Kiester Firemen Relief Association
Non profit association for firemen of the kiester mn volunteer fire department.
Kiester Firemen Relief Association at a glance
In short: Kiester Firemen Relief Association gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,187
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,187
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,187
- Total assets
- $125,481
- +36.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kiester Firemen Relief Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Kiester ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Kiester Kiester, MN | Donations to the city of kiester for fire equipment and other city needs. | $65,187 |
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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 | $125,481 | $38,662 | $4,907 | $65,187 | 1 | $215 |
| 2024 | $92,152 | $19,789 | $812 | $56,914 | 1 | $143 |
| 2023 | $72,864 | $24,404 | $15,904 | $24,650 | 1 | $70 |
| 2022 | $311,509 | $-21,451 | $12,983 | — | — | $-30,868 |
| 2021 | $342,620 | $63,602 | $4,755 | — | — | $38,300 |
| 2020 | $283,100 | $31,799 | $1,688 | — | — | $16,893 |
About Kiester Firemen Relief Association
Based on IRS filings
Kiester Firemen Relief Association is a public charity, based in Kiester, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $125K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K. Net investment income was $215.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kiester Firemen Relief Association is led by Dylan Hemmingsen, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dylan Hemmingsen
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Burkhow
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hamson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Lammey
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Timothy Engebretson (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Brandon Hagenson (2020–2022) — CEO
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kiester Firemen Relief Association
How much does Kiester Firemen Relief Association give each year?
Kiester Firemen Relief Association gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $57K across 1 grant.
How large is Kiester Firemen Relief Association?
Kiester Firemen Relief Association reported $125K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $39K.
Where does Kiester Firemen Relief Association operate?
Kiester Firemen Relief Association has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Kiester Firemen Relief Association's EIN?
Kiester Firemen Relief Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6034394. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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