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Communicating For Agriculture Scholarship And Education Foundati

  • Fergus Falls, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1980
  • EIN: 41-1388895

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$589k (2024)

Expenses
$139k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.45M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$27.8k (2024)

Years with multiple filings
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
$589,469
Expenses
$138,817
Net Income
$450,652
Net Assets
$1,419,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $63,100
10.7%
Interest Revenue $1,895
0.3%
Dividends $22,003
3.7%
Sales of Assets $277,471
47.1%
Other Income $225,000
38.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $81,259
58.5%
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 $1,446,915
Total Liabilities $27,823
Net Assets $1,419,092
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Rufer (Chairman/Gen) $0 $0
Patricia Strickland (President/Co) $0 $0
Angela Nelson (Cfo/Secretar) $0 $0
Hilary Smedsrud (Director) $0 $0
Mark Ritchie (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Robert Rumpza (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Jeff Smedsrud (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 10, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$46,499
Expenses
$82,532
Net Income
-$36,033
Net Assets
$1,185,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,004
21.5%
Interest Revenue $6,104
13.1%
Dividends $19,612
42.2%
Sales of Assets $10,779
23.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $62,400
75.6%
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 $1,187,180
Total Liabilities $1,676
Net Assets $1,185,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Rufer (Chairman/Gen) $0 $0
Patricia Strickland (President/Co) $0 $0
Angela Nelson (Cfo/Secretar) $0 $0
David Ramey (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Mark Ritchie (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Robert Rumpza (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Jeff Smedsrud (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 3, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$37,363
Expenses
$67,023
Net Income
-$29,660
Net Assets
$1,122,653
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,455
3.9%
Dividends $19,493
52.2%
Sales of Assets $16,415
43.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $50,651
75.6%
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 $1,124,621
Total Liabilities $1,968
Net Assets $1,122,653
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Rufer (Chairman/Gen) $0 $0
Patricia Strickland (President/Co) $0 $0
Angela Nelson (Cfo/Secretar) $0 $0
David Ramey (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Mark Ritchie (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Robert Rumpza (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Maja Behrens (Director) $0 $0
Jeff Smedsrud (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 6, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$57,749
Expenses
$75,626
Net Income
-$17,877
Net Assets
$1,327,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $12,485
21.6%
Interest Revenue $1,711
3.0%
Dividends $22,115
38.3%
Sales of Assets $21,438
37.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $57,469
76.0%
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 $1,329,520
Total Liabilities $2,345
Net Assets $1,327,175
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton E Smedsrud (Chairman Eme) $0 $0
Patricia Strickland (President/Co) $0 $0
Stephen Rufer (Chairman/Gen) $0 $0
David Ramey (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Mark Ritchie (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Robert Rumpza (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Angela Nelson (Cfo/Secretar) $0 $0
Jeff Smedsrude (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 8, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$56,815
Expenses
$59,359
Net Income
-$2,544
Net Assets
$1,328,550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $30,000
52.8%
Interest Revenue $1,662
2.9%
Dividends $15,021
26.4%
Sales of Assets $10,132
17.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $44,546
75.0%
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 $1,334,711
Total Liabilities $6,161
Net Assets $1,328,550
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton E Smedsrud (Chairman Eme) $0 $0
Patricia Strickland (President/Co) $0 $0
Stephen Rufer (Chairman/Gen) $0 $0
David Ramey (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Mark Ritchie (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Robert Rumpza (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Angela Nelson (Ceo/Secretar) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 8, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$130,961
Expenses
$57,899
Net Income
$73,062
Net Assets
$1,296,493
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
76.4%
Interest Revenue $18
0.0%
Dividends $20,098
15.3%
Sales of Assets $10,845
8.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $47,025
81.2%
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 $1,297,914
Total Liabilities $1,421
Net Assets $1,296,493
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Milton E Smedsrud (Chairman Eme) $0 $0
Jeff Smedsrud (Chairman/Ceo) $0 $0
Patricia Strickland (President/Co) $0 $0
Stephen Rufer (Secretary/Ge) $0 $0
David Ramey (Vp/Director) $0 $0
Mark Ritchie (Director) $0 $0
Robert Rumpza (Director) $0 $0
Angela Nelson (Cfo) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$118,735
Expenses
$132,029
Net Income
-$13,294
Net Assets
$1,080,528
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $80,000
67.4%
Interest Revenue $13
0.0%
Dividends $20,566
17.3%
Sales of Assets $18,156
15.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $121,563
92.1%
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 $1,080,528
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,080,528

