Nonprofit · EIN 61-1490881
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $305,189 | $221,534 | $83,655 | $337,323 | $0 | $337,323 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $472,192 | $397,702 | $74,490 | $253,668 | $0 | $253,668 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $84,712 | $83,289 | $1,423 | $195,923 | – | $195,923 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $289,569
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,620
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $215,791
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $215,791
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,743
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $253,668
- Total assets, end of year
- $337,323
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $337,323
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $49,575
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $287,748
- Gross receipts
- $305,189
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Olson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Kristi Dooley | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.92 | $0 |
| Shana Steinbeck | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.58 | $0 |
| Kent Peterson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.88 | $0 |
| Randy Hurley | Director Trustee or director | 3.27 | $0 |
| Susan McIntyre | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dan McIntyre | Director Trustee or director | 0.96 | $0 |
| Gary Moody | Director Trustee or director | 0.88 | $0 |
| Lisa Lafranchi | Director Trustee or director | 0.27 | $0 |
| Gail Olson | Director Trustee or director | 0.65 | $0 |
| Jeanne Pfeiffer | Director Trustee or director | 0.77 | $0 |
| Robert Cole Pueringer | Director Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 |
| Jaci Tourtellott | Director Trustee or director | 0.58 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Olson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.58 | $0 |
| Kristi Dooley | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.31 | $0 |
| Shana Steinbeck | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Kent Peterson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.4 | $0 |
| Randy Hurley | Director Trustee or director | 1.16 | $0 |
| Susan McIntyre | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan McIntyre | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Moody | Director Trustee or director | 1.16 | $0 |
| Lisa Lafranchi | Director Trustee or director | 0.77 | $0 |
| Gail Olson | Director Trustee or director | 0.66 | $0 |
| Jeanne Pfeiffer | Director Trustee or director | 0.56 | $0 |
| Robert Cole Pueringer | Director Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Moody | Co-President | 3 | $0 |
| Randy Hurley | Co-President | 5 | $0 |
| Kent Peterson | Treasurer | 2.17 | $0 |
| Susan McIntyre | Secretary | 0.7 | $0 |
| Jeanne Pfeiffer | Director | 0.92 | $0 |
| Mary Renquist | Director | 1.26 | $0 |
| Mary R MacLean | Director | 0.17 | $0 |
| Kenneth Olson | Director | 1.8 | $0 |
| Jennifer Tessmer-Tuck | Director | 0.58 | $0 |
| Lamont Koerner | Director | 2.27 | $0 |
| Kristi Dooley | Director | 0.96 | $0 |
| Shana Steinback | Director | 3.27 | $0 |
| Robert Cole Pueringer | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Gail Olson | Director | 0.96 | $0 |
| Lisa Huset | Director | 0.38 | $0 |
| Dan McIntyre | Director | 0.96 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 105 UNIVERSITY AVE W, SAINT PAUL, MN 55103-2028
- In care of
- % KENT E PETERSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Kent E Peterson, 1062 WESTCLIFF CT, SAINT PAUL, MN 55126
- Signed the 990
- Kent Peterson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (651) 353-3903
Mission
Shoulder to Shoulder supports the life and health of people in rural southeastern Tanzania through projects and education related to the Ilula Lutheran Hospital.
Program accomplishments
- Shoulder to Shoulder supports construction of vital projects at the Ilula Lutheran Hospital. The decentralized wastewater treatment system for sanitation and Reproductive Child Health Center for maternal and infant care were completed in 2025. Construction of a new Maternity ward at the Hospital.was started. These projects showcase dedication to enhancing public health infrastructure in this underserved region of Tanzania.Expenses $139,146 · revenue $222,900
- Ilula-Minnesota Continuing Medical Education Conference was a 2 day medical conference held in Iringa Tanzania in January 2025 for over 100 health professionals from 25 hospitals in southeastern Tanzania and team of visiting health professional from Minnesota.Expenses $22,762 · revenue $25,500
- Scholarships were funded to support highly capable students attending the Ilula Institute for Allied Health Sciences situated at the Ilula Lutheran Hospital. These scholarships assist students who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and a strong commitment to pursuing a career in the allied health field. By offering financial support to well-qualified individuals the organization ensures that promising students have the opportunity to receive quality education and training in healthcare disciplines at the institute.Expenses $8,000
- Tuition and expenses for advanced training for 2 medical staff at Ilula Lutheran HospitalExpenses $6,583 · revenue $4,265
- Critical financial assistance for the repair of the X-ray machine. We support the purchase of components needed to repair the X-ray machine and voltage stabilizer and computer protection systems. By ensuring these machines are functioning optimally we contribute to the quality of healthcare services provided to patients in need.Expenses $39,300
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1490881
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $337,323
- Income (IRS master file)
- $305,189
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $305,189 | $221,534 | $337,323 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $472,192 | $397,702 | $253,668 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $84,712 | $83,289 | $195,923 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 61-1490881).
Questions about SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
- What is the EIN of SHOULDER TO SHOULDER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHOULDER TO SHOULDER is 61-1490881.
- Is SHOULDER TO SHOULDER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to SHOULDER TO SHOULDER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHOULDER TO SHOULDER 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 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER 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 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER 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 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kent E Peterson.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHOULDER TO SHOULDER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SHOULDER TO SHOULDER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $305,189, expenses of $221,534 and total assets of $337,323 at year end.
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