A C E OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

A C E OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

EIN 41-1242095 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T40Z)

What they do

Creating Strong, Involved Communities Focusing On Volunteerism and Active Living Programs for Adults 55 & Above, and Care Partners of All Ages.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $76.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

79.55%of revenue went to mission work76.5% of expenses · Program services

0.59%of revenue went to fundraising0.6% of expenses

$103.98spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

23.83%of revenue went to management and office costs22.9% of expenses

$0.55in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$683,189

Mission workProgram services$543,49379.55% of revenue76.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$162,83823.83% of revenue22.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$4,0560.59% of revenue0.6% of expenses

Total expenses$710,387103.98% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 76.5% mission · 22.9% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.98% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 74.8% mission · 25.0% management · 0.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.88% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 75.0% mission · 24.9% management · 0.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.52% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 76.3% mission · 23.2% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.52% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 75.2% mission · 24.0% management · 0.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.60% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 78.7% mission · 21.0% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.74% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$683,189

Expenses$710,387

Annual shortfall $27,198 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$543,493 · 76.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$162,838 · 22.9% of expenses

Fundraising$4,056 · 0.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$683,189

Expenses$710,387

Assets$391,318

Income$683,189

Contributions$671,359

Mission work (program services)$543,493

Fundraising$4,056

Management and general$162,838

Accounting fees$24,729

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

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

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (12)

CHRIS DYBEVICKALTERNATE JOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER

CONNIE FRAHMJOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

DAN WILDERMUTHJOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER AND BOARD VICE CHAIR

DEAN NIELSENJOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER AND BOARD CHAIR

DONNA GRAVLEYJOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER

JACKIE MEIERJOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER

JIM SALFERJOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER

RICK ANDERSONALTERNATE JOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER

ROBERT DEMUTH JRJOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER

SHERRI THOMPSONJOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER

TODD DRAPERJOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER AND TREASURER

TOM ANDRIESALTERNATE JOINT POWERS BOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1983
Location: 2401 BROADWAY AVE, SLAYTON, MN 56172-1167
County: Murray
In care of: Dean Nielsen
Primary officer: Dean Nielsen, Joint Powers Board Chair

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(507) 360-4205

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T40Z)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services