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990-PF

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$79,876
Expenses
$61,044
Net Income
$18,832
Net Assets
$1,201,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,000
62.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29,876
37.4%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,201,230
Total Liabilities $5
Net Assets $1,201,225
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$78,689
Expenses
$61,044
Net Income
$17,645
Net Assets
$1,201,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $50,000
63.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $29,873
38.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $61,808
> 100%
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 $1,201,230
Total Liabilities $5
Net Assets $1,201,225
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Ramey (Vp/Director) $0 $1,000 $0
Mark Ritchie (Director) $0 $1,000 $0
Stephen Rufer (Secretary/Ge) $0 $1,000 $0
Robert Rumpza (Director) $0 $14,125 $0
Jeff Smedsrud (Chairman/Ceo) $0 $29,000 $0
Milton E Smedsrud (Chairman Eme) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Strickland (President/Co) $0 $87,516 $12,583
Angela Nelson (Cfo) $0 $43,663 $10,792
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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990-PF

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$45,307
Expenses
$62,481
Net Income
-$17,174
Net Assets
$1,076,829
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,800
26.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21,549
47.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,958
26.4%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,086,951
Total Liabilities $10,122
Net Assets $1,076,829
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$56,524
Expenses
$73,698
Net Income
-$17,174
Net Assets
$1,076,829
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $11,800
20.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $21,549
38.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $35,879
48.7%
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 $1,086,951
Total Liabilities $10,122
Net Assets $1,076,829
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Ramey (Vp/Director) $0 $250 $0
Mark Ritchie (Director) $0 $500 $0
Stephen Rufer (Secretary/Ge) $0 $0 $0
Robert Rumpza (Director) $0 $7,967 $0
Jeff Smedsrud (Chairman/Ceo) $0 $40,500 $0
Milton E Smedsrud (Chairman Eme) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Strickland (President/Co) $0 $87,384 $2,622
Angela Nelson (Cfo) $0 $43,007 $1,290
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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2017

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990-PF

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,701
Expenses
$32,528
Net Income
$2,173
Net Assets
$1,071,350
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,062
37.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21,877
63.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,303
26.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$10,151
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $610
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,071,423
Total Liabilities $73
Net Assets $1,071,350
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Gussiaas (Vice Pres./D) $0 $0 $500
David Ramey (Vp/Director) $0 $0 $750
Mark Ritchie (Director) $0 $0 $250
Robert Rumpza (Director) $0 $0 $18,750
Angela Nelson (Cfo) $0 $38,125 $965
Stephen Rufer (Secretary/Ge) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Smedsrud (Chairman/Ceo) $0 $0 $48,600
Milton E Smedsrud (Chairman Eme) $0 $0 $0
Patty Strickland (President/Co) $0 $89,520 $2,686
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990
Filed on May 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$63,111
Expenses
$31,164
Net Income
$31,947
Net Assets
$1,070,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,600
42.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,243
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,103
20.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $22,165
35.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,073,201
Total Liabilities $2,818
Net Assets $1,070,383
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Ramey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Rumpza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Gussiaas (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Angela Nelson (Cfo) $0 $39,252 $997
Stephen Rufer (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Smedsrud (Chairman) $0 $60,000 $60,000
Milton E Smedsrud (Chairman Eme) $0 $0 $0
Patty Strickland (President) $0 $89,290 $2,679
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990
Filed on May 7, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$47,347
Expenses
$53,353
Net Income
-$6,006
Net Assets
$1,038,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,750
84.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $900
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,697
14.1%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,038,771
Total Liabilities $335
Net Assets $1,038,436
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wayne Nelson (Director) $0 $32,079 $0
David Ramey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Schierer (Director) $0 $67,048 $0
Roger Gussiaas (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Rufer (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Smedsrud (Chairman) $0 $0 $100,000
Milton E Smedsrud (Chairman Eme) $0 $0 $100,000
Patty Strickland (President) $0 $95,731 $0
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990
Filed on May 30, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$55,285
Expenses
$41,239
Net Income
$14,046
Net Assets
$1,044,442
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,272
51.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,163
9.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $21,850
39.5%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,044,516
Total Liabilities $74
Net Assets $1,044,442

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$127,827
Expenses
$103,700
Net Income
$24,127
Net Assets
$1,027,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,985
75.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,707
6.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $22,135
17.3%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,027,469
Total Liabilities $87
Net Assets $1,027,382

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990

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

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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

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

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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-EZ

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

PDF

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-EZ

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

PDF

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

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

PDF

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

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

PDF

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

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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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