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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by DINOMIGHTS.

What the amendment changed

Compared with the return it replaced , filed 15 November 2025. matched by us Only the Part I totals and the names listed in Part VII are compared. We relate returns by organization, tax year and form, and order them by each return's own timestamp; the filer's own "amended return" checkbox is a separate fact.

Total revenue
$972,758 changed to $869,607
Total expenses
$909,756 changed to $890,192
Contributions and grants received
$970,932 changed to $887,347
Other revenue
$1,824 changed to -$17,742
Total assets, end of year
$795,721 changed to $712,135
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$745,286 changed to $661,700
Program services expenses
$695,555 changed to $694,777
Management and general expenses
$120,936 changed to $121,716
Fundraising expenses
$93,265 changed to $73,699
Program service expenses (Part III)
$695,555 changed to $694,777

Totals

Total revenue
$869,607
Total expenses
$890,192
Contributions and grants received
$887,347
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2
Other revenue
-$17,742
Total assets, end of year
$712,135
Total liabilities, end of year
$50,435
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$661,700
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$694,777
Management and general expenses
$121,716
Fundraising expenses
$73,699
Program service expenses (Part III)
$694,777

Program services were 78.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $92,117

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $795,230

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $2 · excluded $2

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $92,117

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $19,566

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$19,566 · excluded -$19,566

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISC/OTHER

    total $1,824 · related or exempt $1,824

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $1,824

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $115,594 · program services $104,034 · management and general $5,780 · fundraising $5,780

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $348,767 · program services $313,891 · management and general $17,438 · fundraising $17,438

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $2,605 · program services $2,345 · management and general $130 · fundraising $130

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $14,311 · program services $12,880 · management and general $716 · fundraising $715

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $28,556 · program services $25,700 · management and general $1,428 · fundraising $1,428

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $34,222 · management and general $34,222

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $5,966 · program services $5,966

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total -$45 · program services -$45

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $18,649 · management and general $18,649

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $10,885 · management and general $10,885

  • 20 · Interest

    total $780 · program services $780

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $35,543 · program services $35,543

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $15,661 · program services $10,310 · management and general $5,351

  • 24a · Other expenses: HOCKEY

    total $142,934 · program services $142,934

  • 24b · Other expenses: FUNDRAISING

    total $28,184 · fundraising $28,184

  • 24c · Other expenses: RAFFLE EXPENSES

    total $20,024 · fundraising $20,024

  • 24d · Other expenses: FEES

    total $18,833 · management and general $18,833

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $48,723 · program services $40,439 · management and general $8,284

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $121,408 · end of year $117,698

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,937 · end of year $178

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $66,000

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $4,310 · end of year $7,857

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $548,548

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $146,780

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $437,311 · end of year $401,768

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $118,634 · end of year $118,634

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,315 · end of year $50,435

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $682,285 · end of year $596,700

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    end of year $65,000

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE MISSION OF DINOMIGHTS IS TO EQUIP OUR URBAN YOUTH TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL, ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE.

  • THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 600 YOUTH AGES 5-18 WITH A MINIMUM OF 7-10 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING PER WEEK, OUR MOST EVER PARTICIPANTS. THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS ENCOMPASSED IN THE MISSION STATEMENT: "TO EQUIP OUR URBAN YOUTH TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL, ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE." PHYSICAL EXCELLENCE: THE ICE HOCKEY PROGRAM IS WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL FOR PHYSICAL STRENGTH, AGILITY, AND COORDINATION. IT INCORPORATES PRACTICES AND GAMES DURING HOCKEY SEASON (SKATING 2-4 HOURS/WEEK FROM OCTOBER THROUGH MARCH); HOCKEY CAMPS (1-2 WEEKS IN JUNE/JULY AND 1-2 WEEKS IN AUGUST. ABOUT 20 HOURS PROGRAMMING EACH), STREET HOCKEY, AND OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE SUMMER. DINOMIGHTS IS PART OF THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION LEAGUE AS WELL AS USA HOCKEY AND MINNESOTA HOCKEY. THE HOCKEY PROGRAM IS ALSO RECOGNIZED BY THE NHL AS ONE OF ONLY AHANDFUL OF HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE PROGRAMS IN NORTH AMERICA. HOCKEY PLAYERS ARE GIVEN SKILLS EVALUATIONS AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF THE HOCKEY SEASON. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: THE ELEMENTARY TUTORING PROGRAM MEETS ONCE A WEEK AT CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR (TUESDAYS, OCTOBER THROUGH APRIL). INDIVIDUALIZED LESSONS ARE PREPARED FOR EVERY TUTORING STUDENT. READING INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED FOR YOUTH WHO ARE READING AT OR BELOW GRADE LEVEL. HOMEWORK HELP AND SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED AFTER THE READING LESSON. MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TUTORING MEETS FOR 2 HOURS EACH WEEK FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE. MIDDLE SCHOOL TUTORING IS FOCUSED ON HOMEWORK COMPLETION, WRITING, STUDY SKILLS AND CHARACTER BUILDING. HIGH SCHOOL TUTORING IS FOCUSED ON CREATING A CULTURE OF ACHIEVEMENT, HOMEWORK COMPLETION, POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING, AND GOAL SETTING. POWER CAMP IS AN INTENSIVE WEEKLONG ACADEMIC PROGRAM DURING THE SUMMER BUILT AROUND A DISCOVERY THEME. YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCOVERY TIME, DROP-EVERYTHING-AND-READ (DEAR) TIME, AND COMPUTER TIME. LAST YEAR POWER CAMP FOCUSED ON TOY DESIGN. COMMUNITY SERVICE IS ENCOURAGED AND REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPANTS. EACH YEAR, WE OFFER THE "GREG CARROLL LEARN 2 SKATE" PROGRAM. STUDENTS VOLUNTEER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RICHARD GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HOPE ACADEMY, HIAWATHA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, AND RIVERVIEW, MAXFIELD, AND ADAM'S SCHOOL OF ST. PAUL TO TEACH FIRST GRADERS TO ICE SKATE. IN ADDITION, GROUPS HAVE SERVED AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, PACKING OVER 40,000 MEALS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS HAVE SERVED OVERNIGHT AT SIMPSON HOMELESS SHELTER. ALUMNI STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP STRONG LEADERSHIP SKILLS BY SERVING AS TUTORS, CAMP COUNSELORS, AND COACHES. MENTORING, COACHING, AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS ENCOURAGE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. POSITIVE ADULT VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, MOTIVATED BY THEIR OWN PERSONAL FAITH, UNDERSTAND AND MODEL POSITIVE BEHAVIORS IN ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND LIFE SITUATIONS. IN ADDITION, YOUTH HAVE THE CHOICE TO ATTEND OTHER OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS SUMMER CAMPS AND/OR BIBLE STUDIES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: O 100% OF THE DINOMIGHTS CLASS OF 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, AND 2024 GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. O 100% PER YEAR OF TUTORING STUDENTS INCREASED THEIR READING GRADE LEVEL. O 95% RESPOND POSITIVELY WHEN ASKED IF DINOMIGHTS HAS HELPED THEM MAKE FRIENDS THAT ARE DIFFERENT FROM THEM AND HELPED THEM TO MOTIVATE OTHERS. ONE STUDENT WROTE, "I HAVE MADE A LOT OF FRIENDS ON THE DINOMIGHT TEAM AND IT HAS HELPED ME MOTIVATE OTHERS LIKE WHEN WE TAUGHT RICHARD GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIRST GRADERS TO SKATE." O WHEN ASKED WHAT THEY VALUE MOST ABOUT DINOMIGHTS MANY STUDENTS SPEAK OF THE STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH POSITIVE MENTORING ADULTS. ONE STUDENT SAYS, "I'VE PROBABLY VALUED THE RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME FRIENDS AND COACHES THE MOST; EVEN WITH SOME VERY DIFFERENT DIVERSE PEOPLE."

    Expenses $694,777 · Revenue $1,824

  • AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • SCOTT HARMAN

    EXECUTIVE DI

    Total calculated
    $115,594
    From this org
    $88,200
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,394
    Hours/week
    40
  • LEE KRUEGER

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • DANIEL PREINER

    BOARD VICE C

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • DAN SEELER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • ERICA MCKENZIE

    BOARD VICE C

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • DAVID HIRSCH

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • JOSE MARRUJO

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • AMY HAMILTON

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
15 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.0
Source object
202640969349300124

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