DULUTH SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL INC
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2024 · Form 990EZ · revenue $103K · expenses $107K · assets $53K
- Also known as
- INC
- EIN
- 41-1718449
- Address
- PO BOX 16186, DULUTH, MN 55816-0186
- Website
- WWW.DULUTHSISTERCITIES.ORG
- NTEE code
- Q20 Promotion of International Understanding (International, Foreign Affairs and National Security) published (IRS Business Master File, as Q200)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- May 1992 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
WITH PERSON-TO-PERSON DIPLOMACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, DULUTH SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL PROMOTES MUTUAL RESPECT AND GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
4 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christy Rounds | EXECUTIVE DI | 2023-2024 | $0 | $14,591 | 1 |
| Benjamin Thwaits (former) | EXECUTIVE DI | 2019-2022 | $49,519 | $144,135 | 1 |
| Melissa Kadlec (former) | Executive Direc | 2010 | $42,000 | $42,000 | 1 |
| Katherine Lafleur (former) | EXECUTIVE DI | 2019 | $13,408 | $13,408 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
51 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Glazman | TREASURER | 2015-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Zelman | PRESIDENT | 2015-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cory Erickson | BOARD MEMBER | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ed Crawford | BOARD MEMBER | 2016-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Koresh Lakahn | BOARD MEMBER | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kremena Stoyanova | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Melissa Hepokoski | PAST PRESIDE | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Leila Jindeel | BOARD MEMBER | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Romesh Lakhan | VICE PRESIDE | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Schmidt | BOARD MEMBER | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elizabeth Fait | BOARD MEMBER | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Hoffman | BOARD MEMBER | 2010-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Terese Tomanek | CITY COUNCIL | 2016-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sharnell Valentine | BOARD MEMBER | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tim Velner | BOARD MEMBER | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gale Kerns (former) | TREASURER | 2015-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kathleen Peterson (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2019-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Morgan (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Davide Bohil (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2020-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kremena Popov (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2019-2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Radosevich-Craig (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Irina Haller (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2010-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alison Aune (former) | Board Member | 2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Koresh Lakhan (former) | Board Member | 2013-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dan Nolan (former) | Secretary | 2015-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kathy Peterson (former) | Board Member | 2017-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Radosovich-Craig (former) | Board Member | 2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Wendy Ruhnke (former) | Board Member | 2015-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amanda Vuicich (former) | Board Member | 2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barb Russ (former) | BOARD | 2010-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bill Sozansky (former) | TREASURER | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Liz Taylor (former) | BOARD | 2010-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Allison Aune (former) | BOARD | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Keresh Lakhaa (former) | BOARD | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bill Sozanski (former) | TREASURER | 2015-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Glenn Peterson (former) | BOARD | 2010-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Liningston (former) | BOARD | 2015-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Aune Alison (former) | BOARD | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian Barber (former) | BOARD | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cherie Sawainski (former) | BOARD | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jane Wattrus (former) | BOARD | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marv Heikkinen (former) | BOARD | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sue Lane (former) | BOARD | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steve Knauss (former) | Board | 2010 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Peter Hedstrom (former) | Board | 2010 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michelle Wiklund (former) | Secretary | 2010 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Magnuson (former) | Board | 2010 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jodi Jersett (former) | Board | 2010 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Hanna Erpestad (former) | Board | 2010 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cherie Sawinski (former) | Vice President | 2010 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bruce Hansen (former) | Board | 2010 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 16 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEIL GLAZMAN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM ZELMAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CORY ERICKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KORESH LAKAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KREMENA STOYANOVA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA HEPOKOSKI | PAST PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LEILA JINDEEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ROMESH LAKHAN | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH FAIT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TERESE TOMANEK | CITY COUNCIL | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTY ROUNDS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SHARNELL VALENTINE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TIM VELNER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $15K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTY ROUNDS | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $14,591 | - | - | $14,591 | 1 |
