NATIONS INC
EIN 46-4345643 · Economic Development (S30)
What they do
Nations Mission is to Bring Economic Development to Impoverished and Low Income Communities Thru Its Fund Generating Programs In Entertainment Fund Raising, Festival Sponsorship Fund Raising That Both Promote Renewable and Sustainable Responsibility Formats In Accordance to Our Charter. Nations Has Sponsored 60+ Events Since Its Launch Via Its Nine Product Sets and Ticketing Software Services.
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They name their leaders15 people are listed in the latest report.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $832,336 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $95,000 for DOUG THORNTON (STAGE & SECURITY MANAGER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Leadership and board
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DOUG THORNTONSTAGE & SECURITY MANAGER
JAZZDUSTAGENCY
RICK CAMPBELLPROMOTOR STAGE MANAGER
WILLIAM FORDERENGINEER
JEFF BLANCHETTEDIRECTOR
ASHLEY HELLRUNGBOX OFFICE MANAGER
JON BLANCHETTEPROMOTOR
JOHN FARRELLPRODUCTION
AARON MCCANNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BROOKE OLSENSECRETARY
DR TATEUM MATTINGLYTREASURER
SHERRY MCCANNCHAIR
AVA DORANMARKETING DIRECTOR
KELLY HEATHCOTESOUND & STAGE MANAGER
SHERRY DORANBOOKER
About this charity
- Location
- 308 1ST AVE NW PO BOX 110, AITKIN, MN 564310110
- County
- Aitkin
- In care of
- Aaron McCann
- Primary officer
- Aaron McCann, Founder CEO
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2020
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2020
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Economic Development (S30)
- IRS tax category
- Economic Development
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2024