Imperial Order of Fire and Brimstone

“Miscellaneous 2,750 total 2,750”

“Expenses awards 2,008 bank fees 429 postage 251 po box fees 232 sunshine funds 100 other 447 2,534 total 6,001”

“Form 990-ez, part iii, line 28, program service accomplishments - winter carnival - includes planning, production and events of the st. Paul winter carnival such as parade coordination and registration; community winter snow park and snow sculpting competition; assisting with polar plunge events during the winter carnival; sponsoring the carnival legend victory celebration; hosting out of state dignitaries. All of the costs attributed to this expense category are directly related to the events taking place during the period of the st. Paul winter carnival.”

“Form 990-ez, part iii, line 29 - program service accomplishments - commerce and membership support events - expenses related to events involving support of the st. Paul businesses and community gatherings such as seasonal social events, athletic competitions and winter carnival legend character recruitment and sponsorships. Form 990-ez, part iii, line 30 - program service accomplishments - administrative, promotion and support - expenses related to direct contributions in support of other charitable and festival events, scholarships and general administrative costs associated with helping to plan, coordinate and participate in other events having a mission similar to that of our organization.”

“The organization provides coordination for their members volunteer activities around the st. Paul winter carnival and provides the greater st. Paul business community and their leaders with a mechanism to engage in business with the market that is created by our organization and members involved with the winter carnival. Our members are all former ambassadors from the st. Paul winter carnival. We also work to promote st. Paul at other similar events around our community and the country.”

“Form 990-ez, part v - the organization did not receive directly or indirectly any funds for personal benefit. We did not pay directly or indirectly any premiums or expenses for the personal benefit of any member or contact.”