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Minnesota Fringe Festival

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: Arts, Culture, and Humanities N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$666k (2023)

Expenses
$602k (2023)

Total Assets
$434k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$206k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$666,124
Expenses
$601,894
Net Income
$64,230
Net Assets
$228,138
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $314,163
47.2%
Program Services $346,648
52.0%
Investment Income $4,496
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$103
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $920
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,100
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,011
22.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $433,961
Total Liabilities $205,823
Net Assets $228,138
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Bentley (Executive Director) $66,250 $0 $1,988
Nanette Stearns (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Molho (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul May Kramer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leah Harvey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Fallenstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Morris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kendra Plant (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Megan Wells (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Johansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Hughes (Former Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$606,782
Expenses
$615,659
Net Income
-$8,877
Net Assets
$163,908
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $219,886
36.2%
Program Services $337,894
55.7%
Investment Income $1,082
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,703
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $45,217
7.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,950
10.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,708
23.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $363,939
Total Liabilities $200,031
Net Assets $163,908
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Bentley (Executive Director) $65,000 $0 $825
Katherine Dugarm (President) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Stearns (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Goggins (Former Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leah Harvey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Molho (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Newenhouse (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Praj Narayan (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Kendra Plant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Wells (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul May Kramer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Clements (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Hughes (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$524,315
Expenses
$459,721
Net Income
$64,594
Net Assets
$172,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $405,826
77.4%
Program Services $77,185
14.7%
Investment Income $710
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,017
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $39,577
7.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,537
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,092
16.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $317,123
Total Liabilities $144,338
Net Assets $172,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Bently (Executive Director) $54,450 $0 $1,800
Katherine Dugarm (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Murphy (Former Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Nanette Stearns (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Leah Harvey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Niki Bohne (Former Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Goggins (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Bengston (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Molho (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul May Kramer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Praj Narayan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Orwick (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Kendra Plant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Placido (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Shimpach (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Wells (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,469
Expenses
$221,556
Net Income
-$17,087
Net Assets
$108,191
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,363
85.3%
Program Services $27,341
13.4%
Investment Income $162
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,603
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,377
26.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,945
32.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $293,582
Total Liabilities $185,391
Net Assets $108,191
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Bentley (Executive Director) $59,077 $0 $1,800
Annie Riley (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Murphy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Niki Bohne (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Dugram (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
William Bengston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Clements (Director) $0 $0 $0
Divya Maiya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Molho (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Orwick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Plocido (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lizzie Rainville (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Shimpach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Harvey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mina Kobayashi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Eitel (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Joachim (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$680,519
Expenses
$692,413
Net Income
-$11,894
Net Assets
$125,278
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,948
37.2%
Program Services $421,724
62.0%
Investment Income $37
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,103
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,707
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,500
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $139,835
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,825
Total Liabilities $25,547
Net Assets $125,278
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Bentley (Executive Director) $60,000 $0 $1,800
Don Eitel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Divya Maiya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mina Kobayashi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Murphy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Shimpach (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Joachim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Harvey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Plocido (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lizzie Rainville (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niki Bohne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bush (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Postle (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Annie Scott Riley (President) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Orwick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Dugarm (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$609,758
Expenses
$623,173
Net Income
-$13,415
Net Assets
$137,172
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,805
40.6%
Program Services $349,709
57.4%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,039
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,177
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,500
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $140,593
22.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,498
Total Liabilities $45,326
Net Assets $137,172
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Bentley (Executive Director) $60,000 $0 $1,800
David Frank (President) $0 $0 $0
Annie Scott Riley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Orwick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bush (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Connie Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Dugarm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Eitel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Kim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Divya Maiya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danna Mirviss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marinda Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Postle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mina Kobayashi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Murphy (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Brookins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randall Shimpach (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Joachim (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$586,377
Expenses
$660,633
Net Income
-$74,256
Net Assets
$150,587
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,400
23.3%
Program Services $439,085
74.9%
Investment Income $24
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,968
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,900
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,467
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,145
18.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,011
Total Liabilities $2,424
Net Assets $150,587
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Larson (Former Executive Director) $59,670 $0 $4,815
David Frank (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Annie Riley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Orwick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Brookins (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Connie Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katherine Dugarm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Eitel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Kim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Divya Maiya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danna Mirviss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Bineham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamil Jude (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Schneeberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Levi Weinhagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Bentley (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacolyn Nelson (Interim Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$688,557
Expenses
$708,983
Net Income
-$20,426
Net Assets
$224,843
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,069
30.2%
Program Services $469,734
68.2%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,423
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,300
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,980
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,605
14.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,227
Total Liabilities $384
Net Assets $224,843
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey D Larson (Executive Director) $61,200 $0 $4,975
Shelly Dailey (President) $0 $0 $0
David Frank (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Danna Mirviss (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Thompson (Former Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Orwick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Brookins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Levi Weinhagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamil Jude (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Kim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annie Riley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hanzlik (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$735,169
Expenses
$757,836
Net Income
-$22,667
Net Assets
$245,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,638
19.0%
Program Services $586,992
79.8%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,508
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,200
8.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,405
13.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,455
Total Liabilities $186
Net Assets $245,269
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeff D Larson (Executive Director) $61,200 $0 $4,800
Levi Weinhagen (Director) $7,644 $0 $0
Shelly Dailey (President) $0 $0 $0
David Frank (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Danna Mirviss (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Thompson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Brookins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamil Jude (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Kim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annie Riley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hanzlik (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$739,278
Expenses
$727,205
Net Income
$12,073
Net Assets
$267,936
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,920
21.9%
Program Services $569,122
77.0%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,205
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,563
8.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,475
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $102,132
14.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $268,122
Total Liabilities $186
Net Assets $267,936
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeff D Larson (Executive Director) $58,563 $0 $4,437
Shelly Dailey (President) $0 $0 $0
David Frank (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Brunk Parker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Danna Mirviss (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gay Kemmis (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Brookins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cameron Skold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hanzlik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Cameron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamil Jude (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Kim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annie Riley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Low (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Hoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Godfread (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Rosin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sara Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$751,652
Expenses
$711,634
Net Income
$40,018
Net Assets
$255,863
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $221,479
29.5%
Program Services $521,741
69.4%
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,403
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,249
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $256,372
Total Liabilities $509
Net Assets $255,863

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$661,584
Expenses
$665,632
Net Income
-$4,048
Net Assets
$215,845
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,840
24.5%
Program Services $491,085
74.2%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,656
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,000
9.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,172
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $107,229
16.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $216,007
Total Liabilities $162
Net Assets $215,845

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$717,360
Expenses
$690,165
Net Income
$27,195
Net Assets
$219,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,879
29.1%
Program Services $502,035
70.0%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,439
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,500
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $127,417
18.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $220,853
Total Liabilities $960
Net Assets $219,893

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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