Greater Bemidji Inc is located in Bemidji, MN. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Greater Bemidji Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Bemidji Inc 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 12/2021, Greater Bemidji Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.9% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE GREATER BEMIDJI REGION BY IDENTIFYING, ENCOURAGING, AND PROVIDING COORDINATED SUPPORT TO BUSINESSES THAT CREATE QUALITY JOBS AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC BASE OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE GAP FINANCING AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR AREA BUSINESSES, RECRUIT BUSINESSES INTO THE REGION, AND ASSIST WITH EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND TALENT RETENTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Hengel Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $154,574 |
Jared Echternach Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Phil Verchota Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jason Brodina Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Pete Aube Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jorge Prince Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $26,638 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,460,792 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $78,878 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,566,308 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $92,809 |
Investment income | $4,972 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $294,838 |
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 | $2,018,676 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $154,573 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,186 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $55,746 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $23,884 |
Payroll taxes | $15,502 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $228 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $464 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,702 |
Office expenses | $1,139 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,129 |
Travel | $5,530 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,406 |
Interest | $24,099 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $101,030 |
Insurance | $12,050 |
All other expenses | $2,842 |
Total functional expenses | $2,230,361 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $374,861 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,594,228 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $198,312 |
Accounts receivable, net | $122,632 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,614,239 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,222 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,026,554 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $20,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,962,048 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $138,145 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $569,155 |
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 | $1,490,630 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,197,930 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,532,696 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $231,422 |
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 | $6,962,048 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Greater Bemidji Inc has recieved totaling $480,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO TRANSFORM TRADITIONAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION APPROACHES BY DEVELOPING INTERNAL CAPACITY WITHIN COMPANIES TO INTERACT WITH POTENTIAL AND NEW EMPLOYEES DIFFERENTLY | $100,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO TRANSFORM TRADITIONAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION APPROACHES BY DEVELOPING INTERNAL CAPACITY WITHIN COMPANIES TO INTERACT WITH POTENTIAL AND NEW EMPLOYEES DIFFERENTLY | $100,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO TRANSFORM TRADITIONAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION APPROACHES BY DEVELOPING INTERNAL CAPACITY WITHIN COMPANIES TO INTERACT WITH POTENTIAL AND NEW EMPLOYEES DIFFERENTLY | $100,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO TRANSFORM TRADITIONAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION APPROACHES BY DEVELOPING INTERNAL CAPACITY WITHIN COMPANIES TO INTERACT WITH POTENTIAL AND NEW EMPLOYEES DIFFERENTLY | $100,000 |
George W Neilson Foundation 18358 Bemidji, MN PURPOSE: RELOCATION MKT PR 2021-2022 | $40,000 |
George W Neilson Foundation 18358 Bemidji, MN PURPOSE: RELOCATION MARKETING PROGRAM 2022 | $40,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Owatonna, MN | $74,043,196 | $20,001,758 |
Vocational Development Center Inc Council Bluffs, IA | $12,984,673 | $16,204,305 |
Southern Iowa Economic Development Association Ottumwa, IA | $4,848,905 | $15,262,424 |
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Wisconsin Dells, WI | $26,952,168 | $17,110,395 |
Wbd Inc Madison, WI | $14,868,892 | $9,399,155 |
Metropolitan Economic Development Association Minneapolis, MN | $45,113,584 | $12,064,856 |
Great Plains Institute For Sustainable Development Minneapolis, MN | $9,896,004 | $8,891,636 |
Minneapolis - St Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership Saint Paul, MN | $5,371,081 | $6,502,146 |
Madison Development Corporation Madison, WI | $34,294,523 | $5,181,232 |
Center For Economic Inclusion Saint Paul, MN | $9,315,769 | $9,776,985 |
Greater Madison Convention & Visitor Bureau Inc Madison, WI | $7,711,633 | $4,933,152 |
Nextstage Bloomington, MN | $2,654,997 | $4,431,008 |