United States Academic Decathlon Association
Conduct a series of scholastic competitions for high school students designed to promote and reward academic achievements in most us states representing 3,000 schools and 30,000 students.
United States Academic Decathlon Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,131,496
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,553,530
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $61,110
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,772,382
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United States Academic Decathlon Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various School Districts Anytown, MN | Financial Support | $20,525 |
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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 | $3,131,496 | $1,553,530 | $1,772,382 | — | — | $61,110 |
| 2023 | $3,353,785 | $1,541,237 | $1,834,974 | — | — | $51,992 |
| 2022 | $3,535,455 | $1,459,694 | $1,303,166 | — | — | $49,142 |
| 2021 | $3,613,001 | $1,600,610 | $1,204,491 | — | — | $45,193 |
| 2020 | $3,279,795 | $1,355,922 | $1,239,742 | $20,525 | 1 | $47,944 |
About United States Academic Decathlon Association
Based on IRS filings
United States Academic Decathlon Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mankato, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United States Academic Decathlon Association is led by Keith Wenner, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Wenner
President
Co President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pam Lloyd
Co President
Gci → Co President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bob Brezina
Co President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Daniele Grigsby
Testing Director
On filings since 2022
36.9 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $110K (2024)
Brian Talbott
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Lester Martisko
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
36.9 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $169K (2024)
Mercedes Paxton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Theresa McKiernan
Curriculum D
On filings since 2020
36.9 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $127K (2024)
Former officers (11)
- Former: David Mikkalson (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Denise Greene-Wilkinson (2020–2021) — Co President
- Former: Chad Coauette (2020) — Njpa
- Former: Curtiss Clifton (2020) — Usad-Sd Representative
- Former: Jack Peterson (2020) — Director
- Former: James Augustin (2020) — Director
- Former: Joan Wade (2020) — Director
- Former: Jolene Teske (2020) — Usad-Sd Representative
- Former: Lidia Li Maylath (2020) — Director
- Former: Liz Boario (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Brezina (2020) — Past 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 $169K, to Lester Martisko (Executive Di). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United States Academic Decathlon Association
How large is United States Academic Decathlon Association?
United States Academic Decathlon Association reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is United States Academic Decathlon Association?
United States Academic Decathlon Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mankato, MN. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does United States Academic Decathlon Association operate?
United States Academic Decathlon Association has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is United States Academic Decathlon Association's EIN?
United States Academic Decathlon Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3600314. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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