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Friends Of The Bus Origin Center

  • Hibbing, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 1991
  • EIN: 41-1693466

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$15.3k (2024)

Expenses
$16k (2024)

Total Assets
$639k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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
Revenue
$15,251
Expenses
$16,026
Net Income
-$775
Net Assets
$639,025
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,091
26.8%
Program Services $8,168
53.6%
Investment Income $16
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,976
19.5%
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 $639,025
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $639,025
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luke Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Shafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Crum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director & Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 26, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$22,729
Expenses
$9,091
Net Income
$13,638
Net Assets
$639,800
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,749
51.7%
Program Services $8,232
36.2%
Investment Income $14
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,734
12.0%
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 $639,800
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $639,800
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luke Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Shafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Crum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director & Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,565
Expenses
$10,363
Net Income
$6,202
Net Assets
$626,162
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,755
22.7%
Program Services $8,197
49.5%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,605
27.8%
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 $626,162
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $626,162
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luke Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Shafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Dicklich (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director & Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,516
Expenses
$9,954
Net Income
$7,562
Net Assets
$619,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,788
15.9%
Program Services $10,198
58.2%
Investment Income $17
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,513
25.8%
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 $619,960
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $619,960
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Luke Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Shafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Dicklich (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director & Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,114
Expenses
$4,919
Net Income
-$3,805
Net Assets
$612,398
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $984
88.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $111
10.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $612,398
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $612,398
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry Drong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Danielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Dicklich (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director & Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,464
Expenses
$14,558
Net Income
$906
Net Assets
$616,203
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,589
16.7%
Program Services $8,387
54.2%
Investment Income $17
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,471
28.9%
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 $616,203
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $616,203
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry Drong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Danielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Dicklich (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director & Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 4, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,736
Expenses
$16,671
Net Income
-$1,935
Net Assets
$615,297
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,158
28.2%
Program Services $6,078
41.2%
Investment Income $26
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,474
30.4%
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 $615,297
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $615,297
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Dicklich (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director & Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Drong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Danielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,722
Expenses
$15,942
Net Income
-$7,220
Net Assets
$617,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,377
15.8%
Program Services $5,934
68.0%
Investment Income $18
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,393
16.0%
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 $617,232
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $617,232
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Dicklich (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director & Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Drong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Danielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$11,111
Expenses
$10,549
Net Income
$562
Net Assets
$624,452
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,347
21.1%
Program Services $6,911
62.2%
Investment Income $19
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,834
16.5%
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 $624,452
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $624,452
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Mcquire (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Wihela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Lee (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Drong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Danielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Hoffman Saccoman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,565
Expenses
$7,018
Net Income
$2,547
Net Assets
$623,890
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,521
26.4%
Program Services $6,003
62.8%
Investment Income $21
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,020
10.7%
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 $623,890
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $623,890
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Mcguire (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Wihela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Lee (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Drong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Danielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,751
Expenses
$14,089
Net Income
-$1,338
Net Assets
$621,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,163
24.8%
Program Services $6,091
47.8%
Investment Income $18
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,479
27.3%
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 $621,343
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $621,343
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Mcguire (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Wihela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Lee (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Drong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Danielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 7, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,507
Expenses
$13,261
Net Income
-$2,754
Net Assets
$622,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,839
36.5%
Program Services $4,925
46.9%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,739
16.6%
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 $622,681
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $622,681
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Nordvold (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcguire (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Garrity (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Wihela (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stutzman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Dicklich (Museum Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Drong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Danielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$36,748
Expenses
$30,878
Net Income
$5,870
Net Assets
$625,435
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,484
34.0%
Program Services $8,627
23.5%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,444
17.5%
Other Revenue $9,190
25.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $625,435
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $625,435

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$23,086
Expenses
$37,019
Net Income
-$13,933
Net Assets
$619,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,534
19.6%
Program Services $10,405
45.1%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,190
5.2%
Other Revenue $6,954
30.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $619,561
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $619,561

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990

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

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.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’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.

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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 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
PDF (2 of 3) PDF (3 of 3)

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
990-EZ

Short form 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
990-EZ

Short form 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-EZ

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

PDF
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-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 3) PDF (3 of 3)

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