Nonprofit · EIN 45-0306858
CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · WEST FARGO, ND 58078
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $781,731 | $723,916 | $57,815 | $3,700,614 | $1,054,065 | $2,646,549 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $908,799 | $671,715 | $237,084 | $3,665,896 | $1,129,656 | $2,536,240 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $479,036
- of which government grants
- $240,000
- Program service revenue
- $141,977
- Investment income
- $29,712
- Royalties
- $73,765
- Net rental income
- $29,904
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,017
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $16,320
- Other revenue
- $131,006
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $197,188
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $306,055
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,875
- Occupancy
- $90,567
- Travel
- $1,791
- Depreciation
- $124,234
- Program services (functional)
- $571,214
- Management and general (functional)
- $103,303
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,399
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,665,896
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,700,614
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,054,065
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,646,549
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,689,108
- Publicly traded securities
- $235,237
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,760,701
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $885,848
- Gross unrelated business income
- $18,553
- Gross receipts
- $888,143
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- ND
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Jansen | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $71,400 |
| Bill Erickson - Director Until | March)/President (As of Apr) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David Groven - Director Until | March)/VP (As of Apr) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brock Tallakson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Angela Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kristen Fellows | President (Until Apr) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jonathan Haux | Vice President (Until Apr) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Suckert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kent Lindemann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Nobis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Rygh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Creese | Director (As of Apr) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Oye | Director (As of Apr) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Geffre | Director (As of Apr) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brent Haugen | Director (As of Apr) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Cullen | Director (Until Oct) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brad Nudell | Director (Until Apr) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Maeyaert | Director (Until Apr) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Jansen | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $72,207 | $4,800 |
| Kristen Fellows | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Haux | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brock Tallakson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kent Lindemann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Nudell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Goven | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Erickson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Maeyaert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shane Cullen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Suckert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Kenville | Director (through April) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Rygh | Director (from April) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Nobis | Director (from April) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1351 MAIN AVE W, WEST FARGO, ND 58078-1321
- In care of
- % PAYROLL EXPRESS INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- William Erickson, 1351 Main Avenue W, West Fargo, ND 58078
- Signed the 990
- Beth Jansen, Executive Director
- Phone
- (701) 282-2822
- Website
- www.bonanzaville.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
To collect, display, and interpret artifacts relevant to the history and cultural heritage of Cass County and the Red River Valley.
Program accomplishments
- 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 2024, 30,000 (Continued on Schedule O)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 2024 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.Expenses $571,214 · revenue $151,268
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0306858
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,700,614
- Income (IRS master file)
- $888,143
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $781,731 | $723,916 | $3,700,614 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $908,799 | $671,715 | $3,665,896 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $788,678 | $594,223 | $3,409,438 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-0306858).
Questions about CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 45-0306858.
- Is CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names William Erickson.
- Who are the officers and directors of CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,400 (Beth Jansen, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $781,731, expenses of $723,916 and total assets of $3,700,614 at year end.
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