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J A Wedum Foundation

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
$28.2M (2022)

Expenses
$26.6M (2022)

Total Assets
$151M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$64.4M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$28,181,017
Expenses
$26,608,240
Net Income
$1,572,777
Net Assets
$86,516,395
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $924,896
3.3%
Sales of Assets -$1,367,461
Other Income $28,548,582
> 100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,004,629
7.5%
Compensation of Officers* $392,714
1.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,939,494
Total Liabilities $64,423,099
Net Assets $86,516,395
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $362,964 $21,386
Kellie Tesch (Assistant Vp) $186,747 $8,546
Brian Myres (Chair) $19,250 $0
David Kjos (Treasurer) $1,750 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Trustee) $1,750 $0
Dawn Downs (Trustee) $1,750 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $1,750 $0
Michele Kelm Helgen (Trustee) $1,750 $0
Jon Davis (Trustee) $1,750 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$28,441,684
Expenses
$28,947,270
Net Income
-$505,586
Net Assets
$84,780,161
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $934,751
3.3%
Sales of Assets $1,843,781
6.5%
Other Income $25,588,271
90.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,364,665
11.6%
Compensation of Officers* $414,635
1.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,295,178
Total Liabilities $56,515,017
Net Assets $84,780,161
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $383,135 $19,900
Kellie Tesch (Assistant Vp) $175,475 $8,186
Brian Myres (Chair) $19,250 $0
David Kjos (Trustee) $1,750 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Trustee) $1,750 $0
Dawn Downs (Trustee) $1,750 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $1,750 $0
Joseph Rusche (Treasurer) $1,750 $0
Michele Kelm Helgen (Trustee) $1,750 $0
Jon Davis (Trustee) $1,750 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$30,141,821
Expenses
$22,284,335
Net Income
$7,857,486
Net Assets
$85,306,713
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $949,204
3.1%
Sales of Assets $6,180,166
20.5%
Other Income $22,937,737
76.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,059,729
9.2%
Compensation of Officers* $404,291
1.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,620,962
Total Liabilities $81,314,249
Net Assets $85,306,713
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $372,791 $20,099
Kellie Tesch (Assistant Vice Presi) $171,264 $9,450
Brian Myres (Chair) $19,250 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Director) $1,750 $0
David Kjos (Director) $1,750 $0
Dawn Downs (Director) $1,750 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $1,750 $0
Jon Davis (Director) $1,750 $0
Joseph A Rusche (Treasurer) $1,750 $0
Michelle Kelm Helgen (Director) $1,750 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$56,321,347
Expenses
$22,604,205
Net Income
$33,717,142
Net Assets
$76,715,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,582,971
2.8%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $29,042,283
51.6%
Other Income $25,625,895
45.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,065,516
9.1%
Compensation of Officers* $393,501
1.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $132,054,818
Total Liabilities $55,338,824
Net Assets $76,715,994
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $359,001 $0
Kellie Tesch (Office Admin) $159,962 $0
David Kjos (Chairman) $16,500 $0
Brian Myres (Chair Elect) $9,000 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $1,500 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Dawn Downs (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Joseph A Rusche (Treasurer) $1,500 $0
Michele Kelm Helgen (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Jon Davis (Board Member) $1,500 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$42,017,334
Expenses
$29,097,193
Net Income
$12,920,141
Net Assets
$42,999,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,000
0.0%
Interest Revenue $875,082
2.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $9,674,566
23.0%
Other Income $31,389,097
74.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,588,271
5.5%
Compensation of Officers* $369,398
1.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,226,776
Total Liabilities $75,227,579
Net Assets $42,999,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $342,398 $0
Kellie Tesch (Office Admin) $150,584 $0
David Kjos (Chairman) $16,500 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $1,500 $0
Gary Slette (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Dawn Downs (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Joseph A Rusche (Treasurer) $1,500 $0
Michele Kelm Helgen (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Brian Myres (Board Member) $1,500 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$41,776,907
Expenses
$33,748,979
Net Income
$8,027,928
Net Assets
$29,841,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $13,000
0.0%
Interest Revenue $661,653
1.6%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $5,957,585
14.3%
Other Income $35,076,080
84.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,612,775
10.7%
Compensation of Officers* $354,221
1.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,527,754
Total Liabilities $98,686,419
Net Assets $29,841,335
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $325,721 $0
Kellie Tesch (Office Admin) $145,495 $0
