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Messiah Foundation For Christian Communications

  • Fargo, ND
  • Tax-exempt since May 1969
  • EIN: 45-0307661

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
$227k (2024)

Expenses
$127k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.44M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$8.5k (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
$227,066
Expenses
$126,516
Net Income
$100,550
Net Assets
$1,427,812
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,931
64.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $82,579
36.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,444
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 $1,436,312
Total Liabilities $8,500
Net Assets $1,427,812
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Eider (President) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Piepkorn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brady Vick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Hendrickson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Linda Monge (Asst Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen Adamek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Weitzel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Labernik (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$154,523
Expenses
$124,169
Net Income
$30,354
Net Assets
$1,276,262
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,101
83.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $46,608
30.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$21,186
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 $1,284,762
Total Liabilities $8,500
Net Assets $1,276,262
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Elder (President) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Piepkorn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brady Vick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Hendrickson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Linda Monge (Asst Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen Adamek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Weitzel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dan Labernik (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erik Eide (Ex Officio Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 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
$196,718
Expenses
$123,230
Net Income
$73,488
Net Assets
$1,133,088
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,639
69.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $49,755
25.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $11,324
5.8%
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 $1,138,675
Total Liabilities $5,587
Net Assets $1,133,088
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Elder (President) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Piepkorn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brady Vick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Hendrickson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Linda Monge (Asst Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen Adamek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Weitzel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dan Labernik (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erik Eide (Ex Officio Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 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
$286,974
Expenses
$160,876
Net Income
$126,098
Net Assets
$1,317,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,179
57.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $54,648
19.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $68,147
23.7%
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 $1,323,651
Total Liabilities $6,278
Net Assets $1,317,373
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Elder (President) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Piepkorn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brady Vick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Hendrickson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Linda Monge (Asst Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karen Adamek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Weitzel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dan Labernik (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 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
$315,851
Expenses
$150,405
Net Income
$165,446
Net Assets
$1,222,020
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $270,259
85.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40,932
13.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,660
1.5%
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 $1,228,298
Total Liabilities $6,278
Net Assets $1,222,020
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Elder (President) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Piepkorn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brady Vick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karen Hendrickson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Linda Monge (Asst Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laverne Sansted (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Allie Ollenburger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dan Labernik (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 29, 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
$176,246
Expenses
$120,651
Net Income
$55,595
Net Assets
$887,767
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $130,481
74.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $37,482
21.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,283
4.7%
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 $895,536
Total Liabilities $7,769
Net Assets $887,767

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990

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
$148,387
Expenses
$116,493
Net Income
$31,894
Net Assets
$832,172
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,043
70.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42,012
28.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,332
1.6%
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 $841,558
Total Liabilities $9,386
Net Assets $832,172

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,438
Expenses
$116,208
Net Income
$31,230
Net Assets
$800,278
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,201
76.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $33,883
23.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $406
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $948
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $807,895
Total Liabilities $7,617
Net Assets $800,278

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990

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
$112,254
Expenses
$116,242
Net Income
-$3,988
Net Assets
$769,048
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,319
74.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27,243
24.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,628
1.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $64
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $775,142
Total Liabilities $6,094
Net Assets $769,048

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990

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
$97,739
Expenses
$107,338
Net Income
-$9,599
Net Assets
$773,036
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,633
63.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32,548
33.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,443
3.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $115
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $778,981
Total Liabilities $5,945
Net Assets $773,036

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990

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
$193,675
Expenses
$104,912
Net Income
$88,763
Net Assets
$782,635
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,801
50.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $43,430
22.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $52,416
27.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $28
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $788,435
Total Liabilities $5,800
Net Assets $782,635

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990

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
$115,308
Expenses
$100,609
Net Income
$14,699
Net Assets
$693,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,824
57.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $31,729
27.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $17,755
15.4%
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 $700,922
Total Liabilities $7,050
Net Assets $693,872

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$115,054
Expenses
$95,249
Net Income
$19,805
Net Assets
$679,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,233
37.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29,714
25.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $42,107
36.6%
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 $686,238
Total Liabilities $7,065
Net Assets $679,173

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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
$77,574
Expenses
$94,038
Net Income
-$16,464
Net Assets
$659,368
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,140
54.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,804
37.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,049
5.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,581
3.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $665,209
Total Liabilities $5,841
Net Assets $659,368

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990

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

PDF

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

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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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990-EZ

Short form 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.
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

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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 3) PDF (3 of 3)

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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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

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