South Haven Firemens Relief Association
To provide benefits for firefighters.
South Haven Firemens Relief Association at a glance
In short: South Haven Firemens Relief Association gave $186K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,536
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,384
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $162,987
- -84.7% 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 South Haven Firemens Relief Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of South Haven ($150K). Together the top 4 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How South Haven Firemens Relief Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). 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 $65K (2020) to $187K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of South Haven South Haven, MN | For Fire Equipment. | $150,000 |
| Kimball Wrestling Boosters Kimball, MN | For Wrestling | $18,000 |
| Fairhaven Township South Haven, MN | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Kimball Sports Boosters Kimball, MN | Charitable Purposes | $7,536 |
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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 | $162,987 | $283,323 | $1,185,542 | $185,536 | 4 | $488 |
| 2023 | $1,068,225 | $550,888 | $344,794 | $187,350 | 4 | $183,168 |
| 2022 | $938,945 | $308,437 | $488,079 | $129,100 | 4 | $40,253 |
| 2021 | $1,265,874 | $412,535 | $289,760 | $160,700 | 4 | $51,075 |
| 2020 | $1,044,446 | $205,907 | $101,521 | $65,150 | 2 | $57,776 |
About South Haven Firemens Relief Association
Based on IRS filings
South Haven Firemens Relief Association is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in South Haven, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $163K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $186K. Net investment income was $488.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Haven Firemens Relief Association is led by Nick Moehrle, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nick Moehrle
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Olson
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Carlson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Laney
Treasurer
Fire Chief → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Ryan Olson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2024)
Derek Patnode
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Stenson
City Clerk
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norm Badacker
Mayor
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Nathan Bayerl (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Rose (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Dusty Nicka (2020–2022) — 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 $1K, to Kenneth Laney (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about South Haven Firemens Relief Association
How much does South Haven Firemens Relief Association give each year?
South Haven Firemens Relief Association gave $186K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $187K across 4 grants.
What is South Haven Firemens Relief Association's typical grant size?
South Haven Firemens Relief Association's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $46,384, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does South Haven Firemens Relief Association give grants?
South Haven Firemens Relief Association gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South Haven, MN (2 grants) and Kimball, MN (2 grants).
Does South Haven Firemens Relief Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on South Haven Firemens Relief Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is South Haven Firemens Relief Association?
South Haven Firemens Relief Association reported $163K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $283K.
What is South Haven Firemens Relief Association?
South Haven Firemens Relief Association is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in South Haven, MN. It holds $163K in total assets as of 2024.
What is South Haven Firemens Relief Association's EIN?
South Haven Firemens Relief Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1314091. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 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 November 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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