Civic Intelligence

Stearns Electric Association Trust

EIN 41-1768397 • 501(c)3 • Melrose, MN

Profile

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

900 Kraft Dr SE PO Box 40Melrose, MN 56352-0040

www.stearnselectric.org/COMMUNITY/OPERATION-ROUND

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

56th percentile

4.8%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$500

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

75th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

3.2%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$68,847

Up $11,760 (+21%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$68,847

Up $11,760 (+21%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$202,713

Up $24,359 (+14%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$190,953

Up $21,168 (+12%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$11,760

Up $3,191 (+37%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2011: $37,260Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $30,398Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $38,856Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $40,743Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $26,579Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $37,735Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $40,477Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $40,4772017Assets 2018: $43,167Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $43,1672018Assets 2019: $38,441Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $38,4412019Assets 2020: $51,166Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $51,1662020Assets 2021: $47,261Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $47,2612021Assets 2022: $48,518Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $48,5182022Assets 2023: $57,087Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $57,0872023Assets 2024: $68,847Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $68,8472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$68,847
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$68,847
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $129,739Expenses 2011: $118,588Net Income 2011: $11,1512011Revenue 2012: $122,622Expenses 2012: $129,484Net Income 2012: -$6,8622012Revenue 2013: $122,223Expenses 2013: $113,765Net Income 2013: $8,4582013Revenue 2014: $124,373Expenses 2014: $122,486Net Income 2014: $1,8872014Revenue 2015: $107,879Expenses 2015: $122,043Net Income 2015: -$14,1642015Revenue 2016: $136,934Expenses 2016: $125,778Net Income 2016: $11,1562016Revenue 2017: $135,358Expenses 2017: $132,616Net Income 2017: $2,7422017Revenue 2018: $142,604Expenses 2018: $139,914Net Income 2018: $2,6902018Revenue 2019: $150,139Expenses 2019: $154,865Net Income 2019: -$4,7262019Revenue 2020: $162,965Expenses 2020: $150,240Net Income 2020: $12,7252020Revenue 2021: $161,495Expenses 2021: $165,400Net Income 2021: -$3,9052021Revenue 2022: $172,813Expenses 2022: $171,556Net Income 2022: $1,2572022Revenue 2023: $178,354Expenses 2023: $169,785Net Income 2023: $8,5692023Revenue 2024: $202,713Expenses 2024: $190,953Net Income 2024: $11,7602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$202,713
Expenses$190,953
Net Income$11,760
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$68,847
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$68,847
Revenue
$202,713
Expenses
$190,953
Net income
$11,760
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.00$0.69$2.03$1.91$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.00$0.57$1.78$1.70$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$1.73$1.72$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$1.61$1.65$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$1.63$1.50$0.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.50$1.55$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$0.43$1.43$1.40$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.40$1.35$1.33$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$1.37$1.26$0.11
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$1.08$1.22$0.14
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$1.24$1.22$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$1.22$1.14$0.08
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$1.23$1.29$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$1.30$1.19$0.11
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$202,713
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

To serve as responsible stewards of the generosity of stearns electric association member-consumers and distribute grant funds in a manner that enhances the overall quality of life in our local community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$46,574$58,274▲ $11,700
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,513$10,573▲ $60
Total Assets$57,087$68,847▲ $11,760
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$57,087$68,847▲ $11,760
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$57,087$68,847▲ $11,760
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$57,087$68,847▲ $11,760
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Marcy JohnsonVice President$400$400
Chris BergmanDirector$400$400
Jen HeinenSecretary/treasurer$300$300
Al PoserDirector$300$300
David CebullaDirector$300$300
Ann ReischlDirector$300$300
Meredith UlrichDirector$300$300
Ronald PaulsenPresident$300$300
Steve GudgellDirector$200$200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
MATT O'SHEACEO - Stearns Electric Association
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$202,254
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$459
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$195,144
Change in Net Assets
$11,760

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$202,713
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$202,713
Total Revenue per Form 990
$202,713
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$187,100
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,800
Other Expenses$1,053
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$187,100--$187,100
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$2,800-$2,800
Travel-$1,028-$1,028
Other Expenses-$25-$25
Total Functional Expenses$187,100$3,853$0$190,953

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$190,953
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$190,953
Total Expenses per Form 990$190,953
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
JACK'S BASKETArden Hills, MN501(c)(3)General Support$5,310
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
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
Audit committee
Yes
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization does not have a committee with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the board before filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organziation makes their governing documents and financial statment available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Stearns Electric Association Trust
EIN
41-1768397
Phone
8009620655
Address
900 KRAFT DR SE PO BOX 40, MELROSE, MN 56352-0040

Signing Officer

Name
Ronald Paulsen
Title
President
Phone
8009620655
Signed
2025-03-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ronald Paulsen
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
2689 COMMERCE DRIVE NW SUITE 201, ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Preparer
Katherine Lutzke CPA
Phone
5072802300
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The internal revenue service has determined that the trust is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. It has been classified as an organization trust that is not a private foundation under section 509(a)(2) of the internal revenue code and charitable contributions by donors are tax deductible. However, unrelated business income, if any, may be subject to taxation. The trust evaluated its tax positions and determined that it has no uncertain tax positions as of december 31, 2024 and 2023.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRUST IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION TRUST THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS BY DONORS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. HOWEVER, UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IF ANY, MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION. THE TRUST EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND DETERMINED THAT IT HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE TRUST BOARD MAINTAINS RECORDS OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE ORU PROGRAM AT STEARNS ELECTRIC. THEY FOLLOW THE TRUST BOARD BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND OPERATING GUIDELINES AS CRITERIA FOR WHAT ORGAINZATIONS RECEIVE FUNDING AND THE AMOUNT OF THAT POTENTIAL FUNDING. AFTER ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE FUNDING, BASED ON THEIR APPLICATION AND THE TRUST BOARD'S DISCERNMENT OF THE GUIDELINES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION, WE DON'T MONITOR WHAT THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR AS THE FUNDING WAS APPROVED BASED ON THEIR REQUEST IN THEIR APPLICATION.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0CEO - STEARNS ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANZIATION MAKES THEIR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATMENT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
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