Benchmark Data Labs is located in Rapid City, SD. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Benchmark Data Labs employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Benchmark Data Labs 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 10/2022, Benchmark Data Labs generated $65.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.6k during the year ending 10/2022. 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:
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BENCHMARK DATA LABS HELPS IMPROVE COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS BY CONNECTING THEM TO THE DATA AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE STRATEGIC DECISIONS. WE AGGREGAGTE PUBLIC DATA AND MAKE IT MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO SUPPORT DECISION MAKERS IN GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES SO THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE COMMUNICATE WITH GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY DATA AND INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND THEN WORK TO PROVIDE THEM WITH ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. WE ALSO WORK TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS REGARDING THE VALUE OF USING QUALITY DATA TO GUIDE DECISION-MAKING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING WITH THE GOAL OF ENHANCING THE LONG-TERM QUALITY OF LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.BENCHMARK DATA LABS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 27, 2022.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BENCHMARK DATA LABS HELPS IMPROVE COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS BY CONNECTING THEM TO THE DATA AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE STRATEGIC DECISIONS. WE AGGREGAGTE PUBLIC DATA AND MAKE IT MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO SUPPORT DECISION MAKERS IN GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES SO THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE COMMUNICATE WITH GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY DATA AND INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND THEN WORK TO PROVIDE THEM WITH ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. WE ALSO WORK TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS REGARDING THE VALUE OF USING QUALITY DATA TO GUIDE DECISION-MAKING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING WITH THE GOAL OF ENHANCING THE LONG-TERM QUALITY OF LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
BENCHMARK DATA LABS HELPS IMPROVE COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS BY CONNECTING THEM TO THE DATA AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE STRATEGIC DECISIONS. WE AGGREGAGTE PUBLIC DATA AND MAKE IT MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO SUPPORT DECISION MAKERS IN GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES SO THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE COMMUNICATE WITH GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY DATA AND INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND THEN WORK TO PROVIDE THEM WITH ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. WE ALSO WORK TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS REGARDING THE VALUE OF USING QUALITY DATA TO GUIDE DECISION-MAKING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING WITH THE GOAL OF ENHANCING THE LONG-TERM QUALITY OF LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.BENCHMARK DATA LABS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 27, 2022.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael J Mcentaffer CEO | Officer | 40 | $37,278 |
Andi Litton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cecily Englehart Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Toennies Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
John Riker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacqui Dietrich Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,886 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $85 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $85 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $65,207 |
Investment income | $295 |
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 | $65,587 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $189,942 |
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. | $37,279 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,592 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $52,038 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,355 |
Other employee benefits | $2,919 |
Payroll taxes | $6,775 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,002 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,348 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,304 |
Advertising and promotion | $54 |
Office expenses | $4,294 |
Information technology | $1,933 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,055 |
Travel | $1,844 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $434 |
Interest | $128 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,117 |
All other expenses | $125,000 |
Total functional expenses | $437,600 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Benchmark Data Labs has awarded $189,942 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Rapid City, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT - TRANSFER OF FUNDS AT DISSOLUTION OF BENCHMARK DATA LABS | $94,971 |
Rapid City, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT - TRANSFER OF FUNDS AT DISSOLUTION OF BENCHMARK DATA LABS | $94,971 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Benchmark Data Labs has recieved totaling $125,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bush Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: BENCHMARK DATA LABS/SOUTH DAKOTA DASHBOARD TO PROVIDE A COMMON FOUNDATION OF DATA AND INDICATORS TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND AND ACT ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITIES | $125,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Minnesota Transitions Chartered School Minneapolis, MN | $28,235,035 | $63,864,968 |
College Possible Saint Paul, MN | $23,283,310 | $31,201,183 |
Midwest Dairy Association Saint Paul, MN | $7,228,337 | $23,101,295 |
Und Sports Facilities Inc Grand Forks, ND | $57,543,376 | $14,333,337 |
Community Action Partnership Of Mid-Nebraska Kearney, NE | $10,567,482 | $13,526,656 |
St Paul City School St Paul, MN | $6,285,490 | $9,442,026 |
Iowa Association For The Education Of Young Children Inc Urbandale, IA | $815,186 | $7,200,490 |
Omaha Early Learning Centers Inc Omaha, NE | $0 | $8,526,168 |
East Dakota Educational Cooperative Sioux Falls, SD | $5,426,642 | $6,544,285 |
Minnesota Society Of Certified Public Accountants Bloomington, MN | $11,208,207 | $6,449,608 |
Bair Ranch Foundation Billings, MT | $61,742,372 | $8,939,986 |
Grand View Christian School Association Inc Des Moines, IA | $3,097,175 | $6,383,728 |