David Kjos (Chairman) $16,500 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $1,500 $0
Gary Slette (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Dale Vesledahl (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Dawn Downs (Board Member) $1,500 $0
Joseph A Rusche (Vice Chair O) $1,500 $0
Brian Myres (Treasurer) $1,500 $0
Michele Kelm Helgen (Board Member) $1,500 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$35,320,198
Expenses
$30,605,801
Net Income
$4,714,397
Net Assets
$21,632,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000
0.0%
Interest Revenue $425,241
1.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$97,355
Other Income $34,922,841
98.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $856,072
2.8%
Compensation of Officers* $339,639
1.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $130,325,319
Total Liabilities $108,692,783
Net Assets $21,632,536
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $315,639 $0
Kellie Tesch (Office Admin) $135,441 $0
David Kjos (Chairman) $13,200 $0
Frank Starke (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $1,200 $0
Gary Slette (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Dale Vesledahl (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Dawn Downs (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Joseph A Rusche (Vice Chair O) $1,200 $0
Brian Myres (Treasurer) $1,200 $0
Michele Kelm Helgen (Board Member) $1,200 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$34,916,699
Expenses
$31,806,789
Net Income
$3,109,910
Net Assets
$16,869,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $12,180
0.0%
Interest Revenue $388,489
1.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$60,374
Other Income $34,508,098
98.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,237,395
3.9%
Compensation of Officers* $297,221
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,440,178
Total Liabilities $112,571,069
Net Assets $16,869,109
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $273,221 $0
Kellie Tesch (Office Admin) $126,504 $0
David Kjos (Chairman) $13,200 $0
Frank Starke (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $1,200 $0
Gary Slette (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Dale Vesledahl (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Dawn Downs (Board Member) $1,200 $0
Joseph A Rusche (Vice Chair O) $1,200 $0
Brian Myres (Treasurer) $1,200 $0
Michele Kelm Helgen (Board Member) $1,200 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$36,594,434
Expenses
$31,830,311
Net Income
$4,764,123
Net Assets
$13,690,592
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $428,213
1.2%
Interest Revenue $311,170
0.9%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $659,743
1.8%
Other Income $35,136,640
96.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,365,252
7.4%
Compensation of Officers* $235,937
0.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,116,728
Total Liabilities $113,426,136
Net Assets $13,690,592
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $218,737 $0
Kellie Tesch (Office Admin) $108,552 $0
Frank Starke (Chairman) $10,900 $0
David Kjos (Treasurer) $900 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $900 $0
Gary Slette (Board Member) $900 $0
Dale Vesledahl (Board Member) $900 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Board Member) $900 $0
Dawn Downs (Board Member) $900 $0
Joseph A Rusche (Vice Chair O) $900 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$36,702,426
Expenses
$31,768,211
Net Income
$4,934,215
Net Assets
$8,108,499
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $502,216
1.4%
Interest Revenue $288,115
0.8%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $1,093,117
3.0%
Other Income $34,756,590
94.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,438,131
4.5%
Compensation of Officers* $215,485
0.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,220,845
Total Liabilities $119,112,346
Net Assets $8,108,499
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Portz (President) $198,285 $0
Kellie Tesch (Office Admin) $98,539 $0
Frank Starke (Chairman) $10,900 $0
David Kjos (Treasurer) $900 $0
Dayton Soby (Secretary) $900 $0
Gary Slette (Board Member) $900 $0
Dale Vesledahl (Board Member) $900 $0
Dana Wedum Kennelly (Board Member) $900 $0
Dawn Downs (Board Member) $900 $0
Joseph A Rusche (Vice Chair O) $900 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$51,820,520
Expenses
$38,923,549
Net Income
$12,896,971
Net Assets
$3,733,358
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $311,008
0.6%
Interest Revenue $77,753
0.2%
Dividends $170,492
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $59,523,327
> 100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,204,378
3.1%
Compensation of Officers* $198,458
0.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,865,264
Total Liabilities $121,131,906
Net Assets $3,733,358

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$38,522,035
Expenses
$38,483,656
Net Income
$38,379
Net Assets
-$9,234,095
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $77,659
0.2%
Dividends $117,009
0.3%
Sales of Assets $117,769
0.3%
Other Income $38,147,372
99.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,054,772
2.7%
Compensation of Officers* $191,330
0.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,506,570
Total Liabilities $174,740,665
Net Assets -$9,234,095

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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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