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Minnesota Fishing Museum

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 / History Museums (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$211k (2023)

Expenses
$167k (2023)

Total Assets
$762k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$70.5k (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,554
Expenses
$167,278
Net Income
$43,276
Net Assets
$691,526
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,712
53.5%
Program Services $67,678
32.1%
Investment Income $407
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,925
3.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7,207
3.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,914
26.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,082
11.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $762,063
Total Liabilities $70,537
Net Assets $691,526
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Perlowski (Executive Di) $44,914 $0 $0
Mary Bramscher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Gosiak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Noss (President) $0 $0 $0
John Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Reischl (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Greg Zylka (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$129,307
Expenses
$162,489
Net Income
-$33,182
Net Assets
$648,250
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,316
8.0%
Program Services $59,225
45.8%
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,900
6.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $140
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,914
27.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,283
10.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $761,769
Total Liabilities $113,519
Net Assets $648,250
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Perlowski (Executive Di) $63,449 $0 $0
Mary Bramscher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kerkvliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Noss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Reischl (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tim Swanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Zylka (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$138,179
Expenses
$125,694
Net Income
$12,485
Net Assets
$681,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,537
31.5%
Program Services $25,571
18.5%
Investment Income $33
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,298
4.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,162
3.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,800
49.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $819,469
Total Liabilities $138,037
Net Assets $681,432
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Perlowski (Executive Di) $62,651 $0 $0
Mary Branscher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kerkvliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Dan Noss (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Reischl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Swanson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,118
Expenses
$168,645
Net Income
$45,473
Net Assets
$668,947
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,791
31.2%
Program Services $14,691
6.9%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,485
3.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$26
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,252
35.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $826,708
Total Liabilities $157,761
Net Assets $668,947
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeff Arnold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Baert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Branscher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kerkvliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Dan Noss (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Reischl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Swanson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,096
Expenses
$201,460
Net Income
$31,636
Net Assets
$623,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,862
37.7%
Program Services $52,223
22.4%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,488
3.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,699
1.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,212
31.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $804,339
Total Liabilities $180,865
Net Assets $623,474
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeff Arnold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Baert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Fischer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Kerkvliet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Lilienthal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Reischl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Sura (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Swanson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$234,307
Expenses
$168,468
Net Income
$65,839
Net Assets
$591,838
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,192
37.6%
Program Services $21,111
9.0%
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,457
1.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,451
4.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,834
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $798,081
Total Liabilities $206,243
Net Assets $591,838
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Perlowski (Executive Di) $61,278 $0 $0
Tyler Perlowski (Asst. Direct) $34,238 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mary Fischer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Swanson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Al Baert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Lilienthal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Arnold (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$88,736
Expenses
$144,324
Net Income
-$55,588
Net Assets
$525,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,362
25.2%
Program Services $20,194
22.8%
Investment Income $65
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,500
6.2%
Net Fundraising $30,662
34.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $14,249
16.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,669
43.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $774,463
Total Liabilities $248,464
Net Assets $525,999
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Perlowski (Executive Director) $54,680 $0 $0
Mark Christenson (Gaming Manager / Asst Director) $6,600 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Swanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Bramscher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Lilienthal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Parker (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Morry Sauve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Baert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Butch Toivola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Torbert (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$116,268
Expenses
$167,887
Net Income
-$51,619
Net Assets
$581,587
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,495
34.8%
Program Services $9,446
8.1%
Investment Income $202
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,500
5.6%
Net Fundraising $10,512
9.0%
Sales of Assets -$10,000
Net Inventory Sales $3,112
2.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,039
32.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,499
3.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $828,181
Total Liabilities $246,594
Net Assets $581,587
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Perlowski (Executive Director) $47,189 $0 $0
Mark Christensen (Gaming Manager) $6,600 $0 $0
Matt Parker (Vice President) $1,250 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Bramscher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Lilienthal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Torbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Baert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morry Sauve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Butch Toivola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Swanson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$273,973
Expenses
$194,991
Net Income
$78,982
Net Assets
$633,206
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,396
19.9%
Program Services $18,620
6.8%
Investment Income $874
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,739
9.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,242
1.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,250
27.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,415
8.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $633,856
Total Liabilities $650
Net Assets $633,206
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mavis Buker (Executive Director) $43,650 $0 $0
Mark Christensen (Gaming Manager) $6,600 $0 $0
Matt Parker (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Bramscher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Torbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Lilienthal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Baert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morry Sauve (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,097
Expenses
$183,110
Net Income
$17,987
Net Assets
$554,224
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,363
19.1%
Program Services $8,708
4.3%
Investment Income $381
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,675
9.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,839
2.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,900
27.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,026
8.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $577,372
Total Liabilities $23,148
Net Assets $554,224
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mavis Buker (Executive Director) $40,500 $0 $0
Mark Christensen (Gaming Manager) $6,600 $0 $0
Matt Parker (Director) $2,000 $0 $0
Chris Everson (Vice President) $800 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mary Bramscher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Torbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Lilienthal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Pederson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Baert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morry Sauve (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$497,870
Expenses
$138,125
Net Income
$359,745
Net Assets
$536,236
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $325,699
65.4%
Program Services $8,466
1.7%
Investment Income $114
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,806
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,211
1.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,800
28.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,855
11.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $557,297
Total Liabilities $21,061
Net Assets $536,236
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mavis Buker (Executive Director) $38,800 $0 $0
Chris Everson (Vice President) $6,050 $0 $0
Mark Christensen (Gaming Manager) $6,050 $0 $0
Jeff Doty (President) $0 $0 $0
Jason Anakkala (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Blankenship (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Torbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Bramscher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Lilienthal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Derosier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Pederson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Manlick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Baert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Morry Sauve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Parker (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$178,975
Expenses
$160,405
Net Income
$18,570
Net Assets
$176,491
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,333
14.7%
Program Services $9,796
5.5%
Investment Income $851
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,855
3.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,522
2.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,368
39.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,646
Total Liabilities $26,155
Net Assets $176,491

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$160,588
Expenses
$127,135
Net Income
$33,453
Net Assets
$157,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,359
14.5%
Program Services $9,546
5.9%
Investment Income $1,185
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,315
10.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,028
3.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,000
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,957
11.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $186,920
Total Liabilities $28,999
Net Assets $157,921

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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