Enhancing And Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits & Communities
- Assets
- $492.7k
- Revenue
- $714.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Minot, ND
- Founding
- 04/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-5449750
Organization Overview
Enhancing And Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits & Communities, operating under the name Strengthen Nd, is located in Minot, ND. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Strengthen ND employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strengthen ND 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 12/2022, Strengthen ND generated $714.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $570.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 27.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STRENGTHEN ND'S MISSION FOCUSES ON BUILDING NONPROFIT AND RURAL COMMUNITY CAPACITY, ADVANCING REGIONAL ISSUES, AND FACILITATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT AND ACCELERATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT RURAL ND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NONPROFIT AND RURAL COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING: STRENGTHEN ND'S CAPACITY BUILDING APPROACH IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THREE LAYERS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING A FORMAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM, SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE ORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS. STRENGTHEN ND'S NONPROFIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS A SIX-SESSION ENDEAVOR THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION ON THE FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS OF NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION, WHICH IS NOW IN ITS SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION. INFORMAL WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS ARE PROVIDED ON TOPICS THAT SUPPLEMENT OR ELEVATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVING EFFORTS. ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS BASED ON THEIR NEEDS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY PLANNING, FUNDRAISING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, SUCCESSION PLANNING, AND GRANT WRITING. FINALLY, STRENGTHEN ND ADMINISTERS THREE DEMOGRAPHIC SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, NATIVE ENTREPRENEUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND A COMMUNITY-CENTERED AMERICORPS PROGRAM.
ADVANCING REGIONAL ISSUES: STRENGTHEN ND'S WORK TO ADVANCE REGIONAL ISSUES HAS SHOWN UP IN SEVERAL WAYS, MOST NOTABLY THROUGH THE WORK OF ORGANIZING COMMUNITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS AROUND A NEED AND SERVING AS AN ADVOCATE FOR VERY RURAL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF THIS WORK INCLUDE EFFORTS AROUND NARRATIVE CHANGE AND STORYTELLING AND ADMINISTERING NORTH DAKOTA CHANGE NETWORK, WHICH IS A YEAR-LONG COHORT PROGRAM IN SYSTEMS CHANGE AND LEADERSHIP.
FACILITATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS: FACILITATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS IS STRENGTHEN ND'S MOST DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF WORK, SHOWING UP IN A MYRIAD OF WAYS, INCLUDING SERVING AS AN INTERMEDIARY SUPPORT FOR FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND FAMILY TRUSTS; WORKING WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES, MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND STATE DEPARTMENTS TO EXECUTE EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIVE PLANNING PROCESSES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN COMMUNITIES; AND DEVELOPING AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES, LIKE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND A RURAL INCUBATOR FARM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Megan Laudenschlager Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $108,602 |
Jessica Smestad Vice Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Seline Lafontaine Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Kenneth Rogers Board Member | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Keith Knudson Board Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
William Patrie Board Member | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $241,420 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,420 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $466,789 |
| Investment income | $2,483 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $714,489 |
| 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. | $108,602 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $181,803 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,312 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,597 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,216 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,907 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,551 |
| Advertising and promotion | $27,665 |
| Office expenses | $21,917 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $21,278 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,358 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,370 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $570,533 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $253,971 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $88,739 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $150,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $492,710 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,363 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $5,363 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $487,347 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $492,710 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Enhancing And Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits & Communities has recieved totaling $64,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bush Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR STRENGTHEN ND TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | $64,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Gopher State One-Call Inc Minneapolis, MN | $13,617,385 | $7,412,499 |
Midwest Consruction & Distribution Industry Benefit Trust Eagan, MN | $4,510,406 | $1,947,839 |
Minnesota Association Of Townships St Michael, MN | $4,706,958 | $2,431,395 |
Dakota Business Finance Sioux Falls, SD | $1,006,804 | $1,543,251 |
Benedictine Living Community Of Wahpeton Minneapolis, MN | $6,015,815 | $1,840,159 |
Minnesota Trucking Association Brooklyn Center, MN | $2,156,107 | $1,481,093 |
Independent Community Banks Of North Dakota Bismarck, ND | $2,054,460 | $1,393,335 |
Aggregate Ready Mix Of Minnesota Eagan, MN | $513,476 | $1,065,543 |
North Central Electrical Manufacturers Bloomington, MN | $448,587 | $997,631 |
Associated General Contractors Of South Dakota Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $849,858 | $976,001 |
Rochester Area Builders Inc Rochester, MN | $1,215,327 | $767,956 |
Osnabrock Community Living Center Inc Osnabrock, ND | $527,450 | $681,663 |