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Blue Earth Education Assistance Inc

Blue Earth Ed Assistance Inc
  • Blue Earth, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1975
  • EIN: 41-6166641

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: Religion Related, Spiritual Development N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$76.5k (2024)

Expenses
$43k (2024)

Total Assets
$860k (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
$76,502
Expenses
$42,965
Net Income
$33,537
Net Assets
$859,578
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,500
32.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40,708
53.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $11,294
14.8%
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 $859,578
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $859,578
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Holland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Koranda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Belau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Frederickson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Fletcher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Warmka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$48,622
Expenses
$68,173
Net Income
-$19,551
Net Assets
$823,708
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,755
50.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $25,369
52.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,502
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 $823,708
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $823,708
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rena Zierke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Koranda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Belau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Frederickson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Fletcher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Farnham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Richards (Director) $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
$64,077
Expenses
$41,445
Net Income
$22,632
Net Assets
$785,105
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,185
54.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,001
31.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,891
13.9%
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 $785,105
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $785,105
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rena Zierke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Koranda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Belau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Frederickson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Fletcher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Farnham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 11, 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
$70,461
Expenses
$41,969
Net Income
$28,492
Net Assets
$919,894
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,627
15.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $45,861
65.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,973
19.8%
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 $919,894
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $919,894
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rena Zierke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Koranda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Belau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Fletcher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Farnham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2022

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
$37,813
Expenses
$22,574
Net Income
$15,239
Net Assets
$883,863
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,000
18.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,247
74.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,566
6.8%
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 $883,863
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $883,863
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rena Zierke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Koranda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Belau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Sparks (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Fletcher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Farnham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$40,037
Expenses
$27,592
Net Income
$12,445
Net Assets
$817,245
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,345
40.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,967
57.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $725
1.8%
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 $817,245
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $817,245
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Ubben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Koranda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Belau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Sparks (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Fletcher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Johnson (President) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$85,359
Expenses
$36,358
Net Income
$49,001
Net Assets
$765,558
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,250
26.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,118
25.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $40,991
48.0%
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 $765,558
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $765,558
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Ubben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Koranda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Belau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Sparks (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Julie Loge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Johnson (President) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$38,438
Expenses
$35,357
Net Income
$3,081
Net Assets
$756,915
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,350
45.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19,182
49.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,906
5.0%
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 $756,915
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $756,915
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Ubben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Frundt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rich Belau (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sparks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Loge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evan Gough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,846
Expenses
$26,676
Net Income
$8,170
Net Assets
$769,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,406
64.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,191
46.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,751
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 $769,275
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $769,275
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Ubben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Frundt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rich Belau (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sparks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Loge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evan Gough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$36,001
Expenses
$24,340
Net Income
$11,661
Net Assets
$766,716
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,070
33.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18,466
51.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,465
15.2%
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 $766,716
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $766,716
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Dale Brandsoy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Frundt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sparks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Eckles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Drake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patty Lindsey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evan Gough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Johnson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,408
Expenses
$43,881
Net Income
$527
Net Assets
$759,370
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,695
44.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21,242
47.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,471
7.8%
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 $759,370
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $759,370
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dale Brandsoy (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Charles Frundt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Sparks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Eckles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Colleen Gronewald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Queensland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evan Gough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gary Holmseth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 8, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$43,312
Expenses
$37,349
Net Income
$5,963
Net Assets
$759,594
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,977
87.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,015
4.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,320
7.7%
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 $759,594
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $759,594
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Armon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Hanson (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dale Brandsoy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Frundt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kennedy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gina Zierke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Eckles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Colleen Gronewald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Queensland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evan Gough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$276,196
Expenses
$33,514
Net Income
$242,682
Net Assets
$744,595
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $272,487
98.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,709
1.3%
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 $744,595
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $744,595

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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
$186,005
Expenses
$29,115
Net Income
$156,890
Net Assets
$501,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,682
96.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,323
3.4%
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 $501,742
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $501,742

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990

Primary 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

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