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Minnesota Educational Scholarship Fund Inc

  • Cottage Grove, MN
  • Tax-exempt since June 2014
  • EIN: 46-1462126

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$23.2k (2024)

Expenses
$53.2k (2024)

Total Assets
$113k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$47.3k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$23,181
Expenses
$53,181
Net Income
-$30,000
Net Assets
$65,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,723
89.4%
Program Services $29,491
> 100%
Investment Income $1,072
4.6%
Net Fundraising -$28,105
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,133
Total Liabilities $47,337
Net Assets $65,796
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shellum (Executive Director) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Jodi Pinske (Vice President) $0 $0
Charlotte Olein (Business Manager Alumnae Rep) $0 $0
Cyndy Huber (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Kayla Lee (Minnesota Northern Lights Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 2, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$73,633
Expenses
$72,039
Net Income
$1,594
Net Assets
$95,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,242
53.3%
Program Services $39,966
54.3%
Investment Income $1,037
1.4%
Net Fundraising -$6,612
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,881
Total Liabilities $51,085
Net Assets $95,796
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shellum (Executive Director) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Jodi Pinske (Vice President) $0 $0
Charlotte Olein (Business Manager Alumnae Rep) $0 $0
Cyndy Huber (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Kayla Lee (Minnesota Norther Lights Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$100,466
Expenses
$57,937
Net Income
$42,529
Net Assets
$94,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,809
73.5%
Program Services $29,382
29.2%
Investment Income $288
0.3%
Net Fundraising -$3,013
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,495
Total Liabilities $50,293
Net Assets $94,202
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shelum (Executive Di) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Nichole Fairbanks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Charlotte Olein (Vice Preside) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,651
Expenses
$47,739
Net Income
$1,912
Net Assets
$51,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,269
89.2%
Program Services $15,503
31.2%
Investment Income $120
0.2%
Net Fundraising -$10,241
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,510
Total Liabilities $33,837
Net Assets $51,673
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shelum (Executive Di) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Nichole Fairbanks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Charlotte Olein (Vice Preside) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 8, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,470
Expenses
$27,936
Net Income
$31,534
Net Assets
$49,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,285
66.1%
Program Services $22,098
37.2%
Investment Income $167
0.3%
Net Fundraising -$2,080
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,825
Total Liabilities $38,065
Net Assets $49,760
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shelum (Executive Di) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Nichole Fairbanks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Charlotte Olein (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Jodi Swaja (Vice Preside) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$106,291
Expenses
$116,199
Net Income
-$9,908
Net Assets
$18,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,440
29.6%
Program Services $74,604
70.2%
Investment Income $247
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,755
Total Liabilities $41,527
Net Assets $18,228
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shelum (Executive Di) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Nichole Fairbanks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Shelly Johnson (Vice Preside) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$143,094
Expenses
$141,018
Net Income
$2,076
Net Assets
$28,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,048
30.8%
Program Services $98,880
69.1%
Investment Income $234
0.2%
Net Fundraising -$68
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,194
Total Liabilities $38,060
Net Assets $28,134
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shelum (Executive Di) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Nichole Fairbanks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Shelly Johnson (Vice Preside) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 1, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$124,058
Expenses
$124,964
Net Income
-$906
Net Assets
$26,058
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,129
13.8%
Program Services $106,853
86.1%
Investment Income $76
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,373
Total Liabilities $42,315
Net Assets $26,058
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shelum (Executive Di) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Nichole Fairbanks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Angela Reed (Vice Preside) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 30, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$124,612
Expenses
$118,798
Net Income
$5,814
Net Assets
$62,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,280
22.7%
Program Services $96,257
77.2%
Investment Income $75
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,473
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $62,473
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shelum (Executive Di) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Nichole Fairbanks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Angela Reed (Vice Preside) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 30, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$124,123
Expenses
$111,046
Net Income
$13,077
Net Assets
$56,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,300
13.9%
Program Services $106,782
86.0%
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,659
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $56,659
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shelum (Executive Di) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President) $0 $0
Nichole Fairbanks (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deb Thompson (Secretary) $0 $0
Angela Reed (Vice Preside) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 3, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$111,520
Expenses
$98,186
Net Income
$13,334
Net Assets
$43,581
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,300
41.5%
Program Services $91,424
82.0%
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Net Fundraising -$26,226
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,581
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $43,581
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shelum (Executive Di) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (President/Tr) $0 $0
Shawn Anne Buttschau (Marketing Di) $0 $0
Angela Reed (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Millie Goodermont (Secretary) $0 $0
Diane Buszta (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$126,164
Expenses
$102,910
Net Income
$23,254
Net Assets
$30,247
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,993
37.2%
Program Services $68,078
54.0%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Net Fundraising $11,083
8.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,247
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $30,247
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Shellum (President) $0 $0
Angela Reed (Vice President) $0 $0
Millie Goodermont (Secretary) $0 $0
Gina Cavanagh (Treasurer) $0 $0
Shawn Anne Buttschau (Marketing Director) $0 $0
Vicki Kueppers (Alumni Director) $0 $0
Karyn Utecht (Alumni Director) $0 $0
Diane Buszta (Director) $0 $0
Brenda Merchlewitz (Judges Chair) $0 $0
Cori Mc Rae (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 12, 2014

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