2026-03-18T12:47:44-05:00 2024-04-30 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 4310 17th Ave S PO Box 2545 Fargo ND 581082545 990 2023-05-01 208723123 Metro Sports Foundation Inc METR 7013567656 5225 31st Ave S Fargo ND 58104 Jon Kram President 7013567656 2026-03-17 1 1 Anne Stoll CPA P00529460 7012398500 2026-03-16 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jon Kram 5115 31st Ave S Fargo ND 58104 28380001 0 X www.scheelsarena.com X 2007 ND Enriching youth activities in the Fargo-Moorhead area through promoting and hosting sporting events that offer players, coaches, and the community the opportunity to participate at the highest level of sportsmanship. 4 2 263 5 2413880 0 21003 1508456 4706609 4335351 4282 22688 591852 1436505 5323746 7303000 0 0 0 0 880963 1254409 0 0 0 5319578 4565692 6200541 5820101 -876795 1482899 25004278 22944847 16402895 14859769 8601383 8085078 Enriching youth activities in the Fargo Moorhead Area through promoting and hosting sporting events that offer players, coaches, and the community the opportunity to participate at the highest level of sportsmanship. 0 0 2102027 4414772 For the year ended April 30, 2024 Metro Sports Foundation, Inc operated the Scheels Arena, a facility primarily used for the benefit of public and private high schools and middle schools in connection with athletic events and training; youth athletic leagues; the City of Fargo, ND and its Park District in connection with athletic and recreational programs sponsored by the City of Fargo and/or the Park District; and other persons comprising members of the general public in the Fargo North Dakota area who might reasonably use and benefit from the Arena. 2102027 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 X 36 0 1 263 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X Trevor Brandner 7013567656 5225 31st Ave S Fargo ND 58104 X X Ben Noonan Director 0.10 40.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Olson Director 0.10 40.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Ness Secretary/Treasurer 0.10 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Matt Cullen Vice President 0.10 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Johnson Vice President (Through September) 0.10 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jon Kram President 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Trevor Brandner Controller 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steven Ratti VP of Sales 40.00 0.00 X 130118 0 11597 130118 0 11597 1 0 0 0 Bravada Enterprise 19821 NW 2nd Ave Suite 225 Miami FL 33169 Entertainment 628819 Outback Presents 209 Tenth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203 Entertainment 262957 University of North Dakota 2751 2nd Ave N Stop 9013 Grand Forks ND 58201 Event Host School 254728 Brandt Holdings Company 4650 26th Ave S E Fargo ND 58104 Management Fees 224400 Tate Enterainment Group 6870 Milne Blvd New Orleans LA 70124 Entertainment 212818 7 1508456 1508456 Events 711300 2309346 2070443 238903 Sport activities 713940 759081 759081 Suites 711300 568388 568388 Advertising 541800 263681 25681 75750 162250 434855 37590 397265 4335351 22688 22688 252263 252263 309518 0 309518 309518 79421 230097 21951725 21077001 874724 874724 7303000 864183 2413880 2516481 1080952 726061 354891 12512 8404 4108 27085 18193 8892 133860 89912 43948 213360 11441 201919 713 479 234 27019 18148 8871 5720 3842 1878 15639 10505 5134 92334 62019 30315 52773 35447 17326 374654 251650 123004 16153 10850 5303 517873 347848 170025 573800 385414 188386 95944 64444 31500 Event Expenses 2496620 2496620 Dues and Memberships 49391 33175 16216 Sales Taxes 28031 18828 9203 Sport Activities 4751 4751 917 616 301 5820101 2102027 3718074 0 2214937 2402096 12942490 402979 199965 344487 229616 43063 109782 12143726 5391534 21998812 6752192 0 308706 25004278 22944847 2500212 1138598 1160562 758964 5753600 12742121 1240388 5658637 0 309582 16402895 14859769 X -4611355 -4857412 13212738 12942490 8601383 8085078 25004278 22944847 1482899 -270248 -1728956 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X X X 3 Fargo Public School District 456000294 6 1 0 0 Fargo Youth Hockey Association 363548649 10 1 0 0 Sanford Health Foundation North 450398104 7 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Part IV, Section A, Line 2: Fargo Public School District is a supported organization of Metro Sports Foundation, Inc. The Fargo Public School District is a governmental entity that operates to provide education to students in the Fargo area. Part I, Line 12g: The Metro Sports Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 as a supporting organization of the Fargo Public School District, Fargo Park District, Fargo Catholic Schools Network, Fargo Youth Hockey Association, Fargo Angels Hockey Club, and Fargo All City Youth Hockey League who have been listed as the founders of Metro Sports Foundation, Inc. The organizations listed in 12g have been updated to reflect the supported organizations that were include in the amended and restated Articles of Incorporation that were filed in 2012 and include the Fargo Park Board (which would be a supporting organization for one year only) Sanford Health Foundation North, Fargo Youth Hockey Association, and Fargo Public School District , and Fargo Park Board. There is no monetary or other support listed as being provided to the supported organizations; however, the Metro Sports Foundation operates to provide support to our supported organizations by broadly serving the needs of the communities of the Fargo area. Our facility is used for many youth activities which benefit both the Fargo Youth Hockey Association and the Fargo Public School District. The Metro Sports Foundation operates the Scheels Arena which hosts regional, state, and national tournaments for Fargo area junior high and high school sports teams and Fargo area youth hockey, basketball, and volleyball associations. Additionally, the Scheels Sports Arena hosts events for the Fargo area recreational leagues and other members of the Fargo area community. