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FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CLEARWATER COUNTY

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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CLEARWATER COUNTY

EIN 41-0249987

What they do

OPERATES AS A TOWNSHIP MUTUAL THAT ISSUES ASSESSABLE POLICIES for PROPERTY and CASUALTY INSURANCE.

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Money report from 2017The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$83.96spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
$3.95in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $48,652 for BEN BERG (SECRETARY/TREASURER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2017

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Money in and money out

Revenue$358,387
Expenses$300,886
Annual surplus $57,501 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.
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Revenue$358,387
Expenses$300,886
Assets$1,189,643
Accounting fees$9,034
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2017

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
BEN BERGSECRETARY/TREASURER · 40 hrs/week $48,652
VERNON HAMNESPRESIDENT · 5 hrs/week $355Base · Other $355
RUTH TRASKDIRECTOR · 1 hrs/week $246Base · Other $246
PAUL BUERVICE PRESIDENT · 1 hrs/week $211Base · Other $211
GARY BERGDIRECTOR · 1 hrs/week $203Base · Other $203
GARY BJERKEDIRECTOR · 1 hrs/week $159Base · Other $159

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)

BEN BERGSECRETARY/TREASURER

VERNON HAMNESPRESIDENT

RUTH TRASKDIRECTOR

PAUL BUERVICE PRESIDENT

GARY BERGDIRECTOR

GARY BJERKEDIRECTOR

About this charity

Location
2820 BELTRAMI AVE NW, BEMIDJI, MN 56601
County
Beltrami
In care of
BEN BERG
Primary officer
BEN BERG, SECRETARY/TREASURER

How to reach them

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2017
Tax period began
January 1, 2017
Return type
990
Tax preparer
MILLER MCDONALD INC

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