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Garretson Community Ambulance Corporation

  • Garretson, SD
  • Tax-exempt since March 1996
  • EIN: 46-0428217

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: Health — General and Rehabilitative / Ambulance, Emergency Medical Transport Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$305k (2023)

Expenses
$283k (2023)

Total Assets
$309k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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
$305,385
Expenses
$282,908
Net Income
$22,477
Net Assets
$309,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $184,138
60.3%
Program Services $121,185
39.7%
Investment Income $62
0.0%
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 $89,138
31.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,250
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $309,335
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $309,335
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kurtis Nelson (President) $27,257 $0 $0
Gail Nelson (Director) $24,433 $0 $0
Markus Staeffler (Vice President) $21,130 $0 $0
Kora Staeffler (Secretary) $13,758 $0 $0
Sharon Heesch (Treasurer) $2,560 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 8, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,342
Expenses
$237,701
Net Income
-$40,359
Net Assets
$286,858
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,923
51.1%
Program Services $96,381
48.8%
Investment Income $38
0.0%
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 $48,088
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,063
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,858
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $286,858
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kurtis Nelson (President) $21,256 $0 $0
Gail Nelson (Director) $17,437 $0 $0
Cheryl Swenson (Vice President) $6,035 $0 $0
Sharon Heesch (Treasurer) $2,560 $0 $0
Breonna Sands (Secretary) $800 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 25, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$369,787
Expenses
$219,739
Net Income
$150,048
Net Assets
$327,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,899
72.2%
Program Services $95,339
25.8%
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $7,500
2.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,177
25.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $55,122
25.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $327,217
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $327,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kurtis Nelson (President) $20,851 $0 $0
Gail Nelson (Director) $18,411 $0 $0
Cheryl Swenson (Vice President) $8,694 $0 $0
Breonna Oveson (Secretary) $4,662 $0 $0
Sharon Heesch (Treasurer) $2,560 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 10, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,347
Expenses
$176,893
Net Income
$87,454
Net Assets
$177,169
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,274
69.3%
Program Services $81,033
30.7%
Investment Income $40
0.0%
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 $48,831
27.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,851
30.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $177,169
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $177,169
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kurtis Nelson (President) $22,018 $0 $0
Gail Nelson (Director) $14,873 $0 $0
Cheryl Swenson (Vice President) $7,245 $0 $0
Sharon Heesch (Secretary/Treasurer) $2,540 $0 $0
Mike Ebbing (Director) $2,155 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 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
$198,788
Expenses
$172,801
Net Income
$25,987
Net Assets
$89,715
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,784
62.3%
Program Services $72,136
36.3%
Investment Income $152
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,206
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,396
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,097
40.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,715
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $89,715
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kurtis Nelson (Director) $15,734 $0 $0
Cheryl Swenson (Director) $7,715 $0 $0
Mike Ebbing (Vice President) $3,127 $0 $0
Sharon Heesch (Secretary/Treasurer) $2,640 $0 $0
Eric Kientopf (President) $180 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 23, 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
$217,979
Expenses
$174,512
Net Income
$43,467
Net Assets
$63,728
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,133
60.2%
Program Services $83,025
38.1%
Investment Income $95
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,681
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,589
22.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,743
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,728
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $63,728
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kurtis Nelson (Director) $17,347 $0 $0
Ryan Longhenry (Director (Until 06/18)) $6,537 $0 $0
Cheryl Swenson (Director) $6,462 $0 $0
Mike Ebbing (Vice President) $5,033 $0 $0
Sharon Heesch (Secretary/Treasurer) $2,660 $0 $0
Josh Henstra (Director (Until 08/18)) $1,330 $0 $0
Eric Kientopf (President) $220 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 21, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,787
Expenses
$184,179
Net Income
-$12,392
Net Assets
$20,261
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,394
65.4%
Program Services $56,359
32.8%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,304
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,613
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $88,149
47.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,261
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,261
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kurtis Nelson (Director) $16,148 $0 $0
Ryan Longhenry (Vice President) $7,405 $0 $0
Sharon Heesch (Secretary/Treasurer) $2,740 $0 $0
Eric Kientopf (President) $240 $0 $0
Norland Hofer (Director Until 10/17) $80 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 24, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$190,044
Expenses
$198,972
Net Income
-$8,928
Net Assets
$32,653
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,113
54.8%
Program Services $77,049
40.5%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $946
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,995
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,922
46.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,653
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,653
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debra Nelson (Director) $10,335 $0 $0
Ben Johnson (Vice President) $7,260 $0 $0
Cheryl Swenson (Director) $5,000 $0 $0
Sharon Heesch (Secretary/Treasurer) $2,400 $0 $0
Eric Kientopf (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 28, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$207,080
Expenses
$227,842
Net Income
-$20,762
Net Assets
$41,581
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,285
55.7%
Program Services $82,779
40.0%
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,760
4.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $244
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,146
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,063
43.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,581
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $41,581
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debra Nelson (Director) $10,446 $0 $0
Ben Johnson (Vice President) $8,547 $0 $0
Cheryl Swenson (Director) $6,273 $0 $0
Sharon Heesch (Secretary/Treasurer) $2,640 $0 $0
Eric Kientopf (President) $240 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 29, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$188,352
Expenses
$219,119
Net Income
-$30,767
Net Assets
$62,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,201
59.6%
Program Services $67,610
35.9%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Net Fundraising $8,511
4.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,343
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $62,343
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ben Johnson (Vice President) $8,772 $0
Debra Nelson (Director) $6,715 $0
Cheryl Swenson (Director) $6,475 $0
Ron Hendrix (Director Until 04/2014) $2,800 $0
Sharon Heesch (Secretary/Treasurer) $2,580 $0
Mike Ebbing (Director Until 10/2014) $900 $0
Eric Kientopf (President) $140 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 10, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$195,870
Expenses
$229,181
Net Income
-$33,311
Net Assets
$93,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,389
58.4%
Program Services $72,219
36.9%
Investment Income $121
0.1%
Net Fundraising $9,141
4.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,110
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $93,110
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ben Johnson (Vice President) $9,690 $0
Sharon Heesch (Secretary/Treasurer) $2,620 $0
Mike Ebbing (Director) $2,115 $0
Eric Kientopf (President) $200 $0
Ron Hendrix (Director) $180 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 18, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$175,199
Expenses
$218,441
Net Income
-$43,242
Net Assets
$126,421
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,446
55.6%
Program Services $65,772
37.5%
Investment Income $235
0.1%
Net Fundraising $11,746
6.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,421
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $126,421

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,873
Expenses
$195,161
Net Income
$6,712
Net Assets
$169,663
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,036
65.4%
Program Services $69,080
34.2%
Investment Income $757
0.4%
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 $20,358
10.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $86,316
44.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $169,663
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $169,663

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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-EZ

Short form 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

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-EZ

Short form 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-EZ

Short form 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-EZ

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

PDF

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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990-EZ

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

PDF

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-EZ

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

PDF

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