Vernon Center Fire Relief Association
To provide retirement benefits to volunteer firefighters.
Vernon Center Fire Relief Association at a glance
In short: Vernon Center Fire Relief Association gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $33,000
- Median grant
- $33,000
- Total assets
- $378,100
- +13.6% 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 Vernon Center Fire Relief Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Vernon Center ($33K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Vernon Center Vernon Center, MN | To support the truck fund | $33,000 |
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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 | $378,100 | $83,345 | $44,716 | $33,000 | 1 | $15,110 |
| 2023 | $332,937 | $43,601 | $8,160 | — | — | $4,637 |
| 2022 | — | $37,541 | $15,179 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $43,031 | $57,872 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $29,374 | $19,099 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | $15,947 | $7,211 | — | — | — |
About Vernon Center Fire Relief Association
Based on IRS filings
Vernon Center Fire Relief Association is a public charity, based in Vernon Center, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $378K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $15K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vernon Center Fire Relief Association is led by Robert Stephens, President on the 2024 filing; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Stephens
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Schmiesing
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monte Raske
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Coult
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$250 (2023) → $250 (2024)
Andrew Hansen
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$250 (2024)
Nick Reid
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Finney left
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Adam Finney (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bob Stephens (2023) — President
- Former: Eric Pederson (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jesse Kietzer (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Stevens (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Brad Lanoue (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kari Schwarz (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mick Schmiesing (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Brunz (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Justin Davis (2019) — Chief
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 $250, to Marissa Coult (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vernon Center Fire Relief Association
How much does Vernon Center Fire Relief Association give each year?
Vernon Center Fire Relief Association gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Vernon Center Fire Relief Association?
Vernon Center Fire Relief Association reported $378K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $83K.
Where does Vernon Center Fire Relief Association operate?
Vernon Center Fire Relief Association has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Vernon Center Fire Relief Association's EIN?
Vernon Center Fire Relief Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3615067. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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