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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0437573

NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM

Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58504

Financials

$127K$129K2022$769K$299K2023$538K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$537,599$1,021,688-$484,089$71,716$0$71,716
September 30, 2024990$769,070$299,144$469,926$555,805$0$555,805
September 30, 2023990-EZ$127,410$129,412-$2,002$83,810$2,697$81,113
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$416,046
Membership dues
$150,000
Program service revenue
$116,888
Investment income
$17
Other revenue
$4,648

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$432,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,000
Other salaries and wages
$119,087
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$198,326
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$13,660
Occupancy
$20,020
Travel
$33,196
Program services (functional)
$969,245
Management and general (functional)
$52,443

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$555,805
Total assets, end of year
$71,716
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$71,716
Net assets without donor restrictions
$71,716
Gross receipts
$537,599
Employees
1
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1994
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR TRACEY BAUEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
1$60,000
DR LEANDER MCDONALDCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR TOMI KAY PHILLIPSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR STEVEN SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR WANDA PARISIENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR TWYLA BAKERMEMBER-AT-LA
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR TRACEY BAUEREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$60,000
DR TWYLA BAKERBOARD CHAIR
Officer
1$0
DR LEANDER MCDONALDVICE CHAIR
Officer
1$0
DR TOMI PHILLIPSSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
DR CYNTHIA LINDQUISTTREASURER
Officer
1$0
DR DONNA BROWNMEMBER AT LA
Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRACEY BAUERDIRECTOR40$60,000
DR CYNTHIA LINDQUISTTREASURER1$0
DR TWYLA BAKERCHAIR1$0
DR DONNA BROWNMEMBER AT LA1$0
DR LEANDER MCDONALDVICE CHAIR1$0
DR TOMI KAY PHILLIPSSECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3315 UNIVERSITY DR, BISMARCK, ND 58504-7554
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
3315 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, BISMARCK ND 58504
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR TRACEY BAUER, 3315 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, BISMARCK, ND 58504
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
JENNIFER JANECEK-HARTMAN, 2841 WARWICK LOOP, BISMARCK ND 58504
Signed the 990
DR TRACEY BAUER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(701) 989-1716
Website
NDTCS.ORG
Return prepared by
POINT CPA INC

Mission

ADVANCING TRIBAL COLLEGES THROUGH COLLABORATION AND SHARED GOALS. NDTCS LEVERAGES THE HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE BY SHARING IDEAS AND BROADENING NETWORKS AND ALLIANCES, TOWARD IMPROVING STUDENTS' OUTCOMES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ADVANCING TRIBAL COLLEGES THROUGH COLLABORATION AND SHARED GOALS. NDTCS LEVERAGES THE HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE BY SHARING IDEAS AND BROADENING NETWORKS AND ALLIANCES, TOWARD IMPROVING STUDENTS' OUTCOMES.
    Expenses $969,245 · grants $432,000 · revenue $116,888

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-0437573
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
1996
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$71,716
Income (IRS master file)
$537,599

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$537,599$1,021,688$71,716XML
990September 2024$769,070$299,144$555,805XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$127,410$129,412$83,810XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: JENNIFER JANECEK-HARTMAN
September 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: JENNIFER JANECEK-HARTMAN
September 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: JENNIFER JANECEK-HARTMAN
September 30, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-0437573).

Questions about NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM

What is the EIN of NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM is 45-0437573.
Is NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM 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 NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM 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 NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM 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 NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DR TRACEY BAUER.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (DR TRACEY BAUER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does NORTH DAKOTA TRIBAL COLLEGE SYTEM have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $537,599, expenses of $1,021,688 and total assets of $71,716 at year end.

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