| NEIL GLAZMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM ZELMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GALE KERNS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KORESH LAKAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KREMENA STOYANOVA | PAST PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA HEPOKOSKI | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH FAIT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TERESE TOMANEK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $50K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN THWAITS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $49,519 | - | - | $49,519 | 1 |
| NEIL GLAZMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM ZELMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GALE KERNS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KORESH LAKAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KREMENA STOYANOVA | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA HEPOKOSKI | PRESIDENT-EL | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | PAST PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH FAIT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $39K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN THWAITS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $38,942 | - | - | $38,942 | 1 |
| NEIL GLAZMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM ZELMAN | PAST PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GALE KERNS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KORESH LAKAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KREMENA STOYANOVA | PRESIDENT-EL | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA HEPOKOSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVIDE BOHIL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TERESE TOMANEK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $36K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN THWAITS | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $36,058 | - | - | $36,058 | 1 |
| NEIL GLAZMAN | PAST - PRESI | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM ZELMAN | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GALE KERNS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KORESH LAKAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KREMENA POPOV | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA HEPOKOSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN PETERSON | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | PRESIDENT - | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVIDE BOHIL | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TERESE TOMANEK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 15 people listed · 2 paid, $33K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN THWAITS | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $19,616 | - | - | $19,616 | 1 |
| KATHERINE LAFLEUR | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $13,408 | - | - | $13,408 | 1 |
| NEIL GLAZMAN | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM ZELMAN | PRESIDENT - | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GALE KERNS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TERESE TOMANEK | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED CRAWFORD | PAST - PRESI | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KORESH LAKAHN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LISA RADOSEVICH-CRAIG | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KREMENA POPOV | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA HEPOKOSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KATHLEEN PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| IRINA HALLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 12 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Crawford | President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alison Aune | Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gale Kerns | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Koresh Lakhan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Morgan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dan Nolan | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Peterson | Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Radosovich-Craig | Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Wendy Ruhnke | Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Terese Tomanek | Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amanda Vuicich | Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Zelman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 13 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY RUHNKE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KATHY PETERSON | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAN NOLAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM MORGAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BARB RUSS | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BILL SOZANSKY | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TERESE TOMANEK | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LIZ TAYLOR | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM ZELMAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ALLISON AUNE | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED CRAWFORD | PRESIDENT EL | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NEIL GLAZMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KERESH LAKHAA | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 15 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOM MORGAN | PAST PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LIZ TAYLOR | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| WENDY RUHNKE | PRESIDENT - | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BILL SOZANSKI | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY HOFFMAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GALE KERNS | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GLENN PETERSON | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAN NOLAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM ZELMAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM LININGSTON | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NEIL GLAZMAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| AUNE ALISON | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED CRAWFORD | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TERESE TOMANEK | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BARB RUSS | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOM MORGAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LIZ TAYLOR | PRESIDENT - | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| WENDY RUHNKE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BILL SOZANSKI | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY HOFFMAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GALE KERNS | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GLENN PETERSON | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAN NOLAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM ZELMAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM LININGSTON | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NEIL GLAZMAN | BOARD | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARB RUSS | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN BARBER | BOARD | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHERIE SAWAINSKI | BOARD | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GLENN PETERSON | BOARD | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| IRINA HALLER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JANE WATTRUS | BOARD | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KORESH LAKHAN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARV HEIKKINEN | BOARD | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY HOFFMAN | BOARD | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SUE LANE | BOARD | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOM MORGAN | BOARD | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $42K · 1 employee · 125 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA KADLEC | Executive Direc | 40 | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 | 1 |
| STEVE KNAUSS | Board | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PETER HEDSTROM | Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE WIKLUND | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY HOFFMAN | Board | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK MAGNUSON | Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LIZ TAYLOR | Board | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JODI JERSETT | Board | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| IRINA HALLER | Board | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HANNA ERPESTAD | Board | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GLENN PETERSON | President | 16 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHERIE SAWINSKI | Vice President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRUCE HANSEN | Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BARB RUSS | Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $102,735 | $106,599 | $53,111 | $29,004 | $102,677 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $144,242 | $109,987 | $53,609 | $32,868 | $139,325 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $18,597 | $93,161 | $21,880 | -$1,387 | $17,902 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $63,783 | $45,661 | $95,544 | $73,177 | $53,338 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $46,950 | $83,399 | $75,065 | $55,065 | $11,800 | $16,850 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $79,613 | $80,217 | $92,500 | $91,514 | $76,014 | $1,701 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $97,240 | $96,885 | $107,305 | $107,305 | $74,604 | $21,955 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $85,341 | $79,030 | $107,768 | $106,950 | $73,180 | $1,460 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $110,104 | $97,463 | $101,955 | $100,640 | $52,151 | $36,150 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $65,746 | $123,418 | $88,251 | $87,999 | $57,186 | $2,823 | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $38,093 | $31,307 | $66,639 | $66,167 | $32,097 | $713 | - | - | - |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $132,053 | $154,362 | $69,371 | $69,371 | $91,200 | $15,645 | $42,000 | 1 | 125 |
Funders of this organization
3 grantors reported grants to this organization, $83,692 in all, tax years 2011 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DULUTH SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | $66,956 | 6 | $11,280 | 2021 | 2011, 2014, 2016-2017, 2021 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| NORTHLAND FOUNDATION | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE | $6,736 | 1 | $6,736 | 2024 | 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISRAEL ARISE NETWORK INTERNATIONAL | MN | Q20 | $52,177 | $56,070 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TURKISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA | MN | Q20 | $140,071 | $151,281 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PEACE CORPS LEGACY ASSOCIATION | MN | Q20 | $131,091 | $36,704 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS | MN | Q20 | $194,507 | $125,591 | Board Chair | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BALTIMORE SISTER CITIES INC | MD | Q20 | $67,931 | $69,477 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| GRAND RAPIDS SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL | MI | Q20 | $62,779 | $37,867 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| AUSTIN SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL | TX | Q20 | $139,221 | $98,051 | Chairperson | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SAN DIEGO INTL SISTER CITIES ASSN | CA | Q20 | $97,040 | $102,713 | Executive Dir. | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| SISTER CITIES OF LONG BEACH INC | CA | Q20 | $151,319 | $115,511 | Chair,Director | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC | OR | Q20 | $126,847 | $53,088 | ADVISORY BOARD | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| SISTER CITIES OF NEWPORT NEWS INC | VA | Q20 | $105,589 | $111,472 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $58,000 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| JACKSONVILLE SISTER CITIES ASSOC INC | FL | Q20 | $147,453 | $125,206 | Executive President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| OSGOOD CENTER FOR INTERNATIONALSTUDIES INC | DC | Q20 | $198,777 | $152,282 | President | $56,766 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| IOWA SISTER STATES | IA | Q20 | $125,181 | $22,129 | EXECUTIVE DI | $10,000 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| PARTNERSHIP INTERNATIONAL INC | DC | Q20 | $167,065 | $160,852 | Senior Engineer - Solar & Wind | $33,064 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| FOUNTAIN HILLS SISTER CITIES CORPORATION | AZ | Q20 | $62,315 | $67,883 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| HUMANISTS INTERNATIONAL INC | DC | Q20 | $140,762 | $323,218 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $122,250 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP SUMMITS INC | TN | Q20 | $53,780 | $61,488 | Secretary | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| CUPERTINO-TOYOKAWA SISTER CITIES INC | CA | Q20 | $70,277 | $38,449 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| LANSING REGIONAL SISTER CITIES COMMISSION | MI | Q20 | $64,638 | $42,193 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK SISTER CITY FOUNDATION | AR | Q20 | $58,600 | $49,912 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| MEDIALAB INTERNATIONAL CORP | FL | Q20 | $58,242 | $82,430 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| CINCINNATI USA SISTER CITY ASSOC | OH | Q20 | $67,272 | $81,247 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| CONSERVATIVE PARTNERSHIP INTERNATIONAL | DC | Q20 | $100,000 | $83,994 | President and Director | $61,750 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNATIONAL TIBETAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT | IL | Q20 | $139,504 | $53,123 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Q20, revenue within 2x |
