Nonprofit · EIN 93-1898726
ELY EVENTS GROUP
Tax-exempt · ELY, MN 55731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $50,596 | $41,121 | $9,475 | $62,598 | – | $62,598 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $125,394 | $95,298 | $30,096 | $53,123 | – | $53,123 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,312
- Investment income
- $733
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,900
- Other revenue
- $10,651
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,195
- Other expenses
- $17,926
- Program services (functional)
- $21,121
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,123
- Total assets, end of year
- $62,598
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $62,598
- Cash, savings and investments
- $62,598
- Gross receipts
- $65,696
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Velcheff | President | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Wilmunen | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Ann Lekatz | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Wognum | Treasurer Gambling Manager | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Wognum | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Velcheff | President | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Wilmunen | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Ann Lekatz | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Wognum | Treasurer Gambling Manager | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Wognum | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 231, ELY, MN 55731-0231
- In care of
- % CASEY VELCHEFF
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 231, Ely MN 55731
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Casey Velcheff, PO Box 231, Ely MN 55731
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Casey Velcheff, President
Mission
Ely Events Group worked in conjunction with the City of Ely executing the annual very large 4th of July parade. EEG has spearheaded the donation solicitation from area businesses to cover costs associate with running the parade such as: parade entrant fees advertising garbage and toilet facilities and prize monies. In 2025 Ely Events Group executed a Rock The Park event with 3 bands performing food trucks and family and kid fun with inflatables scavenger hunt and other fun activities. All combined for a huge celebration within the City of Ely over the 4th of July weekend.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025 the Ely Events Group organized the City of Elys 4th of July Celebration. The highlight of the festivities was the vibrant 4th of July Parade boasting over 100 entries and attracting an estimated audience of over 10,000 spectators lining the 12-block parade route. The Ely Events group also helps the Young Life group with the 4th of July Carnival in Whiteside park after the parade with many inflatables and games for family fun. As part of the 4th of July activities the Ely Events Group hosted a Rock the Park Music event at Whiteside Park serving as inclusive and enjoyable gatherings for local residents and visiting tourists. The music event provided a lively atmosphere for participants to connect reminisce and celebrate the towns rich history and impact on the community. The Rock the Park Music Event is a family friendly event with inflatables for the kids scavenger hunt sawdust pile watermelon feed and many food trucks along with 3 bands to sing and dance along to.Expenses $21,121 · grants $24,312
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1898726
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $62,598
- Income (IRS master file)
- $65,696
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $50,596 | $41,121 | $62,598 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $125,394 | $95,298 | $53,123 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Casey Velcheff | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $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 93-1898726).
Questions about ELY EVENTS GROUP
- What is the EIN of ELY EVENTS GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELY EVENTS GROUP is 93-1898726.
- Is ELY EVENTS GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to ELY EVENTS GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELY EVENTS GROUP 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 ELY EVENTS GROUP 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 ELY EVENTS GROUP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ELY EVENTS GROUP?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Casey Velcheff.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELY EVENTS GROUP?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ELY EVENTS GROUP have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,596, expenses of $41,121 and total assets of $62,598 at year end.
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