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Swiss Benevolent Society

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
$61.5k (2023)

Expenses
$77.1k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.59M (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
$61,515
Expenses
$77,117
Net Income
-$15,602
Net Assets
$1,592,330
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,758
84.1%
Program Services $1,485
2.4%
Investment Income $61,793
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$56,885
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,364
5.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,592,330
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,592,330
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruedi Sandmeier (President) $0 $0 $0
Carla Twitchell (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Aubert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Zeiter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andreas Eggler (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Andrew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Eggen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ariana Ghelfi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susann Sandmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Twitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pius Kampfen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Welter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$73,981
Expenses
$64,460
Net Income
$9,521
Net Assets
$1,480,374
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,155
20.5%
Program Services $1,600
2.2%
Investment Income $54,703
73.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,483
3.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $40
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,480,374
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,480,374
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruedi Sandmeier (President) $0 $0 $0
Carla Twitchell (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Aubert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Zeiter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andreas Eggler (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Andrew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Eggen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ariana Ghelfi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susann Sandmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Twitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Max Munz (Director At Large) $0 $0 $0
Pius Kampfen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Welter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$98,752
Expenses
$84,057
Net Income
$14,695
Net Assets
$1,650,121
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,234
36.7%
Program Services $440
0.4%
Investment Income $56,978
57.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,100
5.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,650,121
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,650,121
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruedi Sandmeier (President) $0 $0 $0
Carla Twitchell (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Aubert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Zeiter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andreas Eggler (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Andrew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Eggen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ariana Ghelfi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susann Sandmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Twitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Max Munz (Director At Large) $0 $0 $0
Pius Kampfen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Welter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$67,254
Expenses
$87,734
Net Income
-$20,480
Net Assets
$1,485,146
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,173
41.9%
Program Services $1,450
2.2%
Investment Income $35,575
52.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,006
3.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $50
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,485,146
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,485,146
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruedi Sandmeier (President) $0 $0 $0
Carla Twitchell (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Aubert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joh Zeiter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andreas Eggler (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Andrew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Eggen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ariana Ghelfi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susann Sandmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Twitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Max Munz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pius Kampfen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Welter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$74,979
Expenses
$78,052
Net Income
-$3,073
Net Assets
$1,472,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,608
31.5%
Program Services $55,844
74.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,389
Sales of Assets -$2,084
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 $1,472,847
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,472,847

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$189,722
Expenses
$61,881
Net Income
$127,841
Net Assets
$1,331,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,901
72.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $56,825
30.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,191
Sales of Assets $187
0.1%
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 $1,331,673
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,331,673

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$39,064
Expenses
$60,670
Net Income
-$21,606
Net Assets
$1,313,295
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,138
74.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40,860
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,281
Sales of Assets -$27,653
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 $1,313,295
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,313,295
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruedi Sandmeier (President) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Aubert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Zeiter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Strotz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Andrew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Eggen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andreas Eggler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ariana Ghelfi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susann Sandmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Max Munz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Twitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$587,201
Expenses
$48,309
Net Income
$538,892
Net Assets
$1,241,812
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $569,019
96.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,773
3.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,591
Sales of Assets $0
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 $1,241,812
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,241,812
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruedi Sandmeier (President) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Aubert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Zeiter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Strotz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Andrew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Eggen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andreas Eggler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carola Gutierrez Gyger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susann Sandmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$75,037
Expenses
$47,284
Net Income
$27,753
Net Assets
$708,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,422
57.9%
Program Services $2,936
3.9%
Investment Income $28,679
38.2%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $708,973
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $708,973
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruedi Sandmeier (President) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Aubert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Zeiter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Strotz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Andrew (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Eggen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andreas Eggler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carola Gutierrez Gyger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susann Sandmeier (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$75,037
Expenses
$47,284
Net Income
$27,753
Net Assets
$708,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,422
57.9%
Program Services $2,936
3.9%
Investment Income $28,679
38.2%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $708,973
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $708,973

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$51,503
Expenses
$60,899
Net Income
-$9,396
Net Assets
$662,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,119
46.8%
Program Services $3,521
6.8%
Investment Income $23,863
46.3%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $662,040
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $662,040
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ruedi Sandmeier (President) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Strotz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Zeiter (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Aubert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$43,447
Expenses
$55,785
Net Income
-$12,338
Net Assets
$643,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,397
44.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24,050
55.4%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $643,731
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $643,731

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$55,331
Expenses
$53,498
Net Income
$1,833
Net Assets
$628,036
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,953
63.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,378
36.8%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $628,036
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $628,036

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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