German American National Congress

Executive Office

Chicago, IL
Tax-exempt since Sept. 1968
EIN: 36-2542366

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(4) Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Revenue

$57.4k (2024)

Expenses

$58.9k (2024)

Total Assets

$30.4k (2024)

Total Liabilities

$0 (2024)

Years with missing data

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

Revenue

$57,368

Expenses

$58,884

Net Income

-$1,516

Net Assets

$30,406

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$8,771	15.3%
Program Services	$0
Investment Income	$1,548	2.7%
Net Fundraising	$2,157	3.8%
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$765	1.3%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$30,406
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$30,406

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Michael Ruddick (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Roger Herod (President)	$0	$0
Peter Schlicht (Vice President)	$0	$0
David Ringler (Vice President)	$0	$0
Ron Sohn (Secretary)	$0	$0

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990-EZ

Filed on Jan. 22, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$57,741

Expenses

$74,756

Net Income

-$17,015

Net Assets

$31,922

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$3,220	5.6%
Program Services	$0
Investment Income	$2	0.0%
Net Fundraising	$3,591	6.2%
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$2,375	4.1%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$31,922
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$31,922

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Michael Ruddick (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Roger Herod (President)	$0	$0
Peter Schlicht (Vice President)	$0	$0
David Ringler (Vice President)	$0	$0
Ron Sohn (Secretary)	$0	$0

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990-EZ

Filed on Feb. 29, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$71,344

Expenses

$77,985

Net Income

-$6,641

Net Assets

$48,937

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$9,711	13.6%
Program Services	$0
Investment Income	$4	0.0%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$10,982	15.4%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$48,937
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$48,937

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Robert Miske (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Roger Herod (Natl Pres)	$0	$0
Christine Buetow (1 Vp)	$0	$0
Russell Knoebel (Sec)	$0	$0
Heidi Gunther (Sec)	$0	$0

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990-EZ

Filed on Nov. 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$75,204

Expenses

$73,402

Net Income

$1,802

Net Assets

$55,578

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$15,292	20.3%
Program Services	$2,080	2.8%
Investment Income	$1,990	2.6%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$922	1.2%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$55,578
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$55,578

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Roger Herod (Natl President)	$0	$0
Chris Buetow (1st Vp)	$0	$0
Heidi Gunther (2nd Vp)	$0	$0
Russell Knoebel (Secreatry)	$0	$0
Robert Miske (Treasurer)	$0	$0

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990-EZ

Filed on July 12, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$103,408

Expenses

$79,690

Net Income

$23,718

Net Assets

$49,947

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$17,092	16.5%
Program Services	$12,879	12.5%
Investment Income	$999	1.0%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$1,412	1.4%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$49,947
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$49,947

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$82,819

Expenses

$91,888

Net Income

-$9,069

Net Assets

$26,229

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$18,473	22.3%
Program Services	$3,792	4.6%
Investment Income	$321	0.4%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$2,227	2.7%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$26,229
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$26,229

990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$71,692

Expenses

$83,454

Net Income

-$11,762

Net Assets

$35,298

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$14,355	20.0%
Program Services	$2,244	3.1%
Investment Income	$21	0.0%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$917	1.3%
Other Revenue	$733	1.0%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$35,298
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$35,298

990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$82,729

Expenses

$80,868

Net Income

$1,861

Net Assets

$47,060

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$19,729	23.8%
Program Services	$1,638	2.0%
Investment Income	$43	0.1%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$214	0.3%
Other Revenue	$2,442	3.0%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$47,060
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$47,060

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$114,273

Expenses

$100,640

Net Income

$13,633

Net Assets

$45,199

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$22,092	19.3%
Program Services	$2,674	2.3%
Investment Income	$29	0.0%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$6,544	5.7%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$45,199
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$45,199

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$103,831

Expenses

$97,311

Net Income

$6,520

Net Assets

$31,566

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$20,520	19.8%
Program Services	$1,443	1.4%
Investment Income	$1,005	1.0%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$2,798	2.7%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$31,566
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$31,566

990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$94,028

Expenses

$97,533

Net Income

-$3,505

Net Assets

$25,046

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$18,233	19.4%
Program Services	$11,391	12.1%
Investment Income	$2,499	2.7%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$2,896	3.1%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$25,046
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$25,046

990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$100,540

Expenses

$106,732

Net Income

-$6,192

Net Assets

$28,551

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$21,984	21.9%
Program Services	$13,122	13.1%
Investment Income	$1,704	1.7%
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Net Inventory Sales	$0
Other Revenue	$441	0.4%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$28,551
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$28,551

990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$82,892

Expenses

$97,376

Net Income

-$14,484

Net Assets

$31,776

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions	$64,751	78.1%
Program Services	$10,258	12.4%
Investment Income	$241	0.3%
Bond Proceeds	$0
Royalties	$0
Rental Property Income	$0
Net Fundraising	$0
Sales of Assets	$1,286	1.6%
Net Inventory Sales	$207	0.2%
Other Revenue	$1,284	1.5%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation	$0
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0
Other Salaries and Wages	$23,390	24.0%

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$31,776
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$31,776

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German American National Congress

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $57.4k (2024)

Expenses $58.9k (2024)

Total Assets $30.4k (2024)

Total Liabilities $0 (2024)

Tax Filings by Year

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2011

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2010

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Revenue

$57.4k (2024)

Expenses

$58.9k (2024)

Total Assets

$30.4k (2024)

Total Liabilities

$0 (2024)

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