Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association
- Assets
- $952.6k
- Revenue
- $231.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lesueur, MN
- Founding
- 09/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1399185
Organization Overview
Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association is located in Lesueur, MN. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A84) the organization is classified as: Commemorative Events, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association generated $231.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $175.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC AND PIONEER FARMING METHODS AS WELL AS THE EDUCATION OF PRESENT DAY YOUTH WITH REFERENCE TO OUR PAST AND ANCESTRAL HERITAGE. WE REACH APPROXIMATELY 10,000 TO 12,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR MAIN PROGRAM SERVICE IS THE PRESENTATION OF A 3 DAY EXPOSITION IN AUGUST OF EACH YEAR WHERE WE DEMONSTRATE FARMING METHODS OF THE PAST THROUGH THE THRESHING OF GRAIN AND WITH RESTORED COLLECTIBLE MACHINES AND/OR HORSE POWER. WE DEMONSTRATE SHINGLE MAKING, PIONEER LAUNDRY MENTHODS, PIONEER AND LOG CABIN LIVING, ETC. WE HAVE A RESTORED LOG HOME, PIONEER HOME-MADE CRAFTS SUCH AS WEAVING, AN OPERATING SAW MILL TO MAKE LUMBER, VARIOUS HARVESTING METHODS SUCH AS CORN PICKING, THRESHING, PLOWING, AND MANY OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS. THE OUTCOMES OF THESE ACTIVITIES IS EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT OF AT LEAST 10,000 TO 12,000 SHOW ATTENDEES EACH YEAR. SHOW SERVICES AND PERFORMANCES ARE PROVIDED BY UNPAID VOLUNTEERS. PURSUANT TO OUR MISSION WE ALSO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP TO A LOCAL YOUTH GRADUATING AND PURSUING A CAREER IN AN AGRICULTURE RELATED BUSINESS.
ANOTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT IS OUR 3 DAY SWAP MEET HELD IN APRIL OF EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A MARKETPLACE FOR THE TRADING OF PIONEER FARM EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT PARTS AND COMPONENTS. TRADERS ATTEND TO FIND OR TRADE FOR THE MISSING PARTS NEEDED FOR THEIR RESTORATION PROJECTS. ATTENDANCE IS NORMALLY BETWEEN 6,000 AND 8,000 PEOPLE. THE SWAP MEET IS STAFFED WITH ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND UNPAID VOLUNTEERS. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC THIS SWAP MEET WAS NOT HELD.PROCEEDS FROM THESE ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO MAINTAIN THE ROADS AND SHOWSITE, AND TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS FOR PUTTING ON THE ANNUAL EXPOSITION HELD IN AUGUST OF EACH YEAR.
A THIRD PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY IS OUR ON-GOING CHURCH BUILDING RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION PROJECT WHICH IS A MONUMENT TO HONOR THE MANY POLISH IMMIGRANTS WHO WERE EARLY SETTLERS OF THIS AREA. EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACTIVITY ARE INCLUDED WITH THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY PIONEER POWER SHOW
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE PRIMARILYINCLUDES TRACTOR PULL REVENUE AND CROP AND GRAIN SALES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Thelemann President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Brian Guertin Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Diane Radil Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Katrina Schwartz Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jim Lange Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Ryan Almich Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $13,865 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,763 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,628 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $177,609 |
| Investment income | $720 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $700 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,677 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $231,850 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,387 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,525 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,435 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,344 |
| Interest | $3,661 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,125 |
| Insurance | $16,444 |
| All other expenses | $14,299 |
| Total functional expenses | $175,462 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,532 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $102,166 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $834,893 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $952,591 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $89,731 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $89,731 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $15,532 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $847,328 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $952,591 |
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