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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3386158

NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55802

Financials

$1.4M$1.5M2023$1.8M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,847,657$1,790,624$57,033$382,162$255,867$126,295
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$1,384,887$1,457,475-$72,588$491,335$421,876$69,459
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,833,197
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$14,460

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$126,225
Other salaries and wages
$612,380
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$936,474
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$15,491
Occupancy
$94,454
Travel
$67,485
Depreciation
$5,267
Program services (functional)
$705,292
Management and general (functional)
$1,085,332

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$491,138
Total assets, end of year
$382,162
Total liabilities, end of year
$255,867
Net assets, end of year
$126,295
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,818
Gross receipts
$1,847,657
Employees
13
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
MN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELISSA HANSENPRESIDENTCEO
Officer, Key employee
40$126,225
CHRIS LAFLEURBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ZANE BAILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM WERNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN BOSLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ZACK FILIPOVICHFINANCE MANAGER
Trustee or director
1$0
REBEKKAH ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID COPPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAIRE PETERLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMIE ADAMSCHAIR
Officer
1$0
MARK JEFFERSVICE CHAIR
Officer
1$0
TAMARA LOWNEYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
MEG THORESONTREASURER
Officer
1$0
KIERA WILSONPAST BOARD CHAIR
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELISSA HANSENPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer, Key employee
40$120,713
DAVID COPPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM WERNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN BOSLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAIRE PETERLINPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REBEKKAH ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS LAFLEURDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAMARA LOWNEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KIERA WILSONCHAIR
Officer
1$0
JANELLE GRESCHNERPAST CHAIR
Officer
1$0
JAMIE ADAMSVICE CHAIR
Officer
1$0
MARK JEFFERSSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
MEG THORESONTREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
202 W SUPERIOR ST STE 700, DULUTH, MN 55802-1930
In care of
% 2
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELISSA HANSEN, 202 W SUPERIOR ST STE 600, DULUTH, MN 55802
Signed the 990
ELISSA HANSEN, PRESIDENT-CEO
Phone
(218) 481-7737
Return prepared by
Serenity Tax & Bookkeeping Svcs LLC

Mission

SEE STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROGRAM AND CONNECTIONS (FORMERLY COMMUNITY) - NAICS CODE 541610 SEE STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $634,187 · revenue $1,394,912
  • CAPACITY (FORMERLY ORGANIZATIONAL) - NAICS CODE 541610 NORTHSPAN IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF BOARDS, COUNCILS, COMMITTEES, GROUPS, AND COLLABORATIONS THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDS CAPACITY, IMPROVES DECISION-MAKING, AND ENHANCES EFFECTIVENESS. WE COORDINATE AND FACILTATE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESSES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHANGE, GROWTH MANAGEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT. THESE SERVICES CAN RANGE FROM GENERAL MEETING MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SERVICES TO THE FACILITATION OF MULTI-YEAR ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT, CRISIS RESPONSE, AND READINESS PLANNING INITIATIVES. WE ALSO CONDUCT PROJECT-SPECIFIC FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSES THAT HELP ORGANIZATIONS PLAN FOR GROWTH AND CHANGE.
    Expenses $38,417 · revenue $239,588
  • CAPITAL (FORMERLY BUSINESS) - NAICS CODE 523930 NORTHSPANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NEST WITHIN A NETWORK OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL GAP SERVICES, AND WE WORK WITH COMPANIES OF ALL SIZES TO GROW THE ECONOMY IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE STRUCTURE AND FACILITATE FINANCING FOR PROJECTS AND PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN PACKAGING LOAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE LOAN PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES, AND WE ALSO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BANKS TO PROVIDE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)7A LOAN GUARANTY PROGRAM SERVICES. NORTHSPAN ALSO PROVIDES ACCREDITED BUSINESS VALUATION AND SUCCESSION PLANNING SERVICES TO ASSIST BUSINESSES THROUGH ALL STAGES OF GROWTH AND TRANSITION.
    Expenses $32,688 · revenue $198,698

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3386158
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$382,162
Income (IRS master file)
$1,847,657

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,847,657$1,790,624$382,162XML
990December 2023$1,384,887$1,457,475$491,335XML
990December 2022$837,383$1,071,482$418,334IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 36-3386158).

Questions about NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED is 36-3386158.
Is NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1986.
Are donations to NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED 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 NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED 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 NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED 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 NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELISSA HANSEN.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,225 (ELISSA HANSEN, PRESIDENTCEO).
How much revenue does NORTHSPAN GROUP INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,847,657, expenses of $1,790,624 and total assets of $382,162 at year end.

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