ABATE OF MINNESOTA INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE BACKLUND

Phone

7632631532

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

ABATE OF MINNESOTA INC, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit that reported $187K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $228K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

KEEP MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC INFORMED ABOUT SAFETY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES PERTAINING TO MOTORCYCISTS AND TO PROMOTE SAFE AND RESPONISBLE MOTORCYCLE RIDING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $32,078 Revenue: $9,770

A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IS MAILED TO MEMBERS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ON MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ISSUES, CURRENT AND PENDING LEGISLATION AFFECTING MOTORCYCLISTS AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS THROUGHT THE STATE EXTRA COPIES ARE GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC EVERY OTHER YEAR THE OCTOBER ISSUE INCLUDES A VOTERS GUIDE

Program 2

Expenses: $77,428 Revenue: $0

DONATIONS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING MOTORCYCLE DIAL A RIDE, MRF, PATRIOT GUARD, TOYS FOR TOTS, ASSISTANCE DOGS, VETERAN GROUPS, LITCHFIELD RESCUE, DAV, FOOD SHELVES, FIRE DEPARTMENTS,DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, THE BUDDY BEAR PROGRAM, AND OTHERS ARE MADE TO IMPROVE THE IMAGE OF MOTORCYCLISTS. ALSO INCLUDES NEW PROGRAM TO PAY FOR RIDER COURSES FOR THOSE UNDER 21

Program 3

Expenses: $36,324 Revenue: $0

MEMBERS LOBBY AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL CAPITOLS TO TALK DIRECTLY TO THEIR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS CONCERNING MOTORCYCLE SAFETY, ATTENDANCE IN COMMUNITY PARADES, INVOLVEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, MAINTAINING THE WEBSITE, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE MOTORCYCLISTS AND REIMBURSEMENT TO MEMBERS FOR MOTORCYCLE TRAINING COURSES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $78,485

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,960

Other Revenue $103,570

TOTAL REVENUE $187,015

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $67,409

Salaries & Benefits $13,658

Fundraising Expenses $3,972

Program Expenses $155,582

Other Expenses $146,435

TOTAL EXPENSES $227,502

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$187,015	$230,754	-0.2%
Expenses	$227,502	$248,439	-0.1%
Net Income	$-40,487	$-17,685	+1.3%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

1200

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$19,480

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARK BACKLUND	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM SANDLAND	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE GORTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD HEGGESTAD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM JENSEN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIRGIL LEGRIED	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH REIMERS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN NELSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHANCE STOECKER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LIZ OVICK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT TROUT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB BENJAMIN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRYL HOLMAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN KILPELA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY HAND	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN FREDRICKS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARI DUNCAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGIE WEBB-DARWIN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG LOURIS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY PANEK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRIT PRINS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIRCK HOGAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM ERNST	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STAN NORDAL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NAOMI McVAY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE DOYLE	STATE COORDINATOR	10.00	Officer	$6,000	$0	$6,000
JIM ORN	ASST COORDINATOR	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE BACKLUND	STATE TREASURER	10.00	Officer	$7,000	$0	$7,000
MICHELE LEGRIED	STATE SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHELLY DEUTSCH	DISTRICT DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$6,480	$0	$6,480
MIKE BURGESS	DISTRICT DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHAD MARCHAND	DISTRICT DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
EDGAR BURKE	DISTRICT DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$187,015	$227,502	$316,700	$-40,487
2024	$230,754	$248,439	$378,146	$-17,685
2023	$230,903	$174,166	$350,186	$56,737
2022	$216,506	$153,836	$306,411	$62,670
2021	$143,673	$139,353	$235,788	$4,320