New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn
Firefighters, retired and active, of the city of new germany, are members of the new germany fire department relief assn. The association is the administrator of a single employer pension plan available to firefighters, and operates under the provisions of Minnesota law.
New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn at a glance
In short: New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,000
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,000
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,000
- Total assets
- $83,864
- -0.5% 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 New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of New Germany ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
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 New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn gives
- Giving grew 31% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $62K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of New Germany New Germany, MN | Grants to the city of new germany to help with budget shortfalls and support of public safety. | $44,000 |
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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 | $83,864 | $33,720 | $33,090 | $44,000 | 1 | $174 |
| 2023 | $84,295 | $19,356 | $12,192 | $62,101 | 1 | $151 |
| 2022 | $75,858 | $45,396 | $33,977 | $18,449 | 1 | $49 |
| 2021 | $912,199 | $185,344 | $85,065 | $33,496 | 1 | $99,215 |
| 2020 | $811,499 | $108,373 | $9,148 | $27,700 | 1 | $97,075 |
| 2019 | $712,274 | $156,171 | $54,761 | $43,239 | 1 | $113,472 |
About New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn
Based on IRS filings
New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn is a public charity, based in New Germany, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $174.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn is led by Dusty O'Brien, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dusty O'Brien
President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Kahle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ria Roland
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Midthun
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$200 (2019) → $200 (2024)
Danny Mielke
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ria Roland21163 Wages In Gamb (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Roepke (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Brock Sennes (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $600, to Danny Mielke (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn
How much does New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn give each year?
New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $62K across 1 grant.
How large is New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn?
New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn reported $84K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34K.
Where does New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn operate?
New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn's EIN?
New Germany Fire Dept Relief Assn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6038910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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