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Liberty Fire Benevolent Society

  • Jefferson Cty, MO
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1989
  • EIN: 44-0663615

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Mutual insurance companies or associations which provide insurance to members substantially at cost.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$530k (2023)

Expenses
$429k (2023)

Total Assets
$2.05M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.41k (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
$530,310
Expenses
$429,088
Net Income
$101,222
Net Assets
$2,053,385
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $460,693
86.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $69,617
13.1%
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 $81,700
19.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,054,795
Total Liabilities $1,410
Net Assets $2,053,385
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Hagner (President) $26,925 $0 $0
Rita Kerperin (Secretary) $25,000 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Treasurer) $17,250 $0 $0
Matt Forck (Vice Preside) $11,525 $0 $0
James Thessen (Director) $1,000 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 7, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$440,864
Expenses
$536,843
Net Income
-$95,979
Net Assets
$1,952,163
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $430,551
97.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10,313
2.3%
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 $93,410
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,956,881
Total Liabilities $4,718
Net Assets $1,952,163
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Hagner (President) $46,705 $0 $0
Rita Kerperin (Secretary) $23,000 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0
Matt Forck (Vice Preside) $6,705 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Director D) $4,000 $0 $0
James Thessen (Director) $1,000 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 7, 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
$431,185
Expenses
$373,603
Net Income
$57,582
Net Assets
$2,048,142
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $415,962
96.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15,223
3.5%
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 $62,670
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,049,292
Total Liabilities $1,150
Net Assets $2,048,142
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Hagner (President) $24,670 $0 $0
Rita J Kerperin (Secretary) $22,000 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Vice President) $3,000 $0 $0
James Thessen (Director) $1,000 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 7, 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
$433,994
Expenses
$382,036
Net Income
$51,958
Net Assets
$1,990,560
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $406,204
93.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27,790
6.4%
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 $64,760
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,996,396
Total Liabilities $5,836
Net Assets $1,990,560
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roger Hagner (President) $28,760 $0 $0
Rita J Kerperin (Secretary) $20,000 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0
David O Braun (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Vice President) $1,000 $0 $0
James Thessen (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 13, 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
$435,743
Expenses
$399,757
Net Income
$35,986
Net Assets
$1,938,602
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $404,270
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $31,473
7.2%
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 $56,480
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,939,425
Total Liabilities $823
Net Assets $1,938,602
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rita J Kerperin (Secretary) $20,000 $0 $0
Roger Hagner (President) $17,480 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0
David O Braun (Vice President) $6,000 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Director) $1,000 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 19, 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
$426,637
Expenses
$276,757
Net Income
$149,880
Net Assets
$1,902,616
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $400,789
93.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $25,848
6.1%
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 $42,195
15.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,902,779
Total Liabilities $163
Net Assets $1,902,616
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rita J Kerperin (Secretary) $17,000 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Treasurer) $10,000 $0 $0
Roger Hagner (Vice President) $9,005 $0 $0
David O Braun (President) $5,690 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Director) $500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 12, 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
$401,821
Expenses
$355,919
Net Income
$45,902
Net Assets
$1,752,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $384,599
95.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,222
4.3%
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 $47,290
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,753,631
Total Liabilities $895
Net Assets $1,752,736
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rita J Kerperin (Secretary) $17,000 $0 $0
Roger Hagner (Vice President) $14,325 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Treasurer) $10,195 $0 $0
David O Braun (President) $5,270 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Director) $500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 13, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,687
Expenses
$272,742
Net Income
$119,945
Net Assets
$1,706,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $378,470
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,217
3.6%
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 $34,500
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,706,998
Total Liabilities $164
Net Assets $1,706,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rita J Kerperin (Secretary) $17,000 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Treasurer) $10,000 $0 $0
Roger Hagner (Vice President) $6,713 $0 $0
David O Braun (President) $6,050 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Director) $500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 11, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$387,234
Expenses
$200,821
Net Income
$186,413
Net Assets
$1,586,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $374,891
96.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,343
3.2%
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 $28,000
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,587,033
Total Liabilities $144
Net Assets $1,586,889
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rita J Kerperin (Secretary) $15,000 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Treasurer) $8,000 $0 $0
Roger Hagner (Vice President) $6,138 $0 $0
David O Braun (President) $4,000 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 7, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$395,702
Expenses
$316,273
Net Income
$79,429
Net Assets
$1,400,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $383,573
96.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,129
3.1%
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 $21,675
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,400,603
Total Liabilities $127
Net Assets $1,400,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rita J Kerperin (Secretary) $13,000 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Treasurer) $5,875 $0 $0
David O Braun (President) $2,800 $0 $0
Roger Hagner (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 13, 2015

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$387,810
Expenses
$429,488
Net Income
-$41,678
Net Assets
$1,321,047
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $375,693
96.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,117
3.1%
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 $26,113
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,321,380
Total Liabilities $333
Net Assets $1,321,047
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rita J Kerperin (Secretary) $13,000 $0 $0
Michael Forck (Treasurer) $5,875 $0 $0
David O Braun (President) $4,388 $0 $0
Roger Hagner (Vice President) $2,850 $0 $0
Tony Forck (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 5, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$358,682
Expenses
$345,256
Net Income
$13,426
Net Assets
$1,362,725
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $339,387
94.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,753
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,542
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,163
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,363,077
Total Liabilities $352
Net Assets $1,362,725

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$342,528
Expenses
$346,199
Net Income
-$3,671
Net Assets
$1,349,299
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $322,678
94.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19,850
5.8%
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 $20,445
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,349,509
Total Liabilities $210
Net Assets $1,349,299

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990

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

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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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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

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

PDF

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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990-EZ

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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