Albany Fire Department
Individuals and property protected from fire and fire related damage.
Albany Fire Department at a glance
In short: Albany Fire Department gave $130K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $130K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,000
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,000
- +75.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $130,000
- Total assets
- $192,234
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Albany Fire Department funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Albany ($130K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Albany Fire Department gives
- Giving grew 318% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $148K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Albany Albany, MN | Truck and Equipment | $130,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,234 | $195,530 | $207,502 | $130,000 | 1 | $8,290 |
| 2023 | $227,821 | $229,441 | $209,599 | $148,060 | 2 | $2,181 |
| 2022 | $175,840 | $61,893 | $60,073 | $26,250 | 2 | $254 |
| 2021 | $174,020 | $26,546 | $41,894 | $31,070 | 2 | $136 |
| 2020 | $168,494 | $256,565 | $236,900 | $112,795 | 3 | $374 |
About Albany Fire Department
Based on IRS filings
Albany Fire Department is a public charity, based in Albany, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $192K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $130K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Albany Fire Department is led by John Klasen, Vice President, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Klasen
Vice President, President & CEO
Vice President → Vice President, President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $7K (2024)
Leon Toenies
President & CEO
Vice President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Greg Muellner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Mike Frericks
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Andy Bruder
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2024)
Matt Carlson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Gary Winkels (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Derrick Derkes (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Frericks (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Chad Freiler (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to John Klasen (VP (End 5/24)/Pres & CEO (Beg 5/24)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Albany Fire Department
How much does Albany Fire Department give each year?
Albany Fire Department gave $130K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $148K across 2 grants.
How large is Albany Fire Department?
Albany Fire Department reported $192K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $196K.
Where does Albany Fire Department operate?
Albany Fire Department has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Albany Fire Department's EIN?
Albany Fire Department's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1725214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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