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Monroe County Electric Coop Inc

  • Waterloo, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1939
  • EIN: 37-0425335

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Benevolent life insurance associations, irrigation companies, telephone companies, etc., which have a mutually beneficial nature.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$18.3M (2022)

Expenses
$18.3M (2022)

Total Assets
$51.9M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$33.7M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,269,028
Expenses
$18,269,028
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$18,178,613
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $18,091,466
99.0%
Investment Income $60,608
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $59,286
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $52,647
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,021
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $570,818
3.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $923,608
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,924,602
Total Liabilities $33,745,989
Net Assets $18,178,613
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $17,761,927
Income From Other Sources $852,684
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Wattles (President &) $205,945 $0 $156,049
Christopher Scott (Operations S) $146,052 $0 $71,705
Ronald Rusteberg (Foreman) $119,280 $0 $76,361
Robert Gross (Foreman) $118,400 $0 $56,500
Keith Jones (Dir Engineer) $114,612 $0 $49,811
Chris Deterding (Foreman) $113,336 $0 $57,551
Tracy Patton (Cfo) $100,458 $0 $51,438
George Obernagel (Director) $8,582 $0 $0
Amy Hoffman Rohlfing (Director) $8,532 $0 $0
Larry Kraft (Director) $7,632 $0 $0
Richard Neff (Director) $6,982 $0 $0
Quent Stenzel (Director) $5,722 $0 $0
Gary Gregson (Director) $5,482 $0 $0
Jeff Hoffmann (Director) $5,482 $0 $0
Rich Hollis (Director) $4,582 $0 $0
Joel Harres (Director) $3,932 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 28, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,977,778
Expenses
$17,977,778
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$17,255,106
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $660,898
3.7%
Program Services $17,258,617
96.0%
Investment Income $15,681
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $60,593
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,756
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$21,767
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $574,951
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $947,299
5.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,641,421
Total Liabilities $31,386,315
Net Assets $17,255,106
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $17,129,425
Income From Other Sources $1,100,080
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Wattles (President &) $199,303 $0 $147,059
Christopher Scott (Operations S) $140,067 $0 $66,622
Ronald Rusteberg (Foreman) $118,140 $0 $73,157
Robert Gross (Foreman) $114,732 $0 $56,692
Alisa Wood Office Manager (Office Manag) $111,934 $0 $59,517
Allan Masterson (Dir Mbr Se) $110,632 $0 $99,333
Chris Deterding (Foreman) $110,210 $0 $57,714
George Obernagel (Director) $8,850 $0 $32
Larry Kraft (Director) $8,150 $0 $32
Amy Hoffman Rohlfing (Director) $7,850 $0 $32
Richard Liefer (Director) $5,850 $0 $27
Jeff Hoffmann (Director) $5,680 $0 $32
Rich Hollis (Director) $5,200 $0 $32
Gary Gregson (Director) $4,850 $0 $32
Richard Neff (Director) $4,850 $0 $32
Joel Harres (Director) $4,550 $0 $32
Quent Stenzel (Director) $1,020 $0 $5
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990
Filed on Aug. 24, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,665,583
Expenses
$17,665,583
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$15,788,047
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $17,561,815
99.4%
Investment Income $16,065
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $61,721
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,935
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,047
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $535,782
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $856,495
4.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,857,499
Total Liabilities $31,069,452
Net Assets $15,788,047
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $17,084,444
Income From Other Sources $800,208
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Wattles (President &) $193,329 $0 $127,144
Christopher Scott (Operations S) $133,403 $0 $56,311
Ronald Rusteberg (Foreman) $119,950 $0 $63,436
Robert Gross (Foreman) $110,837 $0 $52,863
Gary Gilbert (Foreman) $109,993 $0 $45,782
Steve Drennan (Lineman) $109,379 $0 $54,541
Alisa Wood Office Manager (Office Manag) $107,407 $0 $51,435
George Obernagel (Director) $10,100 $0 $32
Richard Liefer (Director) $8,550 $0 $32
Larry Kraft (Director) $6,400 $0 $32
Amy Hoffman Rohlfing (Director) $5,970 $0 $32
Gary Gregson (Director) $5,200 $0 $32
Rich Hollis (Director) $4,900 $0 $32
Richard Neff (Director) $4,900 $0 $32
Ross Mueller (Director) $4,900 $0 $21
Joel Harres (Director) $4,850 $0 $32
Jeff Hoffmann (Director) $420 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 20, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,224,104
Expenses
$18,224,104
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$14,492,987
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $18,117,547
99.4%
Investment Income $16,080
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $63,001
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27,476
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $489,854
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,420,527
Total Liabilities $30,927,540
Net Assets $14,492,987
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $17,616,048
Income From Other Sources $655,599
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Wattles (President & Ceo) $181,854 $0 $99,862
