Nonprofit · EIN 23-7434797
YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $496,154 | $412,391 | $83,763 | $9,622,242 | $0 | $9,622,242 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,625,472 | $199,951 | $4,425,521 | $9,181,648 | $52,872 | $9,128,776 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $558,449 | $167,243 | $391,206 | $4,145,755 | $0 | $4,145,755 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $132,536
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $363,618
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $90,746
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $366,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $366,000
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,391
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,181,648
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,622,242
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,622,242
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,303,961
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $909,210
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,713,032
- Gross receipts
- $496,154
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1967
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $202,068 | $53,652 |
| Dr Julie Blehm | President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Hanson | Treasurer/Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Ambrust | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Fercho | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Finstad | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruby Kolpack | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Promersberger | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Riley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Stark | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Richard Warner | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Underwood | Director as of July 2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Lundeen | Director as of July 2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Marvel | Director as of July 2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Erstad | Director as of July 2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dick Felstul | Director as of July 2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jeff Stanislawski | Director as of July 2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Bob Ronning | Director as of July 2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tara Brown | Director until July 2025 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $241,307 |
| WILLIAM FERCHO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JON HANSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BOTNEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN AMBRUST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN PROMERSBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL FINSTAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBY KOLPACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JULIE BLEHM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RICHARD WARNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD STARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $202,699 | $38,527 |
| WILLIAM FERCHO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JON HANSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BOTNEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN AMBRUST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN PROMERSBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL FINSTAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBY KOLPACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA BALTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JULIE BLEHM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RICHARD WARNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD STARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 1ST AVE S, FARGO, ND 58103-1901
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Stephen Smith, 400 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
- Signed the 990
- Stephen Smith, Secretary
- Phone
- (701) 293-9622
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly Advisory LLC
Mission
None
Program accomplishments
- The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Endowment Fund Inc. is set up to provide an opportunity to grant funds to the YMCA of the Northern Sky for the purpose of purchasing new equipment, completing capital funding requests, and providing scholarships to youth and families. The fund is for the benefit of the members and community participants of Cass and Clay counties.Expenses $366,000 · grants $366,000
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7434797
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,622,242
- Income (IRS master file)
- $496,154
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $496,154 | $412,391 | $9,622,242 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $4,625,472 | $199,951 | $9,181,648 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $558,449 | $167,243 | $4,145,755 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $245,042 | $153,773 | $3,555,679 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 23-7434797).
Questions about YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION is 23-7434797.
- Is YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION 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 YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Stephen Smith.
- Who are the officers and directors of YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $496,154, expenses of $412,391 and total assets of $9,622,242 at year end.
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