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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1248968

FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FARGO, ND 58103

Financials

$2.9M$8.8M2023$1.2M$12.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,237,563$12,400,445-$11,162,882$20,774,554$30,934,788-$10,160,234
December 31, 2023990$2,879,500$8,841,565-$5,962,065$28,402,155$27,399,507$1,002,648
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,234,001
of which government grants
$275,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,562
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,106,244
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$154,964
Other salaries and wages
$57,912
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$235,541
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,208
Travel
$2,103
Program services (functional)
$12,228,716
Management and general (functional)
$89,481
Fundraising (functional)
$82,248

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$28,402,155
Total assets, end of year
$20,774,554
Total liabilities, end of year
$30,934,788
Net assets, end of year
-$10,160,234
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$10,255,234
Net assets with donor restrictions
$95,000
Gross receipts
$1,237,563
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2014
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Craig BjurExecutive Director
Officer
40$124,614$21,744
Stacey Griggs - President as ofJuly, VP until July
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Melissa BrandtVice President as of July
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Chad MarsdenTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Mike Erickson - Board MemberPresident until July
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Rock MesserschmidtBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Darren DunlopBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Joe DeutschBoard Member until July
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Aaron HillBoard Member as of July
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Bob BartletBoard Member as of
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Craig BjurExecutive Director
Officer
40$118,173$28,116
Mike EricksonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Stacey GriggsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Chad MarsdenTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Rock MesserschmidtBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Darren DunlopBoard Member as of July
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Melissa BrandtBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Joe DeutschBoard Member as of July
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Aaron HillBoard Member thru June
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Kali MorkBoard Member thru January
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Jerry RostadBoard Member thru July
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
701 MAIN AVE, FARGO, ND 58103-1806
In care of
% JIM LARSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
701 Main Avenue, Fargo ND 58103
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Craig Bjur, 6100 38th St S Ste A, Fargo, ND 58104
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Brian Arett, 2801 32nd Ave S PO Box 2217, Fargo ND 581082217
Signed the 990
Craig Bjur, Executive Director
Phone
(701) 499-6072
Return prepared by
Eide Bailly LLP

Mission

The purpose of the Foundation is to pursue unique fundraising opportunities and increase private sector support to further the development, growth, and excellence of the Park District in providing modernized facilities and quality recreation services.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • During 2024, Fargo Park District Foundation helped raise funds for the Fargo Park District Sports Complex which will increase the indoor recreational opportunities in Fargo.
    Expenses $12,228,716 · grants $12,106,244

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1248968
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,774,554
Income (IRS master file)
$1,237,563

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
June 28, 2017
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2017

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,237,563$12,400,445$20,774,554XML
990December 2023$2,879,500$8,841,565$28,402,155XML
990December 2022$6,519,492$3,361,143$29,847,517IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Brian Arett
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Brian Arett
December 31, 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 47-1248968).

Questions about FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION is 47-1248968.
Is FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
Are donations to FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FARGO PARK DISTRICT 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 FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION 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 FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION 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 FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Craig Bjur.
Who are the officers and directors of FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,614 (Craig Bjur, Executive Director).
How much revenue does FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,237,563, expenses of $12,400,445 and total assets of $20,774,554 at year end.

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