANA FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE ABANA FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ABANA FOUNDATION is 61-1685257.
Is THE ABANA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to THE ABANA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE ABANA FOUNDATION 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 ABANA FOUNDATION 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 THE ABANA FOUNDATION 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 THE ABANA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHRYN M LESNAR.
Who are the officers and directors of THE ABANA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE ABANA FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $110,568, expenses of $50,811 and total assets of $301,015 at year end.

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