Cass County North Dakota Historical Society
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $571.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- West Fargo, ND
- Founding
- 09/1968
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 45-0306858
Organization Overview
Cass County North Dakota Historical Society is located in West Fargo, ND. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cass County North Dakota Historical Society employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cass County North Dakota Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Cass County North Dakota Historical Society generated $571.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.5k during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO COLLECT, DISPLAY, AND INTERPRET ARTIFACTS RELEVANT TO THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF CASS COUNTY AND THE RED RIVER VALLEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A HISTORICAL SITE "BONANZAVILLE USA" LOCATED IN WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA. THE SITE INCLUDES A GROUP OF MUSEUM BUILDINGS, ALONG WITH 36 HISTORICAL STRUCTURES WHICH HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO THE SITE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DISCOVERY, COLLECTION, AND PRESERVATION OF DATA, OBJECTS, OR MEMORABILIA OF HISTORICAL VALUE AND THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HISTORY OF CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA, AND THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. IN 2021, ALTHOUGH REBOUNDING FROM THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, BONANZAVILLE SAW ONLY 15,500 VISITORS. SCHOOL TOURS GENERALLY BRINGING IN 4,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TEACHERS FROM THE REGION AS PART OF THE LOCAL HISTORY CURRICULUM WERE ALL BUT NON-EXISTENT. BONANZAVILLE HELD SEVERAL EVENTS DURING THE YEAR IN THE 12-ACRE VILLAGE, INCLUDING PIONEER DAYS, 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION, AND CHRISTMAS ON THE PRAIRIE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Beth Jansen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $62,123 |
Brock Tallakson From April Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Leaha Clarke Through May Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Lund President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brad Nudell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jana Tronier Through June Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $14,194 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $273,539 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $269,585 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $557,318 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,496 |
| Investment income | $98 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $12,339 |
| Net Rental Income | -$36,643 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,584 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,516 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $571,540 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,523 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,652 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $49,844 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,265 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,392 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $907 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,246 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,836 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,762 |
| Office expenses | $22,028 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $62,452 |
| Travel | $291 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $31,314 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $92,109 |
| Insurance | $15,360 |
| All other expenses | $543 |
| Total functional expenses | $437,457 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $127,828 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,635 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,909 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,325 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,235,140 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $198,499 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $159,993 |
| Total assets | $2,741,329 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,977 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $13,338 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $673,983 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $711,298 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,455,388 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $574,643 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,741,329 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Cass County North Dakota Historical Society has recieved totaling $87,384.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation Fargo, ND PURPOSE: $12849.75-PRESSED GLASS COLLECTION AT BONANZAVILLE$5330.00-GENERAL SUPPORT $1740-CARING CATALOG $25421.99-BONANZAVILLE MAINTENANCE | $45,342 |
North Dakota Community Foundation Bismarck, ND PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $35,865 |
Cass County Electric Cooperative Foundation Fargo, ND PURPOSE: Provide tourslearning | $6,177 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $251,022 |
| Earnings | $26,721 |
| Admin Expense | $616 |
| Other Expense | $19,686 |
| Ending Balance | $257,441 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Medora, ND | $68,522,255 | $10,499,633 |
Minnesota Landmarks St Paul, MN | $7,312,284 | $2,339,984 |
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society Of Black Hills Rapid City, SD | $22,476,449 | $3,858,593 |
Midwest Art Conservation Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | $2,125,685 | $1,795,271 |
Ramsey County Historical Society Inc Saint Paul, MN | $5,355,556 | $1,137,123 |
Rethos Saint Paul, MN | $2,732,815 | $1,832,549 |
Montana History Foundation Helena, MT | $8,725,083 | $1,655,465 |
Stearns County Historical Society Inc St Cloud, MN | $1,632,705 | $959,647 |
St Louis County Historical Society Duluth, MN | $3,937,254 | $723,010 |
Preserve Association Eden Prairie, MN | $979,552 | $679,500 |
Olmsted County Historical Society Rochester, MN | $1,499,988 | $925,524 |
Prairie Historical Society Madison, SD | $1,764,797 | $630,424 |