Nonprofit · EIN 41-1978590
FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $443,223 | $197,771 | $245,452 | $2,911,663 | $210,674 | $2,700,989 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $350,365 | $338,659 | $11,706 | $2,453,896 | $195,827 | $2,258,069 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $501,636 | $157,227 | $344,409 | $2,334,149 | $213,356 | $2,120,793 |
| June 30, 2021 | 990 | $189,998 | $135,203 | $54,795 | $1,621,463 | $180,900 | $1,440,563 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $273,188
- Membership dues
- $155,777
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $161,868
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $102,044
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,678
- Other revenue
- $8,167
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $122,675
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,325
- Program services (functional)
- $148,864
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,030
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,877
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,453,896
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,911,663
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $210,674
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,700,989
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,749,393
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,700,989
- Gross receipts
- $448,606
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY BESKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI DINSMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELSEY FELSTUL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISHA HELGESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DACIA JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY LONGTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELSEE MACINTOSH-ELLIG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE MOURITSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JON PONTIUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY RENDZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ABBIE THURMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON WALVATNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH CASEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI DINSMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELSEY FELSTUL | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISHA HELGESON | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DACIA JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY LONGTIN | TRUSTEE/DIRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELSEE MACINTOSH-ELLIG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE MOURITSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TONY RENDZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ABBIE THURMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON WALVATNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH CASEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT DEBRITO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI DINSMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY DOLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DACIA JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELSEE MACINTOSH-ELLIG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NICK MARIOTTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE MOURITSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TONY RENDZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ABBIE THURMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON WALVATNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2021: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Fuder | Executive Director Key employee | 1 | $31,692 |
| Kelsee MacIntoshEllig | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Nick Mariotti | Vice President Trustee or director, Institutional trustee, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cris Oehler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Steve | Mouritsen Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ed Strand | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Rengel | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Scott Debrito | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dacia Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Duncan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Casey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Dolan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Terry Harrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Anderson | Financial Recorder | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 518 FRIBERG AVE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537-2280
- In care of
- % KELSEE MACINTOSH
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KELSEE MACINTOSH-ELLIG
- Signed the 990
- STEVE MOURITSEN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (218) 998-0544
- Website
- 544FOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PICKETT & DEMUTH LTD
Mission
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 544, PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALUMNI AND STUDENTS OF ISD 544, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ENHANCEMENT OF ISD 544 FACILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO ISD 544 TO FUND REQUESTS FROM FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION TO ENHANCE PROGRAM DELIVERY.Expenses $117,182 · grants $90,993 · revenue $214,038
- SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO ISD 544 GRADUATING STUDENTS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE OF HIGHER EDUCATION.Expenses $18,000 · grants $18,000 · revenue $59,150
- GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AS DESIGNATED BY DONORS TO AN ENDOWMENT FUND.Expenses $13,682 · grants $13,682
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1978590
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,911,663
- Income (IRS master file)
- $448,606
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $443,223 | $197,771 | $2,911,663 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $350,365 | $338,659 | $2,453,896 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $501,636 | $157,227 | $2,334,149 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $232,434 | $160,189 | $1,933,730 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $365,022 | $154,076 | $1,764,464 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | $189,998 | $135,203 | $1,621,463 | XML |
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 41-1978590).
Questions about FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION is 41-1978590.
- Is FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON 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 FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names KELSEE MACINTOSH-ELLIG.
- Who are the officers and directors of FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATON FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $443,223, expenses of $197,771 and total assets of $2,911,663 at year end.
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