Nonprofit · EIN 47-3990913
LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $133,620 | $126,838 | $6,782 | $56,209 | $58 | $56,151 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $127,336
- Investment income
- $1,694
- Other revenue
- $4,590
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $126,838
- Program services (functional)
- $125,461
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,444
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,209
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58
- Net assets, end of year
- $56,151
- Cash, savings and investments
- $55,819
- Gross receipts
- $133,620
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC MCLENNAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| CARROLL DEWING | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| JONATHAN FORTNER | DIRECTOR / LEC PRESIDENT & CEO | 0.5 | $0 |
| TODD BRICKHOUSE | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| WADE MANN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2277, BISMARCK, ND 58502-2277
- In care of
- % MARIE S HOERNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO BOX 2277, BISMARCK ND 58502
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- RACHELLE ANDERSON, PO BOX 2277, BISMARCK ND 58502
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JONATHAN FORTNER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (701) 258-7117
- Return prepared by
- BRADY MARTZ PLLC
Mission
RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST WHO ARE SERVED BY COAL-BASED ELECTRICITY.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE SERVED BY COAL-BASED ELECTRICITY.Expenses $1,125
- PROVIDE FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH EDUCATE ABOUT THE COAL INDUSTRY, PROCESSES AND ECONOMIC IMPACT.
- LRC TECHNICAL ADVISOR - THE FOUNDATION REIMBURSED THE LEC FOR ITS EXPENSES FOR AN LRC TECHNICAL ADVISOR. THE LRC TECHNICAL ADVISOR ROLE PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND REVIEWS FOR LRC GRANT PROPOSALS AND REPORTS. THE ROLE ENSURES THAT ALL PROPOSALS MEET THE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM AND APPROVES PAYMENT OF INVOICES BASED ON TRACKING TECHNICAL PROGRESS DURING THE PROJECTS. THE TECHNICAL ADVISOR ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE NORTH DAKOTA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION UPON REQUEST.Expenses $124,336
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-3990913
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,209
- Income (IRS master file)
- $133,620
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: RACHELLE ANDERSON | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $133,620 | $126,838 | $56,209 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: RACHELLE ANDERSON | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JASON BOHRER | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Rachelle Anderson | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: JASON BOHRER | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: JASON BOHRER | 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 47-3990913).
Questions about LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION is 47-3990913.
- Is LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION 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 LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2025 names RACHELLE ANDERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIGNITE ENERGY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $133,620, expenses of $126,838 and total assets of $56,209 at year end.
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