Flag Wavers Hope
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Flag Wavers Hope at a glance
In short: Flag Wavers Hope gave $6K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $5,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,500
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $27,594
- +164.3% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Flag Wavers Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Helping Paws of Minnesota Inc ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Paws of Minnesota Inc Hopkins, MN | Operations | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $27,594 | $203,193 | $186,038 | $5,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | $10,439 | $76,439 | $66,000 | — | — |
About Flag Wavers Hope
Based on IRS filings
Flag Wavers Hope is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Grasston, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Flag Wavers Hope is led by Jerome Tauer, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jerome Tauer
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$45K (2019) → $107K (2020)
Steve Hardy
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joe Ziegler
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Annika Braun (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $107K, to Jerome Tauer (President).
Frequently asked questions about Flag Wavers Hope
How much does Flag Wavers Hope give each year?
Flag Wavers Hope gave $6K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
How large is Flag Wavers Hope?
Flag Wavers Hope reported $28K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $203K.
What is Flag Wavers Hope?
Flag Wavers Hope is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Grasston, MN. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Flag Wavers Hope operate?
Flag Wavers Hope has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Flag Wavers Hope's EIN?
Flag Wavers Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2685402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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