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American Soybean Association

Wisconsin Soybean Association

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Labor, agricultural and horticultural organizations that are educational or instructive, including unions, created for the purpose of improving conditions of work, and products of efficiency.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$639k (2024)

Expenses
$705k (2024)

Total Assets
$345k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$639,018
Expenses
$705,195
Net Income
-$66,177
Net Assets
$344,525
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,700
2.9%
Program Services $555,891
87.0%
Investment Income $7,139
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,113
3.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $37,175
5.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $344,525
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $344,525
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tanner Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Coggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danny Brisky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Kaczor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lutz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Trzebiatowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jake Steffes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Smith (Exec Director Feb 2024 81) $0 $0 $0
Adam Kask (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Smenteck (Interim Exec Dir Thru Feb 20) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Linse (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matt Rehberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doug Rebout (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sara Stelter (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$466,557
Expenses
$504,153
Net Income
-$37,596
Net Assets
$410,702
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,625
5.3%
Program Services $390,400
83.7%
Investment Income $2,157
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $49,375
10.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,714
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $410,702
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $410,702
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Director Through 4) $57,497 $0 $7,416
Tanner Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Coggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evan Dalldorf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lutz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Trzebiatowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Rehberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Smenteck (Interim Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Linse (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sara Stelter (President) $0 $0 $0
Doug Rebout (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$398,792
Expenses
$303,419
Net Income
$95,373
Net Assets
$448,298
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,050
5.8%
Program Services $303,705
76.2%
Investment Income $161
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $71,876
18.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,497
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,218
3.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $448,298
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $448,298
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Director Through 4) $196,580 $0 $20,547
Daniel Linse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Rehberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Rebout (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tanner Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Mellenthin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Trzebiatowski (President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Karls (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sara Stelter (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Emily Carolan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$64,991
Expenses
$112,036
Net Income
-$47,045
Net Assets
$352,925
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,700
31.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $183
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $44,108
67.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,243
25.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,016
8.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,925
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $352,925
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Director) $197,748 $0 $23,073
Daniel Linse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Rehberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Nell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hintz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Mellenthin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Steen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Trzebiatowski (President) $0 $0 $0
Emily Carolan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sara Stelter (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Karls (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$345,581
Expenses
$361,592
Net Income
-$16,011
Net Assets
$399,970
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,750
8.0%
Program Services $271,962
78.7%
Investment Income $294
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $45,575
13.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,808
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,465
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $399,970
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $399,970
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Director) $29,808 $168,911 $21,559
Emily Carolan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rochelle Schnadt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Nell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Stelter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Rehberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hintz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Trzebiatowski (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Adam Steen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tony Mellenthin (President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Karls (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$383,194
Expenses
$403,190
Net Income
-$19,996
Net Assets
$415,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,825
9.1%
Program Services $297,355
77.6%
Investment Income $1,314
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $49,700
13.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,369
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,847
3.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $415,981
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $415,981
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Director) $30,369 $172,088 $17,764
Becky Heck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Trzebiatowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Nell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Stelter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Rehberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hintz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rochelle Schnadt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Adam Steen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tony Mellenthin (President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Karls (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$454,153
Expenses
$412,361
Net Income
$41,792
Net Assets
$435,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,550
6.9%
Program Services $363,188
80.0%
Investment Income $570
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $58,845
13.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,830
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,226
3.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $435,977
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $435,977
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Director) $28,830 $163,371 $16,245
Becky Heck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Trzebiatowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Nell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Stelter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hintz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rochelle Schnadt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Adam Steen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tony Mellenthin (President) $0 $0 $0
Matt Karls (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$372,235
Expenses
$370,805
Net Income
$1,430
Net Assets
$394,185
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,915
10.7%
Program Services $314,762
84.6%
Investment Income $88
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,470
4.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,735
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,238
4.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $394,185
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $394,185
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Director) $25,735 $145,835 $15,211
Tony Mellenthin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Karls (Director) $0 $0 $0
Becky Heck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Simon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rochelle Schnadt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lutz (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Adam Steen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bertram (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad Kremer (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$450,501
Expenses
$412,836
Net Income
$37,665
Net Assets
$392,755
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,625
9.0%
Program Services $387,510
86.0%
Investment Income $116
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,250
4.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,575
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,440
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $392,755
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $392,755
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Director) $25,575 $144,925 $14,008
Dan Roe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Ruff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Steen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Simon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rochelle Schnadt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Lutz (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Julia Engler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bertram (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad Kremer (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$471,187
Expenses
$385,613
Net Income
$85,574
Net Assets
$355,090
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,870
7.8%
Program Services $407,092
86.4%
Investment Income $64
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27,161
5.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,066
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,807
3.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $355,090
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $355,090
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Director) $25,066 $142,039 $12,654
Dean Ruff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Baier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Simon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Kremer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rochelle Schnadt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Roe (President) $0 $0 $0
Don Lutz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julia Engler (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bertram (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$346,782
Expenses
$410,411
Net Income
-$63,629
Net Assets
$269,516
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $324,085
93.5%
Investment Income $385
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,312
6.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,474
11.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,516
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $269,516
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Karls (Executive Di) $23,444 $132,850 $11,135
Dan Roe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Baier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julia Engler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bertram (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Simon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Broc Kensmoe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Olson (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Studnicka (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dean Ruff (President El) $0 $0 $0
Don Lutz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$610,158
Expenses
$604,754
Net Income
$5,404
Net Assets
$305,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $60,944
10.0%
Investment Income $435
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $548,779
89.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $259,832
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $305,118
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $305,118

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$411,144
Expenses
$384,859
Net Income
$26,285
Net Assets
$140,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,193
17.1%
Program Services $339,921
82.7%
Investment Income $1,030
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,177
11.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $140,830
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $140,830

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$143,755
Expenses
$114,045
Net Income
$29,710
Net Assets
$114,545
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,179
55.8%
Program Services $62,826
43.7%
Investment Income $750
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,136
41.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,545
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $114,545

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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