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Oktoberfest USA Gemutlichkeit
EIN 39-2006630 • 501(c)3 • LA Crosse, WI
Profile
The oktoberfest gemutlichkeit foundation's mission is to encourage pride and enhance the quality of life for the la crosse, wi area and surrounding communities. The organization strives to promote and develope an environment that will benefit future generations, provide scholarships to local students, and celebrate and preserve the area's german heritage and spread the "spirit of friendship" thru out the area communities.
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Net Margin
92nd percentile
Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
74th percentile
Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
45th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$455,133
Up $66,035 (+17%) from 2024
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Up$455,133
Up $66,035 (+17%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$106,210
Down $7,439 (-6.5%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$40,175
Down $25,294 (-39%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$66,035
Up $17,855 (+37%) from 2024
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Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $455,133
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $455,133
- Revenue
- $106,210
- Expenses
- $40,175
- Net income
- $66,035
| Balance Sheet | Operations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Assets | Liabilities | Net Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Income |
| 2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $4.55 | $4.55 | $1.06 | $0.40 | $0.66 | |
| 2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $3.89 | $3.89 | $1.14 | $0.65 | $0.48 | |
| 2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $3.41 | $0.00 | $3.41 | $0.89 | $0.22 | $0.66 |
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Dec 1, 2024 to Nov 30, 2025
- Signed
- Dec 20, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $135,072
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The oktoberfest gemutlichkeit foundation's mission is to encourage pride and enhance the quality of life for the la crosse, wi area and surrounding communities. The organization strives to promote and develope an environment that will benefit future generations, provide scholarships to local students, and celebrate and preserve the area's german heritage and spread the "spirit of friendship" thru out the area communities.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| SEE MISSION STATEMENT. THE FURTHERANCE OF THAT MISSION THRU OUT THE YEAR. | - | $40,175 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN RUDE | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| MIKE KEIL | President El | - | $0 | - | - |
| TOM TIGGELAAR | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| TERRY COWGILL | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forks N Corks | $79,853 | $79,853 | $28,862 | $50,991 |
| Festmasters Bal | $8,000 | $8,000 | - | $8,000 |
| Total Events | $87,853 | $87,853 | $28,862 | $58,991 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Oktoberfest USA Gemutlichkeit
- EIN
- 39-2006630
- Phone
- 6087827293
- Address
- 1 OKTOBERFEST STRASSE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Signing Officer
- Name
- Brian Rude
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 6087827293
- Signed
- 2025-12-20
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Morrison & Associates Sc
- Address
- 330 6TH ST S, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-4587
- Preparer
- Kenneth K Morrison
- Phone
- 6087827293
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16
“Expenses gemutlichkeit scholarship 13,000 miss lacrosse scholarship 14,000 special fester fund 2,367 bank fees 128 office supplis 1,911 dues, license, subscrip 108 education and seminars 3,000 plaques & awards 272 total 34,786”
Form 990-ez, Part III
“The oktoberfest gemutlichkeit foundation's mission is to encourage pride and enhance the quality of life for the la crosse, wi area and surrounding communities. The organization strives to promote and develope an environment that will benefit future generations, provide scholarships to local students, and celebrate and preserve the area's german heritage and spread the "spirit of friendship" thru out the area communities.”
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