Nonprofit · EIN 77-0704901
MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WILLMAR, MN 56201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $40,005 | $31,563 | $8,442 | $12,092 | $0 | $12,092 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $46,037 | $53,944 | -$7,907 | $3,650 | $0 | $3,650 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $40,045 | $66,299 | -$26,254 | $11,557 | $0 | $11,557 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,000
- Investment income
- $5
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,200
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,340
- Other expenses
- $24,023
- Program services (functional)
- $28,188
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,650
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,092
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,092
- Cash, savings and investments
- $12,092
- Gross receipts
- $40,005
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH WOSMEK | CFO/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS GORANS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES SIEBEN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| BETH WOSMEK | CFO TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT NORLING | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MARC GORANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KIM GORANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD HUISINGA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES SIEBEN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| BETH WOSMEK | CFO TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT NORLING | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MARC GORANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KIM GORANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD HUISINGA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1700 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE NE, WILLMAR, MN 56201-2284
- In care of
- % BETH WOSMEK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- PO Box 753, Willmar MN 56201
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- James Sieben, PO Box 753, Willmar MN 56201
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BETH WOSMEK, CFO/TREASURER
- Phone
- (320) 222-9750
- Return prepared by
- REDPATH AND COMPANY LLC
Mission
THE MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS GOING INTO STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) FIELDS, TO PROMOTE STEM IN OUR REGION, AND TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO PROMOTE ADVANCEMENT IN THE FIELDS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIO-SCIENCE, AGRI-BUSINESS, RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENGINEERING AND CHEMISTRY FOR THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. THE MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION HOPES THAT THE LONG-TERM BENEFITS WILL INCLUDE A STRONGER POOL OF EMPLOYEES IN THIS AREA AND WITHIN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, WHICH, IN TURN, WILL MAKE THE STATE MORE COMPETITIVE WITHIN THE AFOREMENTIONED FIELDS OF INDUSTRY.
Program accomplishments
- PARTNERS IN AG INNOVATION CONFERENCE - THE FOUNDATION HOSTS AN ANNUAL AG INNOVATION CONFERENCE TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION IN THE AGRICULTURAL ARENA. IT INCLUDES NATIONAL EXPERTS AND PANELS TO DISCUSS TODAY'S OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS AREA.Expenses $22,288
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR VARIOUS INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE STEM FIELD.Expenses $4,200 · grants $4,200
- UNIVERSITY OF MN - THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING STEM EDUCATION. WE APPROACH THIS IN PART BY PURCHASING LAB EQUIPMENT TO HELP OUTFIT A UNIVERSITY OF MN OUTREACH CENTER THAT IS USED BY PROFESSORS AND STUDENTS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, LAB EQUIPMENT WORTH $1,700 WAS PURCHASED AS PART OF MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT U OF MN.Expenses $1,700
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0704901
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,092
- Income (IRS master file)
- $40,005
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $40,005 | $31,563 | $12,092 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $46,037 | $53,944 | $3,650 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $40,045 | $66,299 | $11,557 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: James Sieben | September 30, 2011 | ≤ $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 77-0704901).
Questions about MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION is 77-0704901.
- Is MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2012.
- Are donations to MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2010 names James Sieben.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MINNWEST TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $40,005, expenses of $31,563 and total assets of $12,092 at year end.
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