Nonprofit · EIN 81-5479845
CHAMBER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $869,698 | $960,957 | -$91,259 | $824,907 | $535,589 | $289,318 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,732,941 | $2,909,129 | -$176,188 | $1,405,410 | $1,024,833 | $380,577 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,437,511 | $1,187,714 | $249,797 | $639,163 | $82,398 | $556,765 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $868,948
- of which government grants
- $824,648
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $454
- Other revenue
- $296
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $123,402
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,027
- Travel
- $2,492
- Program services (functional)
- $798,427
- Management and general (functional)
- $162,530
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,405,410
- Total assets, end of year
- $824,907
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $535,589
- Net assets, end of year
- $289,318
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $289,318
- Gross receipts
- $869,698
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON FULL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $327,238 | $23,719 |
| JENNA MUELLER | FORMER OFFICER Former | 5 | $0 | $138,623 | $9,676 |
| KATHERINE GRINDBERG | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $130,326 | $14,596 |
| NICOLE MELAND | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $106,494 | $13,346 |
| JANE VANGSNESS FRISCH | VP OF WORKFORCE Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $107,886 | $9,372 |
| TAMI NORGARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD FLANAGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY LAWRENCE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MATTHYS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI HUBER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON FULL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $317,266 | $13,726 |
| JENNA MUELLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $155,585 | $23,155 |
| TAMI NORGARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD FLANAGAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY LAWRENCE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI HUBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MELAND | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON FULL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $293,651 | $22,886 |
| JIM PARSONS | EXECUTIVE VP (LEFT 10/2022) Officer | 5 | $0 | $154,811 | $20,705 |
| PETER STENJHEM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMI NORGARD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD FLANAGAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MELAND | VICE PRESIDENT (STARED 7/2023) Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3312 42ND ST, FARGO, ND 58104-7084
- In care of
- % JIM PARSONS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- PO Box 2443, Fargo ND 58108
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NICOLE MELAND, 3312 42ND ST, FARGO, ND 58104
- Signed the 990
- NICOLE MELAND, VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (701) 365-3440
- Return prepared by
- BRADY MARTZ & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION IS A CATALYST FOR STRENGTHENING THE REGIONAL WORKFORCE ECOSYSTEM. WE ACTIVATE COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENGAGE IN INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SOLVING THE REGION'S PRESSING ISSUES. OUR FOCUS LIES IN ACCLIMATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND RETENTION.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION'S IGNITE INITIATIVE IS OUR REGION'S DRIVING FORCE IN BUILDING A RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE. ATTRACTING EXCEPTIONAL TALENT, FOSTERING SEAMLESS ACCLIMATION, NURTURING CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT AND ENSURING STEADFAST RETENTION ARE THE PILLARS THAT LEAD TO WORKFORCE GROWTH AND PROSPERITY. OUR WORKFORCE APPROACH INVOLVES COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP WHILE WORKING ON VARIOUS CRITICAL INITIATIVES WITH A DIVERSE SET OF ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES. THE IGNITE INITIATIVE HAS A VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS IMPORTANT WORKFORCE CHALLENGES, PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY'S WELL-BEING.THE COMMUNITY CONCIERGE PROGRAM FOSTERS STRONGER CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES OF FARGO, MOORHEAD AND WEST FARGO. THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK THAT TRANSCENDS GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES, ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE EXPERIENCES, BUILD MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS, AND CULTIVATE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS THAT LAST A LIFETIME. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES INVALUABLE SUPPORT TO EMPLOYERS DURING THEIR RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS. IGNITEFMWF IS AN ONLINE PLATFORM THAT INTEGRATES JOB RECRUITMENT, SKILL BUILDING AND CAREER NAVIGATION INTO ONE COLLABORATIVE RESOURCE. IT AIMS TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES FOR CAREER GROWTH AND SUCCESS. THE PLATFORM OFFERS PERSONALIZED LEARNING PATHWAYS, ENABLING USERS TO EXPLORE NEW CAREERS AND IMPROVE THEIR SKILL SET.Expenses $798,427 · grants $123,402
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5479845
- 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)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $824,907
- Income (IRS master file)
- $869,698
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $869,698 | $960,957 | $824,907 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $2,732,941 | $2,909,129 | $1,405,410 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,437,511 | $1,187,714 | $639,163 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $540,166 | $458,276 | $306,868 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 | August 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Craig Whitney | August 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 81-5479845).
Questions about CHAMBER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMBER FOUNDATION is 81-5479845.
- Is CHAMBER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to CHAMBER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAMBER 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 CHAMBER 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 CHAMBER 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 CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NICOLE MELAND.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHAMBER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $869,698, expenses of $960,957 and total assets of $824,907 at year end.
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