Nonprofit · EIN 83-3594823
CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Also known as CREA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BISMARCK, ND 58501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,999,702 | $11,313,064 | $686,638 | $2,026,913 | $0 | $2,026,913 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,656,515 | $10,630,388 | $26,127 | $1,375,752 | $35,477 | $1,340,275 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $19,366,760 | $18,537,834 | $828,926 | $1,314,148 | $0 | $1,314,148 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,503,857
- of which government grants
- $3,200,644
- Program service revenue
- $2,495,845
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $118,910
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,040,458
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,577,027
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $373,176
- Depreciation
- $15,474
- Program services (functional)
- $10,060,392
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,252,672
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,375,752
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,026,913
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,026,913
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $68,886
- Gross receipts
- $11,999,702
- Employees
- 229
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUKE SCHAEFER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,910 | $17,102 |
| BRANDT DICK | CFO Officer | 40 | $115,087 | $15,563 |
| JIM VANNETT | DIRECTOR (LEFT JULY 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WALLENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA PETERSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI FURAUS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LACY LAUDENSCHLAGER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY SCHDMIDT | DIRECTOR (LEFT JULY 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BJERKLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA SCHLAFMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE THINGVOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY DERR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUKE SCHAEFER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $117,050 | $16,396 |
| JIM VANNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WALLENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA PETERSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI FURAUS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LACY LAUDENSCHLAGER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY SCHDMIDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BJERKLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA SCHLAFMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUKE SCHAEFER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $108,132 | $14,916 |
| JIM VANNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WALLENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA PETERSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI FURAUS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK VOLLMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY SCHDMIDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BJERKLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA SCHLAFMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1929 N WASHINGTON ST STE A, BISMARCK, ND 58501-1690
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRANDT DICK, 1929 N WASHINGTON ST STE A, BISMARCK, ND 58501
- Signed the 990
- BRANDT DICK, CFO
- Phone
- (701) 751-4041
- Website
- WWW.CREAND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRADY MARTZ PLLC
Mission
BE THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND IS ADAPTABLE TO THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS AND THE STUDENTS THEY EDUCATE.
Program accomplishments
- TO BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR MEMBERS IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO THEIR NEEDS.Expenses $10,060,392 · revenue $2,495,845
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-3594823
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,026,913
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,999,702
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- March 14, 2022
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,999,702 | $11,313,064 | $2,026,913 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,656,515 | $10,630,388 | $1,375,752 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $19,366,760 | $18,537,834 | $1,314,148 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,330,786 | $6,404,246 | $485,222 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | $4,310,585 | $4,013,170 | $558,682 | 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 83-3594823).
Questions about CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is 83-3594823.
- Is CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2021.
- Are donations to CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 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 CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRANDT DICK.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,910 (LUKE SCHAEFER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,999,702, expenses of $11,313,064 and total assets of $2,026,913 at year end.
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