Nonprofit · EIN 81-2749544
WF EVENTS LLC
Tax-exempt · WEST FARGO, ND 58078
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,529,590 | $2,368,548 | $161,042 | $1,234,344 | $465,108 | $769,236 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,261,883 | $2,287,083 | -$25,200 | $1,015,192 | $407,173 | $608,019 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $408,156
- Program service revenue
- $1,122,272
- Investment income
- $21,216
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,796
- Net income from gaming
- $850,999
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $126,947
- Other revenue
- $977,946
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $24,613
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $213,608
- Other salaries and wages
- $766,433
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,142,961
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $544
- Accounting fees
- $31,036
- Occupancy
- $107,040
- Travel
- $642
- Depreciation
- $26,483
- Program services (functional)
- $2,136,087
- Management and general (functional)
- $232,461
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,015,192
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,234,344
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $465,108
- Net assets, end of year
- $769,236
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $193,414
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $562,736
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $206,500
- Gross unrelated business income
- $7,388
- Gross receipts
- $27,573,209
- Employees
- 187
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Amundson | Executive Director/Secretary Officer | 40 | $182,358 | $31,250 |
| Mark Simmons | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Schaeffer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Berning | Treasurer (Until 5/16/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie Sheeley-Member At-Large | (Until 10/15)/Treasurer(Beg 10/16/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Bernie Dardis | City Commission Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Jonas | School Board Member Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Lauritsen-Park | Board Member (Until 6/30/24) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Gellner-Park Board | Member/Member At-Large Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Hanson | Member At-Large Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Heise | Park Board Member (Until 7/1/24) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Amundson | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $143,855 | $35,177 |
| Mark Simmons | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Schaeffer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Berning | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Bernie Dardis | Mayor Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Jonas | School Board Member Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Lauritsen | Park Board Member Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Gellner | Park Board Member Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Hanson | Member At-Large Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie Sheeley | Member At-Large Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 320 32ND AVE W 230, WEST FARGO, ND 58078-8372
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 400 10TH ST SE, MINOT ND 58701
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Mike Amundson, 320 32nd Ave W Suite 230, West Fargo, ND 580788372
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- TODD BERNING, 400 10TH ST SE, MINOT ND 58701
- Signed the 990
- Mike Amundson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (701) 532-1793
- Website
- westfargoevents.com
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
Provision of services to the City of West Fargo, North Dakota, its school district and park district to promote the quality of life and events for its citizens and children.
Program accomplishments
- The organization promotes and assists in the management of the West Fargo Sports Arena. WFE rents out facility space to teams and groups within the West Fargo and surrounding communities on behalf of our school district.Expenses $387,043 · revenue $372,950
- Stage West is a community theatre project began by West Fargo Events in summer 2021. We give local artists an opportunity to perform, and our community has a chance to engage in entertainment and hands on activity surrounding the arts and culture scene. These events take place at locations all over our community.Expenses $361,792 · revenue $111,031
- The organization creates, organizes, promotes, and implements public events for all ages in the surrounding communities of West Fargo. The organization utilizes 2 different City owned plazas. Examples of events include Cruise Night, Summer Concert Series, Movie Nights, Treat Street (Halloween event) and our annual community celebration WestFest. In 2024, the organization hosted 244 events.Expenses $1,237,708 · grants $24,613 · revenue $615,766
- The organization assists in management and upkeep and also subsidizes the Plaza 32 Parking Garage near the Sheyenne 32 Plaza, to provide parking for community events that are organized, and promoted by West Fargo Events.Expenses $149,544 · revenue $142,084
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 | Not 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
- 81-2749544
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,234,344
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,573,209
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,529,590 | $2,368,548 | $1,234,344 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,261,883 | $2,287,083 | $1,015,192 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,879,872 | $1,642,813 | $917,532 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: TODD BERNING | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 81-2749544).
Questions about WF EVENTS LLC
- What is the EIN of WF EVENTS LLC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WF EVENTS LLC is 81-2749544.
- Is WF EVENTS LLC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to WF EVENTS LLC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WF EVENTS LLC 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 WF EVENTS LLC 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 WF EVENTS LLC 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 WF EVENTS LLC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Mike Amundson.
- Who are the officers and directors of WF EVENTS LLC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $182,358 (Mike Amundson, Executive Director/Secretary).
- How much revenue does WF EVENTS LLC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,529,590, expenses of $2,368,548 and total assets of $1,234,344 at year end.
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