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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4513034

NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58104

Financials

$6.3M$7.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$6,298,286$7,453,494-$1,155,208$10,658,296$2,317,471$8,340,825
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$6,009,908
Investment income
$235,532
Royalties
$14,218
Net rental income
$1,315
Other revenue
$52,846

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$20,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$229,603
Other salaries and wages
$497,305
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$923,945
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$219,885
Travel
$212,350
Depreciation
$6,039
Program services (functional)
$6,590,614
Management and general (functional)
$862,880

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,183,512
Total assets, end of year
$10,658,296
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,317,471
Net assets, end of year
$8,340,825
Land, buildings and equipment
$66,424
Net assets with donor restrictions
$8,340,825
Gross receipts
$6,301,043
Employees
14
Volunteers
1
Year formed
1985
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STEPHANIE SINNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$102,587$12,346
JAMES JIM THOMPSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$1,890$0
ADAM REDMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$1,418$0
THEODORE BRANDTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$1,215$0
ROB ROSEBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$1,080$0
JEREMIAH UNDEMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$1,080$0
PHILIP NEUBAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$945$0
DALLAS LOFFBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$878$0
JOHN JP LUECKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$878$0
EVAN MONTGOMERYBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$608$0
JENNIFER MEYERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$608$0
AUSTIN LANGLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MILO BRAATENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4852 ROCKING HORSE CIR S, FARGO, ND 58104-6049
In care of
% KIM PARISIEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JIM THOMPSON, 4852 ROCKING HORSE CIRCLE SOUTH, FARGO, ND 58104
Signed the 990
JIM THOMPSON, CHAIR
Phone
(701) 566-9300
Return prepared by
WIDMER ROEL PC

Mission

THE NDSC SERVES AS A QUALIFIED STATE SOYBEAN BOARD UNDER THE FEDERAL SOYBEAN PROMOTION, RESEARCH AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT. ND SOYBEAN FARMERS CONTRIBUTE 1/2 OF 1% OF THE PRICE OF EACH BUSHEL SOLD AT THE FIRST POINT OF SALE TO THE SOYBEAN CHECKOFF. THE NDSC FARMER BOARD OVERSEES THE INVERSTMENT OF 50% OF THOSE DOLLARS TO FUND RESEARCH, MARKET DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NDSC INVESTS CHECKOFF DOLLARS TO FUND RESEARCH FOCUSED ON TWO STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:1. PRODUCTION AND PLANT BREEDING2. NEW USESPRODUCTION & PLANT BREEDING RESEARCH HAS HELPED FARMERS ACHIEVE GREATER EFFICIENCIES, ENHANCING BOTH THE CURRENT AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF ND SOYBEAN FARMERS. NEW USES RESEARCH HAS HELPED TO REALIZE HIGH VOLUME AND HIGH-VALUE DEMAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ND SOYBEANS.
    Expenses $2,726,807
  • THROUGH ITS MARKET DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, NDSC INCREASES SOY USE BY CUSTOMERS BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
    Expenses $2,188,448
  • NDSC PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS OUTREACH AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION THOUGH BOTH INTERNAL INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE EFFORTS HAVE HELPED EQUIP TEACHERS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ON THE IMPACT OF SOYBEAN FARMING AND AGRICULTURE IN GENERAL. ADDITIONALLY, WE ENGAGE WITH STUDENTS, HEALTH & FOOD NUTRITION EXPERTS, AND CONSUMERS TO DRIVE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF SOY.
    Expenses $1,675,359

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
93-4513034
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,658,296
Income (IRS master file)
$6,301,043

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$6,298,286$7,453,494$10,658,296XML

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 93-4513034).

Questions about NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL

What is the EIN of NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL is 93-4513034.
Is NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 2024.
Are donations to NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL 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 NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JIM THOMPSON.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,587 (STEPHANIE SINNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,298,286, expenses of $7,453,494 and total assets of $10,658,296 at year end.

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