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 12/2023, 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 12/2023, Cass County North Dakota Historical Society generated $908.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $671.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 9 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
2023
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
BONANZAVILLE, USA, IS A CULTURAL INSTITUTION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, ENLIGHTENING, AND ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OUR GUESTS THROUGH THE USE OF HISTORY BY PRESERVING, SHARING, AND CONNECTING THE PAST WITH THE PRESENT. THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A HISTORICAL SITE "BONANZAVILLE USA," ALONG WITH 36 HISTORICAL STRUCTURES WHICH HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO THE SITE OR BUILT ONSITE. 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. BONANZAVILLE HELD SEVERAL EVENTS DURING THE YEAR IN THE 12-ACRE VILLAGE, INCLUDING PIONEER DAYS, 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION, AND CHRISTMAS ON THE PRAIRIE. IN 2023, 30,000 VISITORS TOURED OUR HISTORIC FACILITIES, HAILING FROM ALL 50 STATES IN THE U.S. AND SEVERAL FOREIGN COUNTRIES. FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR EDUCATORS PARTICIPATED IN A SCHOOL TOUR IN 2023 AS PART OF THEIR LOCAL HISTORY CURRICULUM. VISITORS AGED 16 TO 65 ACCOUNT FOR 33% OF PARTICIPATION, AGES 6 TO 16 FOR 33%, SENIOR CITIZENS FOR 17%, MILITARY STATUS FOR 4%, AND CHILDREN UNDER 5%. BONANZAVILLE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH A SAFE AND TRUSTED SPACE TO LEARN, EXPLORE, RELAX, AND ENJOY NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kristen Fellows President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jonathan Haux Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Angela Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brock Tallakson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kent Lindemann Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brad Nudell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $46,150 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $240,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $314,528 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $600,678 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $117,755 |
Investment income | $25,281 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $36,904 |
Net Rental Income | -$45,859 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $136,680 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,962 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $18,398 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $908,799 |
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. | $77,008 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,504 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $139,340 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,406 |
Payroll taxes | $14,078 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,449 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,669 |
Advertising and promotion | $30,308 |
Office expenses | $32,441 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $99,500 |
Travel | $1,201 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $536 |
Interest | $30,840 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $119,625 |
Insurance | $24,746 |
All other expenses | $20,431 |
Total functional expenses | $671,715 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $933,201 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $33,333 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,298 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,924 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,981 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,303,587 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $207,027 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $147,545 |
Total assets | $3,665,896 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,924 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $24,211 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,067,427 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,094 |
Total liabilities | $1,129,656 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,761,914 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $774,326 |
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 | $3,665,896 |