Nonprofit · EIN 45-0388975
WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · WILLISTON, ND 58802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $170,795 | $215,352 | -$44,557 | $59,001 | $0 | $59,001 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $140,563 | $105,043 | $35,520 | $103,558 | $0 | $103,558 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $195,730
- Membership dues
- $38,880
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,129
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$26,064
- Other revenue
- -$26,064
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $117,626
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,100
- Occupancy
- $160
- Depreciation
- $8,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $103,558
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,001
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,001
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,000
- Gross receipts
- $357,974
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERRI ESPELAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| HOLAND NEUBAUER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRANDI GUSTAFSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| TERA DECKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BROM LUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETER VACHAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS KEIPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BONES DELAUNAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWN STOGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOBBY PURDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE CONLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROB JOHNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERRI ESPELAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| HOLAND NEUBAUER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BRANDI GUSTAFSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BROM LUTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PETE VACHAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BOBBY PURDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS DELAUNAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE CONLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JARED IVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 546, WILLISTON, ND 58802-0546
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KERRI ESPELAND, PO BOX 546, WILLISTON, ND 58802
- Signed the 990
- KERRI ESPELAND, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (612) 306-0946
- Return prepared by
- LEE SUESS LLC
Mission
THE WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE FOSTERS A SPIRIT OF ECONOMIC COOPERATION AMONG THOSE ACTIVELY INTERESTED IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY BY PROMOTING A FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AMONG MEMBERS.
Program accomplishments
- THE WILLISTON API CONDUCTS 8 MEETINGS OF AN EDUCATIONAL NATURE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, IN WHICH 30-60 MEMBERS ATTEND. THE MEETINGS FOCUS ON OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY ISSUES.
- THE WILLISTON API CONDUCTS SPECIAL EVENTS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AND TO ENCOURAGE A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION AMONG THOSE WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY OR ANY OTHER ALLIED INDUSTRY.
- THE WILLISTON API AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL GROWTH.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0388975
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,001
- Income (IRS master file)
- $357,974
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $170,795 | $215,352 | $59,001 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $140,563 | $105,043 | $103,558 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $139,955 | $158,365 | $68,038 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 45-0388975).
Questions about WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE is 45-0388975.
- Is WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1985.
- Are donations to WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 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 WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 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 WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE 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 WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KERRI ESPELAND.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WILLISTON BASIN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $170,795, expenses of $215,352 and total assets of $59,001 at year end.
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