Nonprofit · EIN 82-1969429
GREAT NORTH POLE
Tax-exempt · WEST FARGO, ND 58078
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,330,577 | $1,353,853 | -$23,276 | $442,203 | $1,951 | $440,252 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,106,987 | $1,098,897 | $8,090 | $470,003 | $9,841 | $460,162 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $1,052,052 | $839,105 | $212,947 | $467,213 | $15,495 | $451,718 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,388,731
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$58,154
- Other revenue
- -$58,154
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,184,697
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $72,996
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $80,169
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,181
- Occupancy
- $17,163
- Program services (functional)
- $1,261,561
- Management and general (functional)
- $53,179
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,113
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $470,003
- Total assets, end of year
- $442,203
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,951
- Net assets, end of year
- $440,252
- Gross receipts
- $1,549,221
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 2,000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Thornton | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $72,996 |
| Nicholas Killoran | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Thurs | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lora Stebleton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Killoran | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Lammers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Raboin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kayce Halley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Thurs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Thorsrud | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Martodam | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Scheel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tricia Barse | Director (until July 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elisha Beck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Wilm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sean Elsner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Thornton | Executive Director (Since March) Officer | 40 | $58,330 |
| Jill Halvorson | Executive Director (Through February) Officer | 40 | $11,701 |
| Nicholas Killoran | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Thurs | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lora Stebleton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Killoran | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Lammers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Raboin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christina Snider | Director (Through July) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kayce Halley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Thurs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Thorsrud | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Martodam | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Scheel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tricia Barse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Dragosavich | Director (Through April) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Halvorson | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $66,305 |
| Nicholas Killoran | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Killoran | Vice President/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Thiel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christina Snider | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kayce Halley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tricia Barse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Raboin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Martodam | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bethany Berkley | Director (rotated off in 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Thurs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dick Thurs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Dragosavich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Lammers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lora Stebleton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3220 4TH ST E SUITE 204, WEST FARGO, ND 58078-3081
- In care of
- % NICK KILLORAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Shannon Thornton, 3220 4th St E 201, West Fargo, ND 58078
- Signed the 990
- Shannon Thornton, Executive Director
- Phone
- (701) 412-2366
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
The Great North Pole's mission is to work with local non-profits and community partnerships to help children and families in need in the counties of Cass & Clay. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the joy of Christmas and the holiday season.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024 The Great North Pole offered Helpful Holiday Boxes to 856 families living in Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN.The Great North Pole provides information on their program to local schools and other non-profits within their area. For example, children that are part of the free or reduced meal program would be provided information on the program. There is then an application process to "opt-in" to the receipt of the Helpful Holiday Boxes.By creating invaluable local and national corporate relationships and strong community partnerships the Great North Pole multiplies many times over the original monetary donations made and turning those funds into retail goods. By stretching every dollar further, it allows us to help more families in need and provide not only basic needs to our community members, but also winter wear and gifts to the children of these families.Expenses $1,261,561 · grants $1,184,697
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
- 82-1969429
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P58)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $442,203
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,549,221
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,106,987 | $1,098,897 | $470,003 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,052,052 | $839,105 | $467,213 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about GREAT NORTH POLE
- What is the EIN of GREAT NORTH POLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT NORTH POLE is 82-1969429.
- Is GREAT NORTH POLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to GREAT NORTH POLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT NORTH POLE 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 GREAT NORTH POLE 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 GREAT NORTH POLE 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 GREAT NORTH POLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Shannon Thornton.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT NORTH POLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,996 (Shannon Thornton, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does GREAT NORTH POLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,330,577, expenses of $1,353,853 and total assets of $442,203 at year end.
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