Who funds organizations like this
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990EZ · $106,599 spent · pay $37,086 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $66,773 | 62.6% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $37,086 | 34.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,415 | 2.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $325 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $106,599 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $109,987 spent · pay $26,062 · grants $0 · events $3,000
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $55,335 | 50.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $26,062 | 23.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $15,235 | 13.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $13,355 | 12.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $3,000 | reported apart |
| Total | $109,987 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $93,161 spent · pay $56,855 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $56,855 | 61.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $24,543 | 26.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $9,360 | 10.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,403 | 2.6% | |
| Total | $93,161 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $45,661 spent · pay $27,881 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $27,881 | 61.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $9,455 | 20.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $5,000 | 11.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,160 | 6.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $165 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $45,661 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $83,399 spent · pay $46,880 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $46,880 | 56.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $22,462 | 26.9% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $11,016 | 13.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,953 | 2.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,088 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $83,399 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $80,217 spent · pay $37,266 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $37,266 | 46.5% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $27,482 | 34.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $9,715 | 12.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,876 | 6.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $878 | 1.1% | |
| Total | $80,217 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $96,885 spent · pay $29,329 · grants $0 · events $2,750
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $43,539 | 44.9% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $29,329 | 30.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $11,931 | 12.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $11,883 | 12.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $203 | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $2,750 | reported apart |
| Total | $96,885 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $79,030 spent · pay $23,040 · grants $0 · events $5,828
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $23,847 | 30.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $23,180 | 29.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $23,040 | 29.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $8,159 | 10.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $804 | 1.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $5,828 | reported apart |
| Total | $79,030 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $97,463 spent · pay $16,080 · grants $0 · events $1,511
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $49,081 | 50.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $24,574 | 25.2% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $16,080 | 16.5% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $7,345 | 7.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $383 | 0.4% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $1,511 | reported apart |
| Total | $97,463 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $123,418 spent · pay $4,521 · grants $0 · events $6,494
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $83,954 | 68.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $27,127 | 22.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $7,081 | 5.7% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $4,521 | 3.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $735 | 0.6% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $6,494 | reported apart |
| Total | $123,418 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $31,307 spent · pay $3,390 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $18,538 | 59.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $7,837 | 25.0% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $3,390 | 10.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,178 | 3.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $364 | 1.2% | |
| Total | $31,307 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $154,362 spent · pay $45,213 · grants $0 · events $14,891
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Program Promotion-in-kind | $49,382 | $49,382 | - | - | 32.0% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $42,000 | $18,900 | $4,200 | $18,900 | 27.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Sister Cities Programs | $15,453 | $15,453 | - | - | 10.0% |
| Other (as described) | Administrative Services | $12,012 | $3,604 | $8,408 | - | 7.8% |
| Occupancy | $7,668 | - | $7,668 | - | 5.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $4,717 | - | $4,717 | - | 3.1% |
| All other expenses | $4,459 | $1,154 | $3,305 | - | 2.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $3,213 | $1,446 | $321 | $1,446 | 2.1% | |
| Office expenses | $3,184 | $1,592 | $1,592 | - | 2.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $2,700 | - | $2,700 | - | 1.7% | |
| Travel | $2,640 | - | $2,640 | - | 1.7% | |
| Insurance | $2,238 | - | $2,238 | - | 1.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,056 | $2,056 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $2,043 | $1,532 | $511 | - | 1.3% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $442 | - | $442 | - | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $155 | - | $155 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $12,835 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $154,362 | 100% |
State business registration
- Duluth Sister Cities International, Inc. MN, Nonprofit corporation (domestic), Active, formed 1990-10-23
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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