2024-10-29T15:13:24-05:00 2023-12-31 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 4585 Coleman St Ste 200 Bismarck ND 58503 990 2023-01-01 450306858 Cass County North Dakota Historical Society CASS 7012822822 1351 Main Avenue W West Fargo ND 58078 Beth Jansen Executive Director 7012822822 2024-10-28 1 1 Lisa Chaffee CPA P00193453 7012551091 2024-10-28 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z William Erickson 1351 Main Avenue W West Fargo ND 58078 1077755 0 X www.bonanzaville.org X 1954 ND To collect, display, and interpret artifacts relevant to the history and cultural heritage of Cass County and the Red River Valley. 13 12 19 120 -60081 0 603146 600678 137575 117755 2542 161961 45415 28405 788678 908799 301 0 0 0 192333 243832 0 0 51675 401589 427883 594223 671715 194455 237084 3409438 3665896 1163584 1129656 2245854 2536240 X To collect, display, and interpret artifacts relevant to the history and cultural heritage of Cass County and the Red River Valley. 0 0 513106 131895 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. 513106 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 19 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 12 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 X Brad Stedman 7012822822 1351 Main Avenue W West Fargo ND 58078 Kristen Fellows President 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Jonathan Haux Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Angela Smith Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Brock Tallakson Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Kent Lindemann Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brad Nudell Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Goven Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Erickson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Laura Maeyaert Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shane Cullen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Suckert Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Kenville Director (through April) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Rygh Director (from April) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Nobis Director (from April) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Jansen Executive Director 40.00 X 72207 0 4800 72207 0 4800 0 0 0 0 0 46150 240000 314528 600678 Admissions/Tours 713990 109559 109559 Memberships 713990 8087 8087 109 109 117755 25281 25281 36904 36904 67325 113184 -45859 -45859 -64339 18480 136680 0 136680 136680 136680 51923 46150 32961 18962 18962 41209 22811 18398 14140 4258 908799 131895 -60081 236307 77008 19252 38504 19252 139340 121563 17777 13406 13406 14078 3925 8038 2115 37449 37449 16669 16669 30308 30308 32441 32441 99500 98219 1281 1201 1201 536 536 30840 30132 708 119625 116995 2630 24746 24231 515 Exhibit and Collection 10168 10168 Licenses and Subscripti 3969 3969 20431 20399 32 671715 513106 106934 51675 728057 933201 66667 33333 25 11298 9174 11924 16921 17981 4652592 2349005 2279646 2303587 170164 207027 138784 147545 3409438 3665896 49492 34924 6724 24211 1102971 1067427 4397 3094 1163584 1129656 X 1662160 1761914 583694 774326 2245854 2536240 3409438 3665896 X 237084 36863 16439 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 429528 436568 231630 333146 360678 1791550 115000 120750 241500 270000 240000 987250 544528 557318 473130 603146 600678 2778800 273135 2505665 45088 28884 39632 81352 80665 275621 27468 27468 5115 4707 9822 3091711 577084 0.81040 0.79120 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Misc Income - 2021 Amount: $ 5,115. 2022 Amount: $ 4,707. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 0 0 1 X 193141 37531 2070 614 227988 257441 -52020 11680 600 193141 251022 26721 19686 616 257441 224686 37726 1910 8878 602 251022 205235 245 22109 1865 399 639 224686 0.00000 0.91781 0.08219 1 0 2200 2200 4174351 2089654 2084697 297319 191999 105320 178722 67352 111370 2303587 Lease Liability 3094 3094 X 1052735 36863 16439 53302 999433 -90634 -90634 908799 762349 108563 108563 653786 17929 17929 671715 Part III, Line 1a: Works of art, historical treasurers, and similar items are considered to meet the definition of a collection. As such, these items are not capitalized on the statement of financial position for the Organization. Part III, Line 4: The organization holds items in its collections about the pioneer settlement of Cass County, North Dakota, the region, and the state of North Dakota. These items are exhibited in a main museum and 38 historical buildings or exhibit buildings. The artifacts in the organization's possession are exhibited for the education and research value of the public, for loaning to other organizations, and for preservation for future generations. Part IV, Line 2b: The amounts included in Form 990, Part X, Line 21 represent refundable deposits. Part V, Line 4: The Society has an endowment fund set up at Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation (Foundation) called the Cass County Historical Society Endowment Fund (Fund). The trust agreement dated January 1998 establishes the Fund for the exclusive purpose of supporting the Society. The Foundation is authorized to accept gifts, grants, and bequests on behalf of the Fund from any source. Part X, Line 2: The Organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The Organization would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Change in Value of Beneficial Interests 16,439. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses Reported in Expense on Financial Statements -100,959. Fundraising Expenses Reported in Revenue on Financial Statements 17,929. COGS reported in Expense on Financial Statements -7,604. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses Reported in Expense on the Financial Statements 100,959. COGS reported in Expense on Financial Statements 7,604. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Fundraising Expenses Reported in Revenue on Financial Statements 17,929. July 4th Celebration 59981 25000 34981 4350 2140 9034 2072 Christmas on the Prairie 21930 14650 7280 250 744 2180 1775 1 16162 6500 9662 978 1743 2476 5219 98073 46150 51923 5578 4627 13690 9066 32961 18962 Lindemann Concrete Board member Kent Lindemann owns Lindemann Concrete 43177 Construction related services on historic building 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The Bylaws were amended during the year. Significant changes are as follows: -A quorum at the regular membership meeting and at a special meeting is at least 30 members in good standing. -A conflict of interest policy was added to the bylaws. Board members will not be monetarily compensated for their time on the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Society members pay dues of at least $30 per year and have voting rights at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Society members elect directors of the Board at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b No committees are able to act on behalf of the board. Committees meet and make recommendations to the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed prior to being provided to the board of directors via e-mail. Once the Form 990 has be approved it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy guides all operational decisions and is updated regularly. Officer, directors, and employees are responsible for disclosing potential conflicts. Conflicts that are disclosed are reviewed by the executive director. Board members abstain from voting on issues in which they have a conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The annual compensation review for the Executive Director is done by the Board. Annual reviews and subsequent salary adjustments consider factors from comparable non-profits. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Society makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public by request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Change in Value of Beneficial Interests 16,439.