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Witzel Family Foundation

  • Sheridan, WY
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2008
  • EIN: 26-3239496

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$153k (2024)

Expenses
$187k (2024)

Total Assets
$2.68M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$298 (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 Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$153,443
Expenses
$186,778
Net Income
-$33,335
Net Assets
$2,676,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $97,029
63.2%
Sales of Assets $56,413
36.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $180,808
96.8%
Compensation of Officers* $7,796
4.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,677,200
Total Liabilities $298
Net Assets $2,676,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $7,796 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Jay T Craft (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Craft (Director) $0 $0
Dan Alsup (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$172,606
Expenses
$193,112
Net Income
-$20,506
Net Assets
$2,710,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $86,007
49.8%
Sales of Assets $86,598
50.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $188,693
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $7,796
4.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,710,589
Total Liabilities $352
Net Assets $2,710,237
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $7,796 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Jay T Craft (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Craft (Director) $0 $0
Dan Alsup (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 11, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$72,260
Expenses
$154,277
Net Income
-$82,017
Net Assets
$2,730,743
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $71,358
98.8%
Sales of Assets $902
1.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $150,157
97.3%
Compensation of Officers* $7,796
5.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,731,095
Total Liabilities $352
Net Assets $2,730,743
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $7,796 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Jay T Craft (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Craft (Director) $0 $0
Dan Alsup (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 22, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$205,916
Expenses
$214,505
Net Income
-$8,589
Net Assets
$2,812,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $15
0.0%
Dividends $65,302
31.7%
Sales of Assets $140,599
68.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $203,339
94.8%
Compensation of Officers* $5,874
2.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,813,112
Total Liabilities $352
Net Assets $2,812,760
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $5,874 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Jay T Craft (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Craft (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 18, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$271,475
Expenses
$191,984
Net Income
$79,491
Net Assets
$2,821,349
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $6
0.0%
Dividends $68,613
25.3%
Sales of Assets $202,856
74.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $189,367
98.6%
Compensation of Officers* $3,900
2.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,821,553
Total Liabilities $204
Net Assets $2,821,349
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $3,900 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Jay T Craft (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Craft (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 17, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$83,771
Expenses
$186,607
Net Income
-$102,836
Net Assets
$2,741,858
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5,233
6.2%
Dividends $78,380
93.6%
Sales of Assets $158
0.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $182,191
97.6%
Compensation of Officers* $3,900
2.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,742,956
Total Liabilities $1,098
Net Assets $2,741,858
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $3,900 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Jay T Craft (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Craft (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 17, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$75,941
Expenses
$199,097
Net Income
-$123,156
Net Assets
$2,844,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $6,267
8.3%
Dividends $69,416
91.4%
Sales of Assets $258
0.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $188,004
94.4%
Compensation of Officers* $3,900
2.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,844,898
Total Liabilities $204
Net Assets $2,844,694
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $3,900 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Jay T Craft (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Craft (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$432,968
Expenses
$180,172
Net Income
$252,796
Net Assets
$2,967,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,000
2.3%
Interest Revenue $1,260
0.3%
Dividends $63,622
14.7%
Sales of Assets $333,378
77.0%
Other Income $24,708
5.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $168,971
93.8%
Compensation of Officers* $3,900
2.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,968,000
Total Liabilities $150
Net Assets $2,967,850
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $3,900 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Jay T Craft (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Craft (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 2, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$161,426
Expenses
$185,657
Net Income
-$24,231
Net Assets
$2,715,054
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,075
6.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $61,045
37.8%
Sales of Assets $20,715
12.8%
Other Income $69,591
43.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $164,121
88.4%
Compensation of Officers* $3,900
2.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,715,203
Total Liabilities $149
Net Assets $2,715,054
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $3,900 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Jay T Craft (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Craft (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$145,729
Expenses
$167,315
Net Income
-$21,586
Net Assets
$2,739,285
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $60,253
41.3%
Sales of Assets $32,739
22.5%
Other Income $52,737
36.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $158,829
94.9%
Compensation of Officers* $3,900
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,739,434
Total Liabilities $149
Net Assets $2,739,285
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $3,900 $0
Mary Beth Evers (President) $0 $0
John A Meyer (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$126,405
Expenses
$184,481
Net Income
-$58,076
Net Assets
$2,760,871
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $63,122
49.9%
Sales of Assets $32,822
26.0%
Other Income $30,461
24.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $160,503
87.0%
Compensation of Officers* $3,900
2.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,761,021
Total Liabilities $150
Net Assets $2,760,871
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $3,900 $0
John A Meyer (President) $0 $0
Mary Beth Evers (Vice Pres) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$464,498
Expenses
$152,437
Net Income
$312,061
Net Assets
$2,818,947
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $61,316
13.2%
Sales of Assets $364,673
78.5%
Other Income $38,509
8.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $137,354
90.1%
Compensation of Officers* $3,900
2.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,818,997
Total Liabilities $50
Net Assets $2,818,947
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David J Nicolarsen (Treasurer) $3,900 $0
John A Meyer (President) $0 $0
Mary Beth Evers (Vice Pres) $0 $0
Karen E Nicolarsen (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael J Evers (Director) $0 $0
Frederick E Kehrwald (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 14, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$201,883
Expenses
$180,378
Net Income
$21,505
Net Assets
$2,506,886
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $71,748
35.5%
Sales of Assets $98,379
48.7%
Other Income $31,756
15.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $151,670
84.1%
Compensation of Officers* $600
0.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,559,994
Total Liabilities $53,108
Net Assets $2,506,886

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$112,584
Expenses
$148,858
Net Income
-$36,274
Net Assets
$2,485,381
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $38
0.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $71,493
63.5%
Sales of Assets $34,852
31.0%
Other Income $6,201
5.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $104,677
70.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,535,184
Total Liabilities $49,803
Net Assets $2,485,381

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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