Waconia Fire Department Relief Association
The purpose of the relief association is to provide members with access to the statewide volunteer firefighters retirement plan.
Waconia Fire Department Relief Association at a glance
In short: Waconia Fire Department Relief Association gave $91K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,635
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $18,127
- Median grant
- $19,800
- Total assets
- $115,158
- -8.5% 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 Waconia Fire Department Relief Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Waconia Hockey Association ($32K). Together the top 5 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waconia Hockey Association Waconia, MN | Assist the organization with funds to cover equipment costs | $31,827 |
| City of Waconia Waconia, MN | Provide assistance for the city to help out local programs | $24,808 |
| Waconia Public Schools Waconia, MN | Assist the school with additional funds for student events and programs | $19,800 |
| Waconia Basketball Booster Club Waconia, MN | Assist the organization with funds to cover equipment costs | $7,200 |
| Waconia High School Softball Booster Club Waconia, MN | Assist T | $7,000 |
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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 | $115,158 | $138,659 | $147,743 | $90,635 | 5 | $62 |
| 2023 | $125,895 | $4,835 | $6,585 | — | — | $275 |
| 2022 | $124,099 | $59,057 | $17,607 | — | — | $42 |
| 2021 | $82,649 | $114,072 | $75,147 | — | — | $18 |
| 2020 | $43,724 | $68,040 | $117,984 | — | — | $33 |
| 2019 | $94,232 | $92,896 | $54,536 | — | — | $32 |
About Waconia Fire Department Relief Association
Based on IRS filings
Waconia Fire Department Relief Association is a public charity, based in Waconia, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $115K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $62.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Waconia Fire Department Relief Association is led by Kris Baumann, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kris Baumann
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$400 (2019) → $1K (2024)
Douglas Rolf
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$400 (2019) → $1K (2024)
Bobby Seltz
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$600 (2024)
Dave Shaw
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$600 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeff Borg (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Wayne Michael (2019–2022) — Secretary
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 $1K, to Douglas Rolf (Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Waconia Fire Department Relief Association
How much does Waconia Fire Department Relief Association give each year?
Waconia Fire Department Relief Association gave $91K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Waconia Fire Department Relief Association's typical grant size?
Waconia Fire Department Relief Association's median grant in 2024 was $19,800, and its average grant was $18,127, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Waconia Fire Department Relief Association give grants?
Waconia Fire Department 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 Waconia, MN (5 grants).
Does Waconia Fire Department Relief Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Waconia Fire Department Relief Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Waconia Fire Department Relief Association's largest grantees?
Waconia Fire Department Relief Association's largest 2024 grantees include Waconia Hockey Association ($31,827), City of Waconia ($24,808) and Waconia Public Schools ($19,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Waconia Fire Department Relief Association?
Waconia Fire Department Relief Association reported $115K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $139K.
What is Waconia Fire Department Relief Association's EIN?
Waconia Fire Department Relief Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6036815. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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