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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0384442

BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58504

Financials

$1M$391K2023$1.1M$1.3M2024$809K$286K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$809,040$286,135$522,905$2,140,893$0$2,140,893
December 31, 2024990$1,059,664$1,256,219-$196,555$1,579,736$0$1,579,736
December 31, 2023990$1,009,490$391,007$618,483$1,760,009$0$1,760,009
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$733,465
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$65,591
Net income from fundraising events
$9,984
Other revenue
$9,984

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,890
Program services (functional)
$277,071
Management and general (functional)
$9,064

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,579,736
Total assets, end of year
$2,140,893
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,140,893
Net assets without donor restrictions
$477,350
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,663,543
Gross receipts
$823,441
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1984
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYNN BEISWANGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RANDY BINAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEVIN KLIPFELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANA SCHAAR JAHNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEITH ULMERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE CHUPPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HUNT BOUSTEADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK ZIMMERMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYNN BEISWANGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RANDY BINAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEVIN KLIPFELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANA SCHAAR JAHNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEITH ULMERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE CHUPPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HUNT BOUSTEADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK ZIMMERMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYNN BEISWANGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RANDY BINAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEVIN KLIPFELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANA SCHAAR JAHNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEITH ULMERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE CHUPPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HUNT BOUSTEADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EYLSE PUKLICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL GILBERTSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
400 E FRONT AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58504-5641
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KEVIN KLIPFEL, 400 EAST FRONT AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58504
Signed the 990
KEVIN KLIPFEL, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Phone
(701) 222-6455
Return prepared by
BRADY MARTZ PLLC

Mission

TO STIMULATE AND INTEREST THE CITIZENS OF BISMARCK IN THE EXPANSION AND UPGRADING OF PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC ARENAS, AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY MUNICIPAL AND OTHER PUBLIC AUTHORITIES; TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTHS FROM BISMARCK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH RENOVATION OF MUNICIPAL BALL PARK FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES, EXPANDING COTTONWOOD COMPLEX FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, AND EXPANDING ICE ARENA FOR YOUTH AND ADULT ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $277,071

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-0384442
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
1984
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,140,893
Income (IRS master file)
$823,441

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$809,040$286,135$2,140,893IRS
990December 2024$1,059,664$1,256,219$1,579,736IRS
990December 2023$1,009,490$391,007$1,760,009XML
990December 2022$846,091$489,673$1,133,118IRS
990December 2021$351,609$60,326$788,841IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 45-0384442).

Questions about BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL

What is the EIN of BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL is 45-0384442.
Is BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL 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 BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KEVIN KLIPFEL.
Who are the officers and directors of BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $809,040, expenses of $286,135 and total assets of $2,140,893 at year end.

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