Nonprofit · EIN 88-3176887
PROJECT 412
Tax-exempt · DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,291,367 | $1,597,539 | -$306,172 | $240,924 | $51,293 | $189,631 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,011,983 | $574,555 | $437,428 | $549,230 | $53,427 | $495,803 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,239,052
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,237
- Net income from fundraising events
- $29,741
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,337
- Other revenue
- $47,078
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $122,581
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $252,365
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,665
- Occupancy
- $15,480
- Travel
- $14,933
- Depreciation
- $970
- Program services (functional)
- $1,384,771
- Management and general (functional)
- $112,711
- Fundraising (functional)
- $100,057
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $549,230
- Total assets, end of year
- $240,924
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $51,293
- Net assets, end of year
- $189,631
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,969
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $189,631
- Gross receipts
- $1,456,438
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY STEARNS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
| MICHELLE MAIER | VP OPERATION Officer | 30 | $48,960 |
| SCOTT D BUSKER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ERIC FLYEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARK FRITZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHARLES SEUNTJENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE MAIER | VP OPERATION Trustee or director | 20 | $31,500 |
| SCOTT D BUSKER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARK FRITZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STUART OMBERG | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHARLES SEUNTJENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY STEARNS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 806 SUMMIT AVE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-2940
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK FRITZ, 806 SUMMIT AVE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501
- Signed the 990
- ERIC FLYEN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (218) 844-4221
- Website
- PROJECT412MN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAGA KOMMER LTD
Mission
PROJECT 412 IS RECOGNIZED AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION (EIN 88 3176887), ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PUBLIC CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND HAVING A MISSION TO ELEVATE THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VIBRANCY OF DETROIT LAKES AND THE SURROUNDING 412 LAKES AREA. AS A CATALYST, CHEERLEADER, AND CONNECTOR FOR PUBLIC ART, FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS, FREE COACHING AND SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS, AND PLACEMAKING, PROJECT 412 QUALIFIES FOR SALES TAX EXEMPTION UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES ?297A.70, SUBD.4.
Program accomplishments
- PROJECT 412 WAS CREATED WITH THE SOLE PUBLIC CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF MAKING DETROIT LAKES A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL. THE MISSION IS TO ELEVATE THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VIBRANCY OF THE 412 LAKES AREA AND WE DO THAT BY OFFERING A PLETHORA OF FREE EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE CREATING A NEW PUBLIC PARK THAT WILL PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND ALL VISITORS TO 50 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE, PUBLIC ART, AND TRAILS. WE PROMOTE THE ARTS IN A WAY THAT FOSTERS MENTAL HEALTH, COMMUNITY CONNECTION, CIVIC PRIDE, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. WE HAVE HIRED ARTISTS TO CREATE VIBRANT MURALS AND SMALLER ART SURPRISES PLUS WE'VE COMMISSIONED PERMANENT SCULPTURES FOR PUBLIC SPACES INCLUDING THE THOMAS DAMBO GIANT TROLL PROJECT. WE AIM TO TRANSFORM PUBLIC SPACES INTO CREATIVE, THOUGHT-PROVOKING ENVIRONMENTS. OUR PROJECTS, LIKE CLIMBING BOULDERS AND GIANT KITES ON THE LAKE, ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO ENGAGE WITH ART IN UNEXPECTED AND PLAYFUL WAYS. WE BELIEVE THAT ART HAS THE POWER TO UPLIFT, HEAL, AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, CREATING A SENSE OF PRIDE AND UNITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THESE INSTALLATIONS, WE STRIVE TO SPARK JOY, INSPIRE CREATIVITY, AND PROVIDE EVERYONE WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO FEEL CONNECTED TO THEIR SURROUNDINGS AND EACH OTHER.Expenses $1,009,680 · grants $6,620 · revenue $709,459
- AS STATED IN OUR MISSION, 100% OF ALL WE DO IS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WE HAVE CREATED A SERIES OF FREE MUSIC CONCERTS IN THE PARK THAT BRING SO MUCH JOY, HEALING, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING TO OUR COMMUNITY. MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY IN A RELAXED, OPEN ENVIRONMENT LIKE OUR CITY PARK WHERE PEOPLE CAN GATHER WITHOUT BARRIERS. WE HELP SUPPORT LOCAL TALENT AND OFFER VARIOUS GENRES TO APPEAL TO ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, HELPING TO FORM LASTING HUMAN CONNECTIONS.Expenses $52,606 · grants $4,310 · revenue $30,396
- OUR ECOSYSTEM BUILDER PROGRAM IS A FREE CHARITABLE SERVICE CENTERED ON COMMUNITY GROWTH AND WELL-BEING, WHICH IS SO IMPORTANT IN FOSTERING LONG- TERM POSITIVE CHANGE. BY OFFERING FREE COACHING AND SUPPORT TO NEW ENTREPRENEURS AND EXISTING BUSINESSES, WE'RE CREATING A DYNAMIC AND THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMY. THE FUTURE ADDITION OF GARDEN SPACES AND TRAILS WILL GREATLY ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TOO, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A SERENE SPACE FOR FAMILIES TO RECONNECT. WE CREATE FREE COLLABORATIVE EVENTS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, SPARK IDEAS AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE. BY PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXCHANGE THESE IDEAS, WE'RE FOSTERING A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT THAT CAN LEAD TO LASTING PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATIONS.Expenses $21,997 · grants $1,000 · revenue $20,997
- TO PROMOTE ART, MUSIC, EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY IN THE DETROIT LAKES AREA.Expenses $300,488
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-3176887
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $240,924
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,456,438
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,291,367 | $1,597,539 | $240,924 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,011,983 | $574,555 | $549,230 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $272,500 | $84,123 | $191,341 | 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 88-3176887).
Questions about PROJECT 412
- What is the EIN of PROJECT 412?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT 412 is 88-3176887.
- Is PROJECT 412 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to PROJECT 412 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT 412 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 PROJECT 412 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 PROJECT 412 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 PROJECT 412?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARK FRITZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT 412?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,000 (AMY STEARNS, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does PROJECT 412 have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,291,367, expenses of $1,597,539 and total assets of $240,924 at year end.
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