Nonprofit · EIN 36-3548649
FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,310,943 | $2,397,262 | -$86,319 | $5,662,663 | $4,403,965 | $1,258,698 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,201,550 | $1,995,770 | $205,780 | $4,642,053 | $3,289,513 | $1,352,540 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,813,025 | $1,914,151 | -$101,126 | $4,151,458 | $3,004,698 | $1,146,760 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $244,613
- Program service revenue
- $1,611,661
- Investment income
- -$155,948
- Royalties
- $150,071
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$176,799
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,127
- Net income from gaming
- $452,159
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,260
- Other revenue
- $610,617
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,065
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $164,130
- Other salaries and wages
- $183,825
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $399,512
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,157
- Occupancy
- $22,399
- Travel
- $30,627
- Depreciation
- $185,132
- Program services (functional)
- $2,048,312
- Management and general (functional)
- $344,046
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,904
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,642,053
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,662,663
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,403,965
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,258,698
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,457
- Gross receipts
- $6,689,106
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 450
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Nygaard Exec Director | (until June)/Fiscal Mgr (began Aug) Officer | 40 | $72,386 | $2,172 |
| Joseph Christianson | Executive Director (joined 6/1/24) Officer | 40 | $62,914 | $2,505 |
| JoDee Knipfer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Kurtz | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Ness | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Kobrinsky | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Allie Ollenburger | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Lillestol | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Isaac Olson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Nygaard | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $109,303 | $3,279 |
| Richard Hell | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $6,250 | $0 |
| Jared Nyquist | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $250 | $0 |
| Jennifer Thompson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Kurtz | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Ness | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Kobrinsky | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Monte Fischer | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Nygaard | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $106,750 | $2,703 |
| Richard Hell | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $5,795 | $0 |
| Jennifer Thompson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Maulik Dabhi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Nelson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Ness | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jared Nyquist | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Monte Fischer | Member at Large Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3955 40TH AVE S STE A, FARGO, ND 58104-3996
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jodee Knipfer, 3955 40th Ave S Ste A, Fargo, ND 58104
- Signed the 990
- Joseph Christianson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (701) 532-1577
- Website
- www.fargohockey.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
The Corporation's mission is to promote, develop and administer a youth hockey program.
Program accomplishments
- The organization sponsors youth hockey teams in Fargo, ND. This year there were 724 registered players and a total of 63 teams.The Organization entered into a Sponsorship Agreement on 10/4/2022 by and between the Park District of the City of Fargo. The Park District plans to build, own, operate and maintain a wellness sports complex currently named Fargo Sports Complex. As part of the agreement the Organization has agreed to pay the Park District of the City of Fargo $3 million dollars over 10 years to purchase donor recognition rights to the Sports Complex. In addition, the Organization has committed to entering a 25-year lease with the Park District for the rental of one sheet of ice at the Sports Complex. The lease will commence upon completion of the ice at the Sports Complex. A related liability of $3 million has been included on the balance sheet for the Organization's sponsorship committment. The ice at the Sports Complex was completed during the 5/31/25 fiscal year and accordingly, a lease liability was recorded on the balance sheet.Expenses $1,412,159 · grants $3,065 · revenue $518,429
- The organization hosted multiple regional tournaments and international youth hockey tournaments. There were 444 Teams participating in the regional and internation/nation tournaments.Expenses $636,153 · revenue $1,097,492
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3548649
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,662,663
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,689,106
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $2,310,943 | $2,397,262 | $5,662,663 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $2,201,550 | $1,995,770 | $4,642,053 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $1,813,025 | $1,914,151 | $4,151,458 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $1,819,619 | $1,838,652 | $1,287,012 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 36-3548649).
Questions about FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION is 36-3548649.
- Is FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FARGO HOCKEY 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 FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Jodee Knipfer.
- Who are the officers and directors of FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,386 (Jeffrey Nygaard Exec Director, (until June)/Fiscal Mgr (began Aug)).
- How much revenue does FARGO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,310,943, expenses of $2,397,262 and total assets of $5,662,663 at year end.
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