Nonprofit · EIN 45-0454936
NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,198,639 | $1,280,191 | -$81,552 | $2,337,056 | $779,213 | $1,557,843 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,032,729 | $893,537 | $139,192 | $2,110,347 | $470,952 | $1,639,395 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $636,158 | $639,746 | -$3,588 | $1,794,637 | $294,434 | $1,500,203 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,669
- of which government grants
- $8,293
- Membership dues
- $21,376
- Program service revenue
- $1,167,970
- Investment income
- $1,000
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $587,586
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,149
- Other salaries and wages
- $116,184
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $240,441
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $39,561
- Depreciation
- $1,579
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,110,347
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,337,056
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $779,213
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,557,843
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,072
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,557,843
- Gross unrelated business income
- $6,900
- Gross receipts
- $1,198,639
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Berndt | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $111,796 | $3,354 |
| Matthew McCabe | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| McKade Mahlen | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Steier | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Rasmussen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Arnson | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Davidson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Haas | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Brooks | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Han | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Kopp | Director (joined Jan 2025) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Berndt | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $120,594 | $3,618 |
| Sam Arnson-President until | Jan)/Director (as of Jan) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew McCabe-Vice President | (until Jan)/President (as of Jan) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| McKade Mahlen-Director until | Jan)/Vice President (as of Jan) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Steier | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Rasmussen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Davidson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Haas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Brooks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Han | Director (as of Jan) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Berndt | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $111,796 | $3,354 |
| Sam Arnson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew McCabe | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Steier | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Rasmussen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Davidson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Haas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Wagner | Director (July-January) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Brooks | Director starting January Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| McKade Mahlen | Director starting January Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1710 BURNT BOAT DRIVE, BISMARCK, ND 58503-0817
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Shannon Berndt, 1710 Burnt Boat Drive 4, Bismarck, ND 58503
- Signed the 990
- Shannon Berndt, Executive Director
- Phone
- (701) 222-0128
- Website
- www.northernpulse.com
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
To promote dry peas, lentils and chickpeas through education, market development, research coordination and government affairs by providing the highest quality food and feed products to the consumer.
Program accomplishments
- ResearchTo enhance producer profitability through quality research and development of dry peas, lentils and chickpeas. Funding related to this area is distributed in the form of grants to research programs and projects. Research priorities are determined with input from the producers of the region.
- MarketingTo enhance producer's profitability through timely market access and viable market values. Funding related to this area is utilized in the development of new and existing markets through domestic and international promotion activities.
- EducationTo provide the public, producers, industry and media timely and quality information concerning the pulse crop industry and the value of pulse crops. Funding related to this area is utilized in the organization of producer meetings, annual convention, newsletters, press releases and website.
- Government EducationTo enhance, maintain and protect the pulse crop industry through government education and programs. Funding related to this area is utilized for educating and updating agencies, organizations and associations which have a stake in the decision making for regulations that affect the pulse industry.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0454936
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,337,056
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,198,639
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,198,639 | $1,280,191 | $2,337,056 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,032,729 | $893,537 | $2,110,347 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $636,158 | $639,746 | $1,794,637 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $880,166 | $838,026 | $1,634,009 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 45-0454936).
Questions about NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC is 45-0454936.
- Is NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 2000.
- Are donations to NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC 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 NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC 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 NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC 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 NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Shannon Berndt.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,796 (Shannon Berndt, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN PULSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,198,639, expenses of $1,280,191 and total assets of $2,337,056 at year end.
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