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Fairmont Cemetery Association

  • Fairmont, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 1943
  • EIN: 41-0244520

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Cemetery companies.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$173k (2024)

Expenses
$116k (2024)

Total Assets
$208k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1.88k (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
$173,268
Expenses
$116,256
Net Income
$57,012
Net Assets
$205,757
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,799
55.3%
Program Services $65,490
37.8%
Investment Income $654
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,325
6.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,940
23.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,229
22.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,635
Total Liabilities $1,878
Net Assets $205,757
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paula Bulfer (Treasurer/As) $26,940 $0 $0
Steve Fosness (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Gratz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Buhmann (President) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Rippke (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Schutz (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 31, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$124,932
Expenses
$125,513
Net Income
-$581
Net Assets
$148,745
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,114
43.3%
Program Services $72,905
58.4%
Investment Income $571
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,658
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,589
35.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,943
10.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $192,625
Total Liabilities $43,880
Net Assets $148,745
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Koster (Manager) $40,979 $0 $0
Paula Bulfer (Treasurer) $3,610 $0 $0
Kathy Gratz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Rippke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Abel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Buhmann (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Schutz (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$131,303
Expenses
$128,194
Net Income
$3,109
Net Assets
$149,326
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,170
16.9%
Program Services $76,995
58.6%
Investment Income $287
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,451
2.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $28,400
21.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,544
53.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $181,512
Total Liabilities $32,186
Net Assets $149,326
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Abel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brad Buhmann (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bulfer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Gratz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Rippke (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Schutz (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$96,461
Expenses
$109,534
Net Income
-$13,073
Net Assets
$146,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95
0.1%
Program Services $96,050
99.6%
Investment Income $328
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,454
3.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,587
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $121
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,233
53.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,394
Total Liabilities $64,177
Net Assets $146,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Carlson (Treasurer) $6,546 $0 $0
Greg Gellert (Vice Preside) $1,212 $0 $0
Jerry Johnson (Trustee) $458 $0 $0
Mary Abel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sara Edmundson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carol Madsen (President) $0 $0 $0
Devon Zarling (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$73,958
Expenses
$114,368
Net Income
-$40,410
Net Assets
$159,290
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,880
3.9%
Program Services $67,105
90.7%
Investment Income $883
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,090
4.2%
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 $62,500
54.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $219,928
Total Liabilities $60,638
Net Assets $159,290
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Abel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roger Carlson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sara Edmundson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gellert (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carol Madsen (President) $0 $0 $0
Devon Zarling (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 4, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$94,829
Expenses
$118,082
Net Income
-$23,253
Net Assets
$199,700
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,530
12.2%
Program Services $70,435
74.3%
Investment Income $2,095
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,968
3.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $7,801
8.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,687
48.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,143
Total Liabilities $46,443
Net Assets $199,700
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carol Madsen (President) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gellert (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Sara Edmundson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Devon Zarling (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Krahler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Abel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$90,743
Expenses
$92,597
Net Income
-$1,854
Net Assets
$222,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,264
17.9%
Program Services $71,235
78.5%
Investment Income $2,169
2.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,396
3.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,321
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,870
53.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,725
Total Liabilities $2,772
Net Assets $222,953
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carol Madsen (President) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gellert (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Sara Edmundson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Devon Zarling (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dale Saxton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Krahler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Abel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 17, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$179,364
Expenses
$92,243
Net Income
$87,121
Net Assets
$225,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,761
57.8%
Program Services $69,780
38.9%
Investment Income $726
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,461
1.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,636
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,347
42.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,299
Total Liabilities $2,417
Net Assets $225,882
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paula Bulfer (President) $7,223 $0 $0
Darrell Krahler (Trustee) $4,026 $0 $0
Greg Gellert (Trustee) $2,610 $0 $0
Carol Madsen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roger Oelke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Lindell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Devon Zarling (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Koster (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 25, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$95,082
Expenses
$144,977
Net Income
-$49,895
Net Assets
$138,761
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,995
13.7%
Program Services $71,597
75.3%
Investment Income $1,128
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,592
3.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,770
6.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,978
40.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,353
Total Liabilities $2,592
Net Assets $138,761
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paula Bulfer (President) $15,630 $0 $0
Carol Madsen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Scheef (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Roger Oelke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gellert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Lindell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Zarling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Oltman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 2, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$112,826
Expenses
$127,555
Net Income
-$14,729
Net Assets
$188,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,283
26.0%
Program Services $73,335
65.0%
Investment Income $1,860
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,588
6.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $760
0.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,336
26.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,388
8.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $190,346
Total Liabilities $1,690
Net Assets $188,656
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paula Bulfer (Secretary) $34,336 $0 $0
Kenneth Ringeisen (President) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Scheef (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Roger Oelke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Michalke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Lindell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Oltman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Olson () $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 5, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$98,383
Expenses
$113,104
Net Income
-$14,721
Net Assets
$203,385
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,615
1.6%
Program Services $76,650
77.9%
Investment Income $12,626
12.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,048
5.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,444
2.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,067
31.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,345
Total Liabilities $3,960
Net Assets $203,385
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paula Bulfer (Secretary) $14,310 $0 $0
Jerry Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Michalke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Lindell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Oltman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Ringeisen (President) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Scheef (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Roger Oelke (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$80,460
Expenses
$138,868
Net Income
-$58,408
Net Assets
$218,106
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,380
4.2%
Program Services $64,434
80.1%
Investment Income $3,610
4.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,720
8.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,316
2.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $14,540
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,730
17.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $221,816
Total Liabilities $3,710
Net Assets $218,106

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990
Filed on March 13, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$73,130
Expenses
$153,719
Net Income
-$80,589
Net Assets
$276,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $495
0.7%
Program Services $56,252
76.9%
Investment Income $6,295
8.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,760
7.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,328
5.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,780
12.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,957
14.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $280,498
Total Liabilities $3,984
Net Assets $276,514

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$72,221
Expenses
$167,433
Net Income
-$95,212
Net Assets
$357,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $280
0.4%
Program Services $61,074
84.6%
Investment Income $8,223
11.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,320
6.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,676
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,540
11.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,975
12.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $364,669
Total Liabilities $7,566
Net Assets $357,103

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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