Nonprofit · EIN 80-0560020
MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC
Also known as M F Z T A
Tax-exempt · HIBBING, MN 55746
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $255,415 | $61,454 | $193,961 | $261,096 | $13,800 | $247,296 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $17 | $19,469 | -$19,452 | $53,336 | – | $53,336 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $51,152 | $39,592 | $11,560 | $72,788 | – | $72,788 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $232,905
- of which government grants
- $225,000
- Membership dues
- $1,389
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1
- Net income from gaming
- $24,981
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$4,850
- Other revenue
- $22,509
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,130
- Occupancy
- $2,649
- Travel
- $1,203
- Depreciation
- $2,590
- Program services (functional)
- $55,461
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,993
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,335
- Total assets, end of year
- $261,096
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,800
- Net assets, end of year
- $247,296
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $246,247
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $247,296
- Gross receipts
- $274,390
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAY SOGARD | PRESIDENT/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KENT REEVE | VICE PRESIDENT/DISTRICT 4 DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| RUSS SIKKILA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| WARREN ANDERSON | DISTRICT 2 DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEAN PUTIKKA | DISTRICT 2 CO-DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROD SCOTT | DISTRICT 3 DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAN KLAYSMAT | DIRECTOR/EDUCATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALIE STANIGER | DIRECTOR/MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAY SOGARD | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
| KENT REEVE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS SIKKILA | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DAN KLAYSMAT | EDUCATION DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALIE STANIGER | MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR | 1 | $0 |
| WARREN ANDERSON | DISTRICT 2 DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DEAN PUTIKA | DISTRICT 2 DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROD SCOTT | DISTRICT 3 DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KENT REEVE | DISTRICT 4 DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAY SOGARD | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
| KENT REEVE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS SIKKILA | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DAN KLAYSMAT | EDUCATION DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALIE STANIGER | MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR | 1 | $0 |
| WARREN ANDERSON | DISTRICT 2 DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DEAN PUTIKA | DISTRICT 2 DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROD SCOTT | DISTRICT 3 DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KENT REEVE | DISTRICT 4 DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 367, HIBBING, MN 55746-0367
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO BOX 367, HIBBING MN 55746
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RAY SOGARD, PO BOX 367, HIBBING, MN 55746
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- RAY SOGARD, PO BOX 367, HIBBING MN 55746
- Signed the 990
- RAY SOGARD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (218) 969-3425
- Website
- www.mnforesttrappers.com
- Return prepared by
- FORT & COMPANY PA
Mission
CONDUCT RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ACTITIVITIES TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF TRAPPING
Program accomplishments
- CONDUCT RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ACTITIVITIES TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF TRAPPINGExpenses $55,461 · revenue $7,789
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 80-0560020
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $261,096
- Income (IRS master file)
- $274,390
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $255,415 | $61,454 | $261,096 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $17 | $19,469 | $53,336 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $51,152 | $39,592 | $72,788 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: RAY SOGARD | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: RAY SOGARD | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: RAY SOGARD | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 80-0560020).
Questions about MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC is 80-0560020.
- Is MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC 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 FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RAY SOGARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA FOREST ZONE TRAPPERS ASSOC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $255,415, expenses of $61,454 and total assets of $261,096 at year end.
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