STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION

EIN: 237305181 501(c)(3)

BISMARCK, ND

Total Revenue
$6,383,896
Total Expenses
$695,958
Total Assets
$8,256,058
Net Assets
$8,176,399
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
DALE LENNON
Phone
7012221966
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 1212% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5.7M, a strong 89% operating margin.

Mission

THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SECURE PRIVATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA IN IDENTIFYING, PRESERVING, INTERPRETING, AND PROMOTING NORTH DAKOTA HISTORY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $245,006

SUPPORT FOR ND STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES.

Program 2

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: GENERATE NEW MEMBERS AND RENEWAL OF CURRENT MEMBERS. EVENTS TO SUPPORT SOCIETY ACTIVITIES. COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATEWIDE HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS...

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: GENERATE NEW MEMBERS AND RENEWAL OF CURRENT MEMBERS. EVENTS TO SUPPORT SOCIETY ACTIVITIES. COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATEWIDE HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER PARTNERS TO ENHANCE HISTORICAL RESOURCES OF STATE. SERVING OVER 2,000 MEMBERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,986

SUPPORT FOR THE RESTