Nonprofit · EIN 46-0840535
LEECH LAKE LEGACY
Tax-exempt · MINNETONKA, MN 55345
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $188,658 | $179,796 | $8,862 | $792,477 | $104,568 | $687,909 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $173,555 | $174,760 | -$1,205 | $790,422 | $111,375 | $679,047 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $699,986 | $202,412 | $497,574 | $806,965 | $126,713 | $680,252 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $153,997
- Program service revenue
- $21,925
- Investment income
- $10,721
- Net rental income
- $712
- Other revenue
- $2,015
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $47,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $51,358
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,571
- Occupancy
- $16,410
- Travel
- $22,767
- Depreciation
- $12,389
- Program services (functional)
- $161,770
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,386
- Fundraising (functional)
- $640
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $790,422
- Total assets, end of year
- $792,477
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $104,568
- Net assets, end of year
- $687,909
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $204,902
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $647,239
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $40,670
- Gross unrelated business income
- $712
- Gross receipts
- $190,946
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Fitzer | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 50 | $47,500 |
| Craig Berdan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Aaron Sawdey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Philip Henrichs Jr | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Dr Danielle Schwartzman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Donna Sutton | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Fitzer | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 50 | $46,000 |
| Craig Berdan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Aaron Sawdey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Philip Henrichs Jr | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Dr Danielle Schwartzman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Donna Sutton | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Fitzer | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 50 | $46,000 |
| Craig Berdan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Aaron Sawdey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Philip Henrichs Jr | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Dr Veronica Bartsch | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Terri Jo Walker | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15835 RANDALL LN, MINNETONKA, MN 55345-5523
- In care of
- % CRAIG BERDAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 385454, Bloomington MN 55438
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Craig Berdan, PO Box 385454, Bloomington, MN 554385454
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Marilou Chanrasmi, PO Box 385454, Bloomington MN 55438
- Signed the 990
- Craig Berdan, Treasurer
- Phone
- (866) 534-2293
- Website
- www.leechlakelegacy.org
- Return prepared by
- Lori D Stevenson CPA
Mission
Animal welfare organization serving the residents of Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding communities.
Program accomplishments
- Surrender and Transport: To reduce the number of animals (primarily cats and dogs) by accepting surrenders, caring for them, placing them with and transporting them to partner shelters and rescues. 2320 animals were placed and transported in 2025, of which 1162 were surrenders to Leech Lake LegacyExpenses $67,529 · revenue $11,176
- Spay/Neuter: To reduce the number of unwanted animals (primarily cats and dogs), and to improve the health of companion and community animals by providing low cost spay/neuter services. 171 surgeries provided by Leech Lake Legacy in 2025, plus approximately 62 additional surgeries arranged for with other entities.Expenses $47,012 · revenue $4,160
- Wellness: To improve the quality of life of owned, community, and surrendered animals (primarily cats and dogs) by providing low-cost wellness exams, services, vaccines, preventatives, and treatments of illnesses and injuries. 465 wellness visits provided by Leech Lake Legacy in 2025.Expenses $38,624 · revenue $8,227
- Medical expense and emergencyExpenses $8,605 · revenue $380
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0840535
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $792,477
- Income (IRS master file)
- $190,946
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $188,658 | $179,796 | $792,477 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $173,555 | $174,760 | $790,422 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $699,986 | $202,412 | $806,965 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $149,570 | $200,257 | $823,957 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Marilou Chanrasmi | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-0840535).
Questions about LEECH LAKE LEGACY
- What is the EIN of LEECH LAKE LEGACY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEECH LAKE LEGACY is 46-0840535.
- Is LEECH LAKE LEGACY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to LEECH LAKE LEGACY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEECH LAKE LEGACY 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 LEECH LAKE LEGACY 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 LEECH LAKE LEGACY 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 LEECH LAKE LEGACY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Craig Berdan.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEECH LAKE LEGACY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,500 (Jenny Fitzer, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LEECH LAKE LEGACY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $188,658, expenses of $179,796 and total assets of $792,477 at year end.
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