Nonprofit · EIN 81-3668773
THINKSELF INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,176,875 | $1,103,776 | $73,099 | $413,120 | $308,054 | $105,066 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,190,648 | $1,173,278 | $17,370 | $292,404 | $260,437 | $31,967 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,075,004 | $1,001,950 | $73,054 | $167,182 | $76,974 | $90,208 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,159,321
- of which government grants
- $1,040,003
- Program service revenue
- $17,554
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $57,951
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,095
- Other salaries and wages
- $469,677
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $696,321
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,985
- Occupancy
- $141,813
- Travel
- $25,531
- Program services (functional)
- $793,716
- Management and general (functional)
- $271,036
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,024
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $292,404
- Total assets, end of year
- $413,120
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $308,054
- Net assets, end of year
- $105,066
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,628
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $105,066
- Gross receipts
- $1,176,875
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON GUTZKE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $96,450 | $14,901 |
| TRACY BELL SLATER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TORREY BOUNKHONG-ZAHLER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME MONSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE OLSON RAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANELLE GOURNARIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HOGGARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HOLTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LAURION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN SCHMITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON GUTZKE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $89,022 | $10,697 |
| TORREY BOUNKHONG-ZAHLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME MONSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY BELL SLATER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LAURION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE OLSON RAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN SCHMITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HOLTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANELLE GOURNARIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gutzke | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $86,056 |
| Torrey Bounkhong-Zahler | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jaime Monson | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tracy Bell Slater | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Laurion | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Olson Rand | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Colleen Schmitt | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2334 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 190, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114-1859
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AARON GUTZKE, 2375 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 110, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
- Signed the 990
- AARON GUTZKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (651) 964-2052
- Website
- HTTPS://THINKSELF.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- BOYUM & BARENSCHEER PLLP
Mission
TO OFFER RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO MINNESOTA DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING ADULTS SEEKING FULL ACCESS TO OPTIONS FOR LEARNING, SAFETY, JUSTICE, EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- DSVA ADVOCACY AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMSExpenses $793,716 · grants $57,951 · revenue $17,554
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
- 81-3668773
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $413,120
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,176,875
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,176,875 | $1,103,776 | $413,120 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,190,648 | $1,173,278 | $292,404 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,075,004 | $1,001,950 | $167,182 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $896,179 | $890,070 | $83,730 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-3668773).
Questions about THINKSELF INC
- What is the EIN of THINKSELF INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THINKSELF INC is 81-3668773.
- Is THINKSELF INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to THINKSELF INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THINKSELF 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 THINKSELF 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 THINKSELF 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 THINKSELF INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AARON GUTZKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of THINKSELF INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,450 (AARON GUTZKE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does THINKSELF INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,176,875, expenses of $1,103,776 and total assets of $413,120 at year end.
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