Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa
To provide support to the city of zimmerman for the purpose of providing community services, update fire equipment, promote youth activities, and to provide sick and disability benefits to the volunteer fire fighters of the city of zimmerman.
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa at a glance
In short: Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa gave $406K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $406,320
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,264
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $2,039,954
- +23.3% 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 Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zimmerman Livonia Fire District ($380K). Together the top 5 received $406K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). 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 $171K (2020) to $501K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $406K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zimmerman Livonia Fire District Zimmerman, MN | Fire Equipment | $380,000 |
| City of Zimmerman Zimmerman, MN | Donations | $6,820 |
| Elk River All Night Grad Party Elk River, MN | Funds to Support ISD-728 All Night Grad Party | $6,500 |
| City of Elk River Elk River, MN | Donations | $6,500 |
| Zimmerman All Night Grad Party Zimmerman, MN | Funds to Support All Night Grad Party | $6,500 |
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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 | $2,039,954 | $1,092,123 | $827,506 | $406,320 | 5 | $95,820 |
| 2023 | $1,654,739 | $1,005,364 | $1,130,551 | $501,300 | 5 | $94,676 |
| 2022 | $1,679,877 | $935,645 | $919,546 | $363,000 | 4 | $61,072 |
| 2021 | $1,968,193 | $969,515 | $814,841 | $443,000 | 4 | $103,339 |
| 2020 | $1,627,825 | $344,066 | $294,303 | $171,200 | 2 | $88,441 |
About Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa
Based on IRS filings
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Zimmerman, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $406K. Net investment income was $96K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa is led by Gordan Menth, President on every filing since 2021; 5 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gordan Menth
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Chris Wark
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Kluge
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Larson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hanson
Ex-Officio Administrative
Administrative Officer Executive → Ex-Officio, 2022
Ex-Officio → Ex-Officio Administrative, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$700 (2022) → $750 (2024)
James Plude
Assistant Gambling Manager
Secretary → Assistant Gambling Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$19K (2024)
John Nord
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Todd Maloney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$800 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Travis Budeau
Gambling Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$35K (2024)
Ryan Maloney
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kary Tillman
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Popp
Fire Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Butch Hass (2020–2023) — Fire Board Member
- Former: Jay Whiting (2020–2023) — Fire Board Member
- Former: Kevin Hiller (2020–2023) — Fire Board Member
- Former: Nick Stay (2020–2023) — Fire Board Member
- Former: Sheldon Pool (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Anthony Rivera (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin Kukowski (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Andy Plude (2020) — President
- Former: Corey Jones (2020) — Trustee
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 $35K, to Travis Budeau (Gambling Manager). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa
How much does Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa give each year?
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa gave $406K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $501K across 5 grants.
What is Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa's typical grant size?
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $81,264, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa give grants?
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa 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 Zimmerman, MN (3 grants) and Elk River, MN (2 grants).
Does Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa's largest grantees?
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa's largest 2024 grantees include Zimmerman Livonia Fire District ($380,000), City of Zimmerman ($6,820) and Elk River All Night Grad Party ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa?
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa?
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Zimmerman, MN. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa's EIN?
Zimmerman Fire Department Relief Associa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1649573. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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