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 0 116887 76644 40243 0 6724022 1540296 5183726 2454495 1764411 690084 2944811 2086827 857984 20398 20398 6752192 Operating Lease Liability 309582 309582 X 7675649 286459 -1887560 -1601101 9276750 -1973750 -1973750 7303000 6462998 556707 1973750 2530457 3932541 1887560 1887560 5820101 Part IV, Line 1b: An unrelated organization Cross annually hosts a Hometown Heroes Night at the Fargo Force games. Metro Sports Foundation collects revenues and makes payments on behalf of Cross, but does not recognize revenues or expenses in connection with this event. Part X, Line 2: It is the opinion of Management that the foundation has no significant uncertain Tax Position that would be subject to change upon examination. The Income Tax Returns of the foundation are subject to Examination by the IRS and State Tax Authorities, Generally for three years after they were files. All the tax filing are up to date. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Events expenses netted in revenues for audit purposes -1,887,560. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Gaming expenses included in revenues for 990 purposes -1,973,750. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Gaming expenses included in revenues for 990 purposes 1,973,750. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Events expenses netted in revenues for audit purposes 1,887,560. 20172842 17751548 71978 1704189 0 1778883 1389854 2806 6347 150279 0 21951725 19141402 2806 78325 1854468 21077001 874724 ND 1 0 1 0 0.01000 0.99000 Jeannie Baskerville 5225 31st Ave S Fargo ND 58104 0 Leah Lundberg 44808 The Gaming Manager reports to the President and is responsible for the overall operation of gaming activities and participates in the management of the daily gaming operations. X 0 A City of Frontier North Dakota 450359501 000000000 2017-12-01 6700000 Refund 2012 Series bonds and notes payable. 0 0 0 A 938589 6700000 75384 6624616 1 0 1 1 A 0 1 1 0 0 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 0 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1b: Two of the board members are employees of the supported orgnizations of Metro Sports Foundation and receive compensation as employees of their respective employer. Due to this, they are not considered independent. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Board of Directors may create an Executive Committee to conduct the day to day affairs of Metro Sports Foundation, Inc. The activities, decisions, and policies of the Executive Committed shall be subject to the control, oversight, and supervision of the full Baord of Directors. The Executive Committe shall consist of the Directors appointed by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 President Jon Kram and Controller Trevor Brandner received reportable compensation of $65,200 and $30,900, and no benefits respectively, from Brandt Holdings, the management company. Brandt Holdings provides management services related to programming coordionation, contract negotiations with third parties, corporate planning and budgeting, legal and tax consulting, strategic planning services, personnel and human resources functions, and other administrative, management, consulting, and otherservices as requested by Metro Sports Foundation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Metro Sports Foundation, Inc. has two classes of supported organizations consisting of one community supported organizations and two designated supported organizations. Each of the three supported organizations have the authoiry to appoint a respresenative to the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The President and Vice President reviewed the 990 prior to its filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The directors, principal officer, and members of committees with governing board delegated powers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the Board along with all material facts. The remaining board members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Persons with a conflict are prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are made available upon request at the organization's main office. Form 990, Part VII, Section A: Two of the board members of Metro Sports Foundation, Inc are employed by supported organziations of Metro Sports Foundation, Inc. At the time of filing, the compensation paid from the related supported organizations was not available. Fargo Public School District 415 North 4th Street Fargo ND 58102 456000294 Education ND N/A 0 Fargo Youth Hockey Association 831 17th Ave N Fargo ND 58102 363548649 Youth Hockey Instruction ND 501(c)(3) Line 10 N/A 0 Sanford Health Foundation North PO Box 5039 RTE 5218 Sioux Falls SD 571175039 450398104 Philanthropy SD 501(c)(3) Line 7 Sanford North 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0