Christopher Scott (Ops Sup) $127,752 $0 $44,149
Ronald Rusteberg (Foreman) $112,246 $0 $51,915
Robert Gross (Foreman) $111,252 $0 $47,744
Steven Drennan (Lineman) $108,365 $0 $44,799
Gary Gilbert (Foreman) $107,556 $0 $36,556
Alisa Wood Office Manager (Controller) $102,431 $0 $39,799
Larry Kraft (Director) $11,232 $0 $0
Richard Liefer (Director) $10,732 $0 $0
Richard Neff (Director) $7,632 $0 $0
George Obernagel (Director) $6,932 $0 $0
Rich Hollis (Director) $6,782 $0 $0
Ross Mueller (Director) $6,471 $0 $0
Gary Gregson (Director) $5,482 $0 $0
Joel Harres (Director) $5,182 $0 $0
Amy Hoffman Rohlfing (Director) $3,906 $0 $0
Manlee Knobloch (Director) $1,557 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,228,351
Expenses
$18,228,351
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$13,770,617
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $18,133,603
99.5%
Investment Income $16,337
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $64,306
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $14,105
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $467,711
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,579,030
Total Liabilities $29,808,413
Net Assets $13,770,617
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $17,633,095
Income From Other Sources $718,234
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Wattles (President/Ceo) $174,707 $0 $99,856
Chris Scott (Operations Supervisor) $119,050 $0 $46,386
Robert Gross (Foreman) $112,026 $0 $74,316
Ronald Rusteberg (Foreman) $109,394 $0 $62,309
Steven Drennan (Lineman) $108,699 $0 $47,745
Christopher Deterding (Foreman) $108,591 $0 $42,560
Alisa Wood (Office Manager) $96,516 $0 $41,382
Larry Kraft (Director) $10,600 $0 $0
Richard Liefer (Director) $9,000 $0 $0
Ross Mueller (Director) $7,650 $0 $0
Manlee Knobloch (Director) $5,750 $0 $0
Richard Hollis (Director) $5,200 $0 $0
Gary Gregson (Director) $4,600 $0 $0
George Obernagel (Director) $4,600 $0 $0
Richard Neff (Director) $4,500 $0 $0
Joel Harres (Director) $3,350 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 28, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,173,699
Expenses
$17,045,176
Net Income
$128,523
Net Assets
$12,797,154
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $17,044,578
99.2%
Investment Income $17,075
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $66,214
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $11,518
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $34,314
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $442,750
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,630,282
Total Liabilities $29,833,128
Net Assets $12,797,154
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $16,317,255
Income From Other Sources $856,444
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Wattles (President/Ceo) $165,916 $0 $88,039
Chris Scott (Operations Supervisor) $114,269 $0 $39,037
Christopher Deterding (Foreman) $106,347 $0 $37,150
Ronald Rusteberg (Foreman) $102,764 $0 $56,324
Matthew Kish (Lineman) $102,393 $0 $34,531
Robert Gross (Foreman) $102,128 $0 $69,365
Alisa Wood (Office Manager) $92,376 $0 $34,969
Richard Liefer (Director) $12,132 $0 $0
Larry Kraft (Director) $9,682 $0 $0
Ross Mueller (Director) $6,771 $0 $0
George Obernagel (Director) $6,732 $0 $0
Manlee Knobloch (Director) $5,815 $0 $0
Richard Neff (Director) $5,582 $0 $0
Gary Gregson (Director) $5,532 $0 $0
Richard Hollis (Director) $4,622 $0 $0
Joel Harris (Director) $4,582 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,895,870
Expenses
$16,350,917
Net Income
$544,953
Net Assets
$11,807,771
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $16,828,044
99.6%
Investment Income $17,456
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $68,199
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$17,829
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $425,320
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $848,843
5.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,876,695
Total Liabilities $30,068,924
Net Assets $11,807,771
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $16,413,846
Income From Other Sources $677,421
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Wattles (Pres/Ceo) $157,879 $0 $80,679
Chris Scott (Operations Super) $109,328 $0 $37,260
Alisa Wood (Office Manager) $88,783 $0 $32,150
Larry Kraft (Director) $12,450 $0 $32
Richard Liefer (Director) $10,900 $0 $32
Ross Mueller (Director) $7,900 $0 $21
George Obernagel (Dirctor) $7,650 $0 $32
Manlee Knobloch (Director) $7,300 $0 $21
Gary Gregson (Director) $7,050 $0 $32
Richard Neff (Director) $6,750 $0 $32
Joel Harres (Director) $6,050 $0 $32
Richard Hollis (Director) $3,280 $0 $19
Larry Haas (Director) $0 $0 $2
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,441,737
Expenses
$16,335,706
Net Income
$106,031
Net Assets
$11,155,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $16,362,149
99.5%
Investment Income $17,297
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $69,791
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $16,069
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$23,569
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $302,576
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $900,329
5.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,103,595
Total Liabilities $29,948,192
Net Assets $11,155,403
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $15,728,551
Income From Other Sources $948,179
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Wattles (Pres/Ceo) $153,283 $0 $71,713
Alisa Wood (Cfo) $83,493 $0 $31,596
Larry Kraft (Director) $11,450 $0 $32
Richard Liefer (Director) $11,250 $0 $32
George Obernagel (Dirctor) $7,350 $0 $32
Ross Mueller (Director) $6,850 $0 $21
Larry Haas (Director) $6,350 $0 $15
Manlee Knobloch (Director) $6,050 $0 $21
Gary Gregson (Director) $5,850 $0 $32
Joel Harres (Director) $5,400 $0 $32
Richard Neff (Director) $5,250 $0 $32
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,774,334
