FARMERS EDUCATIONAL & COOPERATIVE UNION GROUP RETURN

EIN: 237024830

JAMESTOWN, ND

Total Revenue
$487,132
Total Expenses
$443,706
Total Assets
$2,096,500
Net Assets
$2,096,500
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1927
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
MARK WATNE
Phone
7012522340
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

FARMERS EDUCATIONAL & COOPERATIVE UNION GROUP RETURN, founded in 1927, is a small nonprofit that reported $487K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $444K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS ARE GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATION, LEGISLATION AND EDUCATION. THE COUNTIES ARE COMMITTED TO THE PROSPERITY OF FAMILY FARMS, RANCHES, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE SPONSORING OF VARIOUS SEMINARS AND YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL CAMP PROGRAMS.

Program 2

COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS: THE COUNTIES PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THEIR LOCAL COOPERATIVES TO INCREASE THE FINANCIAL BARGAINING OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL PEOPLE.

Program 3

LEGISLATION: THEY WORK WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO VOICE THEIR OPINIONS OF RURAL PEOPLE ON AGRICULTURAL ISSUES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $139,423
Program Service Revenue $326,387
Investment Income $21,322
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $487,132

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $54,017
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $254,825
TOTAL EXPENSES $443,706

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $487,132 $533,533 -0.1%
Expenses $443,706 $404,433 +0.1%
Net Income $43,426 $129,100 -0.7%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
N/A
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5120

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK WATNE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT KUYLEN VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE SICKLER TREASURER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WESLEY NIEDERMAN JR SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER STAFSLIEN DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT FINKEN DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE ZIESCH DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON IVERSON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN VIG DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $487,132 $443,706 $2,096,500 $43,426
2023 $533,533 $404,433 $2,053,074 $129,100
2022 $437,087 $362,821 $1,923,423 $74,266
2021 $448,026 $314,659 $1,848,057 $133,367
2020 $389,022 $285,244 $1,628,569 $103,778
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