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Encouraging Excellence Inc

EIN 86-3513335 • 501(c)3 • Albert Lea, MN

Profile

To enhance the functioning and well being of individuals, families, organizations, and communities through providing services including, but not limited to, mental health and spiritual care, teaching, mentoring and consulting.

PO Box 204Albert Lea, MN 56007
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 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

99th percentile

100%

Higher net margin than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

$383,268

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$383,268

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin99th percentile

Revenue

$343,730

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$595

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$343,135

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2024: $383,268Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $383,2682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$383,268
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$383,268
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2024: $343,730Expenses 2024: $595Net Income 2024: $343,1352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$343,730
Expenses$595
Net Income$343,135
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$383,268
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$383,268
Revenue
$343,730
Expenses
$595
Net income
$343,135
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.83$0.00$3.83$3.44$0.01$3.43
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$343,730
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To enhance the functioning and well being of individuals, families, organizations, and communities through providing services including, but not limited to, mental health and spiritual care, teaching, mentoring and consulting.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$315,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$40,133$68,268▲ $28,135
Total Assets$40,133$383,268▲ $343,135
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$40,133$383,268▲ $343,135
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$40,133$383,268▲ $343,135
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$40,133$383,268▲ $343,135

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$315,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matthew AndersonChair
George MarinPresident
David EngmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$343,730
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$343,730
Change in Net Assets
$343,135

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Real Estate Commercial1$315,000Appraisal
Total Noncash Contributions1$315,000-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$595
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting-$595-$595
Total Functional Expenses$0$595$0$595
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Encouraging Excellence Inc
EIN
86-3513335
Phone
5074730442
Address
PO BOX 204, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007

Signing Officer

Name
George Marin
Title
President
Phone
5074730442
Signed
2025-11-10

Organization Details

Principal Officer
George Marin
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Hill Benda Skov and Bernau Pa
Address
1206 W FRONT ST SUITE 1, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Preparer
Lance Skov
Phone
5073771333
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To enhance the functioning and well being of individuals, families, organizations, and communities through providing services including, but not limited to, mental health and spiritual care, teaching, mentoring and consulting.”

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