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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0442960

BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58501

Financials

$1.2M$653K2022$659K$517K2023$1.1M$702K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,097,268$701,790$395,478$7,101,202$381,634$6,719,568
June 30, 2024990$658,683$517,292$141,391$6,467,962$364,892$6,103,070
June 30, 2023990$1,236,365$652,519$583,846$5,924,401$335,023$5,589,378
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$569,131
Program service revenue
$96,719
Investment income
$363,427
Net gain from sales of assets
$17,250
Net income from fundraising events
$14,683
Other revenue
$67,991

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$6,896
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,896
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$780
Accounting fees
$2,138
Program services (functional)
$698,105
Management and general (functional)
$3,685

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,467,962
Total assets, end of year
$7,101,202
Total liabilities, end of year
$381,634
Net assets, end of year
$6,719,568
Publicly traded securities
$6,293,287
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,719,568
Gross receipts
$1,106,366
Employees
0
Year formed
1989
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID AUGUSTADTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TOMI CIMAROSTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BETSY ELSBERRYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
DREW ENGLEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JEFF FASTNACHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MEGAN HOUNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STACEY LANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TAHLIA NYGAARDFOUNDATION D
Trustee or director
–$0
AMANDA PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RICK GELOFFPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
JAN STANKIEWICZVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID AUGUSTADTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOMI CIMAROSTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BETSY ELSBERRYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
DREW ENGELMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF FASTNACHTSUPERINTENDE
Trustee or director
1$0
MEGAN HAUNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STACEY LANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAHLIA NYGAARDFOUNDATION D
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHAD OBANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AMANDA PETERSONVOTING MEMBE
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK GELOFFPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
JAN STANKIEWICZVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAN EASTGATEPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
BETSY ELSBERRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RENAE HOFFMANN-WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JASON HORNBACHERSUPERINTENDE
Trustee or director
–$0
MEGAN HOUNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STACEY LANGEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHAD OBANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HARLEY ENGELMANPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
RICK GELOFFVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
JAN STANKIEWICZSECRETARY
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
806 N WASHINGTON ST, BISMARCK, ND 58501-3623
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICK GELOFF, 425 COLT AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58503
Signed the 990
JAN STANKIEWICZ, VICE PRESIDENT
Phone
(701) 355-3093
Return prepared by
HAGA KOMMER

Mission

SUPPORTING FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF WHO WORK WITH STUDENTS

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PROVIDING OF OVER 15 MINI-GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS TO EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS OF THE BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE MINI-GRANTS ARE USED TO SUPPORT NEW AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND/OR TEACHING METHODS FOR ALL STUDENTS IN THE BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. PROVIDING A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER TO ALL PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND DONORS OF THE BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND THEIR ALUMNI.
    Expenses $698,105
  • PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS OF THE BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM TO ASSIST THEM IN FURTHERING THEIR ACADEMIC EDUCATION.
  • SALARIES, TAXES AND BENEFITS PAID THROUGH A RELATED ORGANIZATION

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-0442960
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,101,202
Income (IRS master file)
$1,106,366

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,097,268$701,790$7,101,202XML
990June 2024$658,683$517,292$6,467,962XML
990June 2023$1,236,365$652,519$5,924,401XML
990June 2022$853,696$540,826$4,942,767IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 45-0442960).

Questions about BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION is 45-0442960.
Is BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RICK GELOFF.
Who are the officers and directors of BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,097,268, expenses of $701,790 and total assets of $7,101,202 at year end.

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