Elsie Miller Palmer And Ben A Mil Ler Scholarship Trust

Cedar Falls, IA
Tax exemption issued: April 1983
EIN: 42-1189787

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) 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.

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. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Revenue

$1,535

Expenses

$6,638

Net Income

-$5,103

Net Assets

$109,881

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,535	100%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$6,150	92.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$109,881
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$109,881

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lincoln Savings Bank (Trustee)	$0	$0
Erik Smith Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Oct. 8, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$970

Expenses

$5,648

Net Income

-$4,678

Net Assets

$114,984

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$970	100%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$5,250	93.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$114,984
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$114,984

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lincoln Savings Bank (Trustee)	$0	$0
Erik Smith Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 8, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$1,133

Expenses

$6,657

Net Income

-$5,524

Net Assets

$119,663

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$500	44.1%
Interest Revenue	$633	55.9%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$6,300	94.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$119,663
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$119,663

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lincoln Savings Bank (Trustee)	$0	$0
Erik Smith Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$1,033

Expenses

$6,863

Net Income

-$5,830

Net Assets

$125,187

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,033	100%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$6,500	94.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$125,187
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$125,187

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lincoln Savings Bank (Trustee)	$0	$0
Erik Smith Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 4, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

$2,138

Expenses

$7,258

Net Income

-$5,120

Net Assets

$131,019

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$200	9.4%
Interest Revenue	$1,938	90.6%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$6,900	95.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$131,020
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$131,019

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lincoln Savings Bank (Trustee)	$0	$0
Shawn Holloway Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$2,791

Expenses

$6,894

Net Income

-$4,103

Net Assets

$136,138

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$450	16.1%
Interest Revenue	$2,341	83.9%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$6,500	94.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$136,139
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$136,138

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lincoln Savings Bank (Trustee)	$0	$0
Shawn Holloway Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on June 17, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$2,275

Expenses

$7,745

Net Income

-$5,470

Net Assets

$140,242

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$143	6.3%
Interest Revenue	$2,132	93.7%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$7,350	94.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$140,242
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$140,242

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Erik Skovgard (Trustee)	$0	$0
Shawn Holloway Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$1,628

Expenses

$8,329

Net Income

-$6,701

Net Assets

$145,713

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,628	100%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$7,707	92.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$145,713
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$145,713

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Erik Skovgard (Trustee)	$0	$0
Shawn Holloway Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$1,881

Expenses

$8,172

Net Income

-$6,291

Net Assets

$152,406

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,881	100%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$8,000	97.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$152,406
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$152,406

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Erik Skovgard (Trustee)	$0	$0
Shawn Holloway Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$1,757

Expenses

$16,251

Net Income

-$14,494

Net Assets

$158,697

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$1,757	100%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$16,000	98.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$158,697
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$158,697

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Erik Skovgard (Trustee)	$0	$0
Shawn Holloway Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$1,854

Expenses

$10,261

Net Income

-$8,407

Net Assets

$173,191

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$1,854	100%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$10,000	97.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$173,191
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$173,191

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Steve Tscherter (Trustee)	$0	$0
Shawn Holloway Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$2,329

Expenses

$4,281

Net Income

-$1,952

Net Assets

$181,598

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$2,329	100%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$4,000	93.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$181,598
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$181,598

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Steve Tscherter (Trustee)	$0	$0
Tim Kuehl Superintendant (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ariel Patton (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 12, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$2,683

Expenses

$3,897

Net Income

-$1,214

Net Assets

$183,549

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$2,683	100%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$3,600	92.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$183,550
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$183,549

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990-T

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$3,522

Expenses

$8,292

Net Income

-$4,770

Net Assets

$184,764

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$3,522	100%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$8,000	96.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$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	$184,764
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$184,764

990-PF

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Elsie Miller Palmer And Ben A Mil Ler Scholarship Trust

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