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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2729769

THINK GREAT FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372

Financials

$135K$104K2023$15K$55K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THINK GREAT FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$15,257$55,152-$39,895$14,690–$14,690
December 31, 2023990-EZ$134,935$103,541$31,394$54,585–$54,585
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,237
Investment income
$20

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,250
Other expenses
$53,902
Program services (functional)
$55,152

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$54,585
Total assets, end of year
$14,690
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$14,690
Cash, savings and investments
$13,352
Gross receipts
$15,257

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erik TherwangerPresident & CEO0$0
Gina TherwangerVice President0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erik TherwangerPresident & CEO0$0
Gina TherwangerVice President0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1144, PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372-6844
In care of
% ERIK THERWANGER
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO BOX 1144, PRIOR LAKE MN 553726844
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Gina Therwanger, PO B ox, Prior Lake MN 55372
Signed the 990-EZ
Gina Therwanger, Vice President
Phone
(952) 807-3887
Return prepared by
Steven G Browne & Co

Mission

To enrich and enhance the lives of military and veteran spouses by supporting the accomplishment of their educational and career goals.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • To enrich and enhance the lives of military and veteran spouses by supporting the accomplishment of their educational and career goals. In 2022, we handed out $52,500 in academic scholarships to Military Spouses.
    Expenses $55,152

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 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for THINK GREAT FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
82-2729769
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
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Gina Therwanger
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$15,257$55,152$14,690IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$134,935$103,541$54,585XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: ERIK THERWANGER
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Erik Therwanger
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Erik Therwanger
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 82-2729769).

Questions about THINK GREAT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THINK GREAT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THINK GREAT FOUNDATION is 82-2729769.
Is THINK GREAT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to THINK GREAT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THINK GREAT FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THINK GREAT FOUNDATION 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 THINK GREAT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THINK GREAT FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names Gina Therwanger.
Who are the officers and directors of THINK GREAT FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THINK GREAT FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $15,257, expenses of $55,152 and total assets of $14,690 at year end.

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