BEST CHRISTMAS EVER INC

EIN: 464729005 501(c)(3) Unknown

CLOQUET, MN

Total Revenue
$2,349,709
Total Expenses
$1,832,322
Total Assets
$1,265,803
Net Assets
$1,230,165
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
DON LIIMATAINEN
Phone
2184512378
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

BEST CHRISTMAS EVER INC, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $517K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

WE SERVE FAMILIES WHO HAVE FALLEN UPON TOUGH TIMES, THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN. BEST CHRISTMAS EVER, INC. (BCE) PARTNERS WITH LOCAL LEADERS AND BUSINESSES TO BLESS EACH BCE FAMILY WITH A CUSTOM AND UNIQUE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER, TAILORED TO THE FAMILY SITUATION. BCE PROVIDES CONTINUAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FOLLOWING THEIR BCE, THROUGH OUR FOUNDATIONAL BCE FAMILY PILLARS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,662,378 Revenue: $0

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE FACING HARDSHIPS OF ILLNESS, DEATH, OR FINANCIAL COMPLICATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 364 FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,398,605
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $818
Other Revenue $-49,714
TOTAL REVENUE $2,349,709

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,508,204
Salaries & Benefits $179,307
Fundraising Expenses $63,350
Program Expenses $1,662,378
Other Expenses $144,811
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,832,322

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,349,709 $2,003,178 +0.2%
Expenses $1,832,322 $2,101,844 -0.1%
Net Income $517,387 $-98,666 -6.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
1000

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
5
$76,220
Total Directors
11
$76,220
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DON LIIMATAINEN PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$74,000 $2,220 $76,220
CALEB HAYES CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH GOODWIN VICE CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL JOHNSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE PLUCINAK TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOU NANNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEAU NORDBY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON IANFOLLA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON SIEGLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM FAIRMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE ASTRUP DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,349,709 $1,832,322 $1,265,803 $517,387
2023 $2,003,178 $2,101,844 $723,089 $-98,666
2022 $2,756,354 $2,734,682 $811,761 $21,672
2021 $1,810,049 $1,776,633 $778,239 $33,416
2020 $1,830,255 $1,462,084 $714,312 $368,171
2019 $1,139,071 $967,780 $326,846 $171,291
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