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Valley Grove Preservation Society

EIN 41-1464511 • 501(c)3 • Nerstrand, MN

Profile

To restore, refurbish, and maintain both the 1862 stone church and the 1894 wood church by means of skilled labor and artisans guided by high standards of care. To understand, respect, and communicate the historic legacies associated with valley grove and handed down from early norwegian settlers. To manage the surrounding 50 acres of land using the best understanding of how to create a landscape that approximates that experienced by the early norwegian settlers. To make the valley grove site, and surrounding oak savanna available for both public and private uses compatible with the mission.

PO Box 75Nerstrand, MN 55053

valleygrovemn.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

95th percentile

75%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

58th percentile

6.3%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-38%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$1,088,744

Up $64,877 (+6.3%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $48,998 (-100%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$1,088,744

Up $113,875 (+12%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$70,702

Down $43,702 (-38%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$17,746

Down $5,098 (-22%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$52,956

Down $38,604 (-42%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2023: $842,005Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $842,0052023Assets 2024: $1,023,867Liabilities 2024: $48,998Net Assets 2024: $974,8692024Assets 2025: $1,088,744Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $1,088,7442025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,088,744
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,088,744

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2023: $396,583Expenses 2023: $9,774Net Income 2023: $386,8092023Revenue 2024: $114,404Expenses 2024: $22,844Net Income 2024: $91,5602024Revenue 2025: $70,702Expenses 2025: $17,746Net Income 2025: $52,9562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$70,702
Expenses$17,746
Net Income$52,956

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 14, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$70,702
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To restore, refurbish, and maintain both the 1862 stone church and the 1894 wood church by means of skilled labor and artisans guided by high standards of care. To understand, respect, and communicate the historic legacies associated with valley grove and handed down from early norwegian settlers. To manage the surrounding 50 acres of land using the best understanding of how to create a landscape that approximates that experienced by the early norwegian settlers. To make the valley grove site, and surrounding oak savanna available for both public and private uses compatible with the mission.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$599,389$587,023▼ $12,366
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$423,291$484,211▲ $60,920
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,187$17,510▲ $16,323
Total Assets$1,023,867$1,088,744▲ $64,877
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$48,998--
Total Liabilities$48,998$0▼ $48,998
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$551,578$1,088,744▲ $537,166
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$423,291--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$974,869$1,088,744▲ $113,875
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,023,867$1,088,744▲ $64,877

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$447,775$35,616$483,391
Land$137,935-$137,935
Equipment$1,250$1,250$2,500
Other Land Buildings$63$229$292

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2025$423,292-▲ $60,920-$484,211
2024$381,988-▲ $41,304-$423,292
2023$135,263$250,000▼ $3,275-$381,988
2022$135,263----
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michelle RoethlerPresident
Brian KoesterBoard Member
Dan RognessBoard Member
David Hougen-eitzmanBoard Member
Dirk PetersonBoard Member
Linda RossiBoard Member
Maren WasnerBoard Member
Rene KoesterBoard Member
Shawn NuebelBoard Member
Tedd PedersonBoard Member
Margit JohnsonSecretary
Kenneth SahlinTreasurer
Gary WagenbachVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$50,807
Program Service Revenue
$5,197
Investment Income
$14,698
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$50,807
Change in Net Assets
$52,956
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$17,746
Total Fundraising Expense$1,236
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$12,366--$12,366
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,125-$1,125
Occupancy$988--$988
Insurance$750--$750
Other Expenses$258-$446$258
All Other Expenses-$25-$25
Total Functional Expenses$15,360$1,150$1,236$17,746
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

Treasurer reviews 990 before filing.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

UPON REQUEST

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Valley Grove Preservation Society
EIN
41-1464511
Phone
5076491227
Address
PO BOX 75, NERSTRAND, MN 55053

Signing Officer

Name
Kenneth Sahlin
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5076491227
Signed
2026-02-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Roethler
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Goodney & Etter Pa
Address
319 DIVISION ST PO BOX 347, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057-0347
Preparer
Ann Etter
Phone
5076630861
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

To restore, refurbish, and maintain both the 1862 stone church and the 1894 wood church by means of skilled labor and artisans guided by high standards of care. To understand, respect, and communicate the historic legacies associated with valley grove and handed down from early norwegian settlers. To manage the surrounding 50 acres of land using the best understanding of how to create a landscape that approximates that experienced by the early norwegian settlers. To make the valley grove site, and surrounding oak savanna available for both public and private uses compatible with the mission.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TO RESTORE, REFURBISH, AND MAINTAIN BOTH THE 1862 STONE CHURCH AND THE 1894 WOOD CHURCH BY MEANS OF SKILLED LABOR AND ARTISANS GUIDED BY HIGH STANDARDS OF CARE. TO UNDERSTAND, RESPECT, AND COMMUNICATE THE HISTORIC LEGACIES ASSOCIATED WITH VALLEY GROVE AND HANDED DOWN FROM EARLY NORWEGIAN SETTLERS. TO MANAGE THE SURROUNDING 50 ACRES OF LAND USING THE BEST UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO CREATE A LANDSCAPE THAT APPROXIMATES THAT EXPERIENCED BY THE EARLY NORWEGIAN SETTLERS. TO MAKE THE VALLEY GROVE SITE, AND SURROUNDING OAK SAVANNA AVAILABLE FOR BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE USES COMPATIBLE WITH THE MISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1TREASURER REVIEWS 990 BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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