Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association
To provide a pension fund for the benefit of the organization's members who serve as volunteer fire fighters for the city of cologne, mn and to purchase and provide maintenance for fire prevention equipment and supplies for the city of cologne, mn.
Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $163,771
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $161,768
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,896
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $152,308
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2023) to $62K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $62K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Cologne Cologne, MN | Voluntary Contribution to Assist the City. | $52,000 |
| Central Public Schools Norwood Young America, MN | Voluntary Contribution to Assist the School District. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,771 | $161,768 | $152,308 | — | — | $2,896 |
| 2024 | $153,386 | $156,500 | $150,192 | $62,000 | 2 | $2,375 |
| 2023 | $147,078 | $140,562 | $943,365 | $61,584 | Total only | $20,553 |
| 2022 | $923,493 | $61,134 | $72,206 | — | — | $-16,948 |
| 2021 | $1,025,262 | $259,080 | $102,187 | — | — | $103,483 |
| 2020 | $901,759 | $132,952 | $66,232 | — | — | $25,459 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association
Based on IRS filings
Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association is a public charity, based in Cologne, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $164K in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association is led by Sarah Foley, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Foley
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Gary Myers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2024) → $9K (2025)
Jay Milbrett
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hendel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Wickenhauser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nick Burkhalter (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Kasel (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Gary Myers (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association
How large is Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association?
Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association reported $164K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $162K.
Where does Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association operate?
Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association's EIN?
Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1445452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
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