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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1815585

MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427

Financials

$1.5M$686K2023$1.9M$521K2024$2.3M$540K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,322,175$539,825$1,782,350$13,898,352$124,468$13,773,884
December 31, 2024990$1,872,537$521,265$1,351,272$11,863,382$10,000$11,853,382
December 31, 2023990$1,500,868$686,457$814,411$10,103,909$27,500$10,076,409
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,237,190
of which government grants
$296,156
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,098,400
Net gain from sales of assets
$524,961
Net income from fundraising events
-$13,415
Other revenue
-$13,415

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$480,440
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,815
Program services (functional)
$480,440
Management and general (functional)
$59,385

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,863,382
Total assets, end of year
$13,898,352
Total liabilities, end of year
$124,468
Net assets, end of year
$13,773,884
Publicly traded securities
$13,271,414
Net assets without donor restrictions
$13,773,884
Gross receipts
$6,824,108
Employees
0
Volunteers
28
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
MN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL POPPPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TOM LYONSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
TIM KENNEDYSECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SUSAN KENNEDYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
18$0
DENNIS ANGELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
JASON BURLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMES CAREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID HAMLARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM HOKRDIRECTOR (THROUGH JUNE 2025)
Trustee or director
5$0
TOM JENKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
TIM MCELROYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
9$0
BUDDY WINNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DON KERRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL POPPPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TOM LYONSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
TIM KENNEDYSECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
SUSAN KENNEDYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
DENNIS ANGELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
JASON BURLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMES CAREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID HAMLARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM HOKRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
TOM JENKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
TIM MCELROYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
8$0
JON TROSTDIRECTOR (RETIRED JAN 2024)
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL POPPPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JON TROSTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TIM KENNEDYSECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
SUSAN KENNEDYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
DENNIS ANGELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JAMES CAREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID HAMLARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TOM JENKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
TOM LYONSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
JASON BURLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
TIM MCELROYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
TOM HOKRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
620 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH 130, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427-4310
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SUSAN KENNEDY, 620 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH 130, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Signed the 990
SUSAN KENNEDY, TREASURER
Phone
(763) 544-2255
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE TIMELY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DEPLOYED AND CURRENTLY SERVING MINNESOTA MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHO HAVE A FINANCIAL CRISIS THAT IS NOT SUPPORTED BY EXISTING STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED FUND FOUNDED IN NOVEMBER 2004. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE BY PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE MANY SACRIFICES THAT MILITARY FAMILIES MAKE AND WANT TO HELP SOFTEN THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS THAT MAY OCCUR, ESPECIALLY WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER IS DEPLOYED, BY PROVIDING A FINANCIAL SAFETY NET. THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES MONEY, THROUGH GRANTS, TO MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILIES THAT NEED HELP. THE FOUNDATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE SOLDIER AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALISTS (SFRS). THE SFRS COMMUNICATES DIRECTLY WITH MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEY DIRECT REQUEST TO THE FOUNDATION AND PROVIDE DETAILS OF THE SERVICE MEMBERS' FINANCIAL NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION PAYS MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, RENTS, UTILITIES, CAR PAYMENTS, MEDICAL BILLS AND OTHER NEEDS ON BEHALF OF THE SERVICE MEMBERS.
    Expenses $480,440 · grants $480,440

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-1815585
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,898,352
Income (IRS master file)
$6,824,108

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,322,175$539,825$13,898,352XML
990December 2024$1,872,537$521,265$11,863,382XML
990December 2023$1,500,868$686,457$10,103,909XML
990December 2022$1,226,671$830,458$8,517,886IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1815585).

Questions about MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION is 41-1815585.
Is MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SUSAN KENNEDY.
Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,322,175, expenses of $539,825 and total assets of $13,898,352 at year end.

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