Nonprofit · EIN 46-0430030
BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · RAPID CITY, SD 57709
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,182,417 | $6,180,528 | $1,889 | $19,514 | $0 | $19,514 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,476,968 | $5,474,893 | $2,075 | $17,625 | $0 | $17,625 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,204,134 | $5,206,356 | -$2,222 | $15,550 | $0 | $15,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $6,182,417
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $6,180,217
- Management and general (functional)
- $311
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,625
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,514
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,514
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,514
- Gross receipts
- $6,182,417
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- SD
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Brugger | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Steve Mentele | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Sid Goss | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Stuart Kitterman | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Brugger | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Steve Mentele | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Sid Goss | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Stuart Kitterman | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Brugger | Secretary/Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Steve Mentele | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Sid Goss | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Stuart Kitterman | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9778, RAPID CITY, SD 57709-9778
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Wes Shelton, 4928 Raven Circle, Rapid City, SD 57702
- Signed the 990
- Kent Brugger, Vice President
- Phone
- (605) 721-4007
Mission
To provide educational and cultural experiences to a wide range of ages on the history, culture and geology of South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.
Program accomplishments
- 20524 Study the geology, flaura, and fauna of the Rocky Mountains in the US and Canada.Expenses $1,428,187 · revenue $1,428,887
- 19946 Study the geology, flora, fauna and disappearing glaciers of Glacier National Park and Waterton.Expenses $1,051,534 · revenue $1,052,434
- 13160 Mount Rushmore, Black Hills and Badlands: Trace the roots of Native Americans and the clash with gold seekers in Western Dakota Territory.Expenses $992,751 · revenue $994,451
- Other program services including attractions and entrances, transportation and parking, lodging and meals, speakers and group leaders.Expenses $2,707,745 · grants $5,000 · revenue $2,706,645
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 | 990 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
- 46-0430030
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B64Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,514
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,182,417
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,182,417 | $6,180,528 | $19,514 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,476,968 | $5,474,893 | $17,625 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,204,134 | $5,206,356 | $15,550 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,391,027 | $4,391,127 | $17,772 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 46-0430030).
Questions about BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC is 46-0430030.
- Is BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE 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 BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC 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 BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC 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 BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Wes Shelton.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACK HILLS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,182,417, expenses of $6,180,528 and total assets of $19,514 at year end.
Other nonprofits in RAPID CITY
- SDSM&T CENTER FOR ALUMNI RELATIONS & ADVANCEMENT EIN 46-6011771 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CENTRAL STATES FAIR EIN 46-0238981 · last filed 990 for 2025
- RAPID CITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INC EIN 46-0363353 · last filed 990 for 2025
- OCETI SAKOWIN COMMUNITY ACADEMY EIN 87-2038807 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CHILDRENS HOUSE MONTESSORI INC EIN 27-0710534 · last filed 990 for 2025
- HARDROCK CLUB EIN 45-3134357 · last filed 990 for 2025
- EMPOWERED EIN 87-1974119 · last filed 990 for 2025
- JESSI COMBS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION EIN 84-3126318 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025