Best Christmas Ever Inc is located in Cloquet, MN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Best Christmas Ever Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Best Christmas Ever Inc 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 06/2021, Best Christmas Ever Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 42.4% 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
TO PROVIDE BENEVOLENT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE FACING HARDSHIPS OF ILLNESS,DEATH OR FINANCIAL COMPLICATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2020 THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 145 FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Don Liimatainen President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $67,500 |
Bj Lingren Chairperson | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Lou Nanne Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Guckenberg Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Ole Hovde Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tanner Londo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,790,415 |
Investment income | $3,662 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,972 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,810,049 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,490,913 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,920 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $68,796 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,756 |
Other employee benefits | $6,738 |
Payroll taxes | $10,236 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,713 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,444 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,254 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,789 |
Advertising and promotion | $34,531 |
Office expenses | $47,229 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,329 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,307 |
Insurance | $3,725 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,776,633 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $357,555 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $205,500 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
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 | $6,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $201,941 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $778,239 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,362 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $34,362 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $743,877 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Best Christmas Ever Inc has recieved totaling $215,253.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Kowalskis 4 Kids Eagan, MN PURPOSE: PROVIDE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER TO FAMILIES IN NEED | $100,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51,653 |
Thielen Foundation Inc Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: AID TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN | $20,000 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $7,140 |
Allegis Group Foundation Inc Hanover, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $6,000 |
Lahti Family Foundation 6203301 0840197 Detroit, MI PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
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