Expenses
$15,774,334
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$10,953,265
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $15,503,518
98.3%
Investment Income $17,493
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $72,717
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$205,646
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $386,252
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $302,627
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $811,124
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,080,316
Total Liabilities $29,127,051
Net Assets $10,953,265
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $15,559,540
Income From Other Sources $273,077
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan W Wattles (Pres/Ceo) $153,444 $0 $55,567
Alisa Wood (Cfo) $81,133 $0 $27,889
Larry W Kraft (Director) $10,900 $0 $32
Larry A Haas (Director) $9,950 $0 $15
Ross R Mueller (Director) $9,100 $0 $21
Richard W Liefer (Director) $8,200 $0 $32
George Obernagel (Director) $7,900 $0 $32
Manlee Knobloch (Director) $6,400 $0 $21
Gary L Gregson (Director) $6,100 $0 $32
Richard Neff (Director) $6,100 $0 $32
Joel Harres (Director) $3,400 $0 $32
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,331,118
Expenses
$14,538,080
Net Income
$793,038
Net Assets
$10,470,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $14,875,319
97.0%
Investment Income $17,781
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $76,440
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $361,578
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $272,004
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $764,842
5.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,306,976
Total Liabilities $28,836,240
Net Assets $10,470,736
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $13,320,554
Income From Other Sources $606,877
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan W Wattles (Pres/Ceo) $141,470 $0 $64,822
Alisa Wood (Cfo) $74,334 $0 $30,760
Larry W Kraft (Director) $10,350 $0 $32
Larry A Haas (Director) $9,100 $0 $15
George Obernagel (Director) $6,700 $0 $32
Ross R Mueller (Director) $6,450 $0 $32
Richard Neff (Director) $5,550 $0 $32
Manlee Knobloch (Director) $5,250 $0 $21
Joel Harres (Director) $4,550 $0 $32
Gary L Gregson (Director) $4,250 $0 $32
Richard W Liefer (Director) $4,000 $0 $32
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,265,998
Expenses
$14,690,701
Net Income
-$424,703
Net Assets
$9,699,463
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,980,887
98.0%
Investment Income $17,078
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $75,825
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $192,208
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $274,627
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $742,114
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,002,910
Total Liabilities $27,303,447
Net Assets $9,699,463
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $13,964,559
Income From Other Sources $395,977

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,816,634
Expenses
$13,816,634
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$10,752,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,403,976
97.0%
Investment Income $17,070
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $77,096
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $318,492
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $271,860
2.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $785,907
5.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,599,359
Total Liabilities $24,846,788
Net Assets $10,752,571
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $13,297,997
Income From Other Sources $588,967

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990

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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.

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990

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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.

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990

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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.

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990

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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.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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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990

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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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990

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The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

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Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

Types of Nonprofits

There are 27 nonprofit designations based on the numbered subsections of section 501(c) of the tax code. See the list »

Get the Data

For those interested in acquiring the original data from the source, here’s where our data comes from:

  • Raw filing data. Includes EINs and summary financials as structured data.
  • Exempt Organization profiles. Includes organization names, addresses, etc. You can merge this with the raw filing data using EIN numbers.
  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

API

The data powering this website is available programmatically, via an API. Read the API documentation »

Byline

By Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford and Ash Ngu, ProPublica, and Brandon Roberts, Special to ProPublica.
Design by Jeff Frankl. Additional development by Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, and Sisi Wei.

E-file viewer adapted from IRS e-File Viewer by Ben Getson. Code for scraping audit documents adapated from Govwiki.

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