Nonprofit · EIN 45-0453134
GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC
Tax-exempt · FINLEY, ND 58230
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $296,295 | $224,730 | $71,565 | $5,070,755 | $10,597 | $5,060,158 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $203,110 | $223,954 | -$20,844 | $4,980,745 | $11,999 | $4,968,746 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $167,825
- Investment income
- $118,386
- Net rental income
- $2,400
- Other revenue
- $10,084
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $16,036
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,810
- Other salaries and wages
- $69,306
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $177,978
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,500
- Occupancy
- $7,800
- Travel
- $70
- Depreciation
- $842
- Program services (functional)
- $109,424
- Management and general (functional)
- $115,306
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,980,745
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,070,755
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,597
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,060,158
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,805
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,060,158
- Gross receipts
- $296,295
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BERGE | CFO/COO Officer | 32 | $62,555 | $15,866 |
| ALAN JULIUSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $360 | $0 |
| DANNY BAKKEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $360 | $0 |
| HOLLY STROMSODT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $300 | $0 |
| SHERI LEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $60 | $0 |
| BRIAN TUITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $60 | $0 |
| ED EVERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $60 | $0 |
| PETE SCHUMACHER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $60 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BERGE | CFO/COO Officer | 32 | $59,506 | $15,128 |
| ALAN JULIUSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $420 | $0 |
| HOLLY STROMSODT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $360 | $0 |
| DANNY BAKKEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $360 | $0 |
| ED EVERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $120 | $0 |
| SHERI LEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $60 | $0 |
| BRIAN TUITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $60 | $0 |
| PETE SCHUMACHER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $60 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 335, FINLEY, ND 58230-0335
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELIZABETH BERGE, PO BOX 335, FINLEY, ND 58230
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH BERGE, COO
- Phone
- (701) 524-2240
- Website
- WWW.GRIGGS-STEELEEZ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRADY MARTZ & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
TO INCREASE POPULATION WHILE MAINTAINING SUSTAINABLE RURAL VALUES AND LIFESTYLES, TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT REVITALIZATION, TO END OUT-MIGRATION AND TO INVIGORATE AND DIVERSIFY THE ECONOMY.
Program accomplishments
- GSEZ CONTINUED TO MAKE AVAILABLE AND PROVIDE LOANS TO EXISTING BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT BUSINESS AND JOB RETENTION, GROWTH, AND EXPANSION WITHIN GRIGGS & STEELE COUNTIES IN ND. GSEZ CONTINUED TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN ITS CONTINUED SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, SPECIFICALLY THE COMMUNITY COORDINATOR PROGRAM.Expenses $93,388 · revenue $138,741
- GSEZ CONTRACTED SERVICES TO THE STEELE COUNTY JOB DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) FOR THE POSITION OF PART-TIME STEELE COUNTY COORDINATOR, PROVIDING TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUTURE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH.Expenses $16,036 · grants $16,036 · revenue $39,168
- GSEZ CONTINUED TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN ITS CONTINUED SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, SPECIFICALLY THE COMMUNITY COORDINATOR PROGRAM.
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
- 45-0453134
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,070,755
- Income (IRS master file)
- $296,295
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $296,295 | $224,730 | $5,070,755 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $203,110 | $223,954 | $4,980,745 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $160,833 | $249,319 | $4,984,291 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 45-0453134).
Questions about GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC
- What is the EIN of GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC is 45-0453134.
- Is GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC 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 GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC 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 GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC 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 GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELIZABETH BERGE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,555 (ELIZABETH BERGE, CFO/COO).
- How much revenue does GRIGGS-STEELE EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $296,295, expenses of $224,730 and total assets of $5,070,755 at year end.
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