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Mickelson Media Foundation

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 1989
  • EIN: 74-2530419

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
$135k (2024)

Expenses
$105k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.06M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
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-PF
Revenue
$134,946
Expenses
$104,748
Net Income
$30,198
Net Assets
$1,057,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $3,962
2.9%
Sales of Assets $128,584
95.3%
Other Income $2,400
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $102,600
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 $1,057,427
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,057,427
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Thor Mickelson (President, Treasurer) $0 $0
Cindi Beth Johnson (Vice President, Secretary) $0 $0
Denny Olson (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 11, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$43,624
Expenses
$79,114
Net Income
-$122,738
Net Assets
$1,159,295
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $9,980
Sales of Assets -$53,604
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $77,425
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 $1,159,295
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,159,295
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Thor Mickelson (President, Treasurer) $0 $0
Cindi Beth Johnson (Vice President, Secretary) $0 $0
Dagni Lee (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 2, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$49,624
Expenses
$107,765
Net Income
-$157,389
Net Assets
$1,378,915
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,387
Sales of Assets -$52,011
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $102,305
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 $1,378,915
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,378,915
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Thor Mickelson (President, Treasurer) $0 $0
Cindi Beth Johnson (Vice President, Secretary) $0 $0
Dennis Olson (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Sept. 5, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$169,968
Expenses
$48,985
Net Income
$120,983
Net Assets
$1,212,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,016
0.6%
Sales of Assets $168,952
99.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $43,266
88.3%
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 $1,212,520
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,212,520
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Thor Mickelson (President, Treasurer) $0 $0
Cindi Beth Johnson (Vice President, Secretary) $0 $0
Dennis Olson (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Oct. 16, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$182,251
Expenses
$84,690
Net Income
$97,561
Net Assets
$964,769
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,395
1.3%
Sales of Assets $179,856
98.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $83,253
98.3%
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 $964,770
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $964,769
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Thor Mickelson (President, Treasurer) $0 $0
Cindi Beth Johnson (Vice President, Secretary) $0 $0
Dennis Olson (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$23,466
Expenses
$20,876
Net Income
-$44,342
Net Assets
$790,693
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,569
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $19,690
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 $790,693
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $790,693

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,956
Expenses
$52,450
Net Income
-$40,494
Net Assets
$620,048
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3
0.0%
Dividends $10,785
90.2%
Sales of Assets $1,168
9.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $44,100
84.1%
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 $620,048
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $620,048

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$97,851
Expenses
$35,644
Net Income
$62,207
Net Assets
$748,206
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $13,724
14.0%
Sales of Assets $84,125
86.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $29,075
81.6%
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 $748,206
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $748,206

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$27,999
Expenses
$33,396
Net Income
-$5,397
Net Assets
$701,779
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $8,855
31.6%
Sales of Assets $19,143
68.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,175
84.4%
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 $701,779
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $701,779

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$25,505
Expenses
$22,783
Net Income
$2,722
Net Assets
$544,642
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $12,706
49.8%
Sales of Assets $12,797
50.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $18,400
80.8%
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 $544,642
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $544,642

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$41,835
Expenses
$39,338
Net Income
$2,497
Net Assets
$527,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $11
0.0%
Dividends $6,819
16.3%
Sales of Assets $35,005
83.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $33,340
84.8%
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 $527,895
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $527,895

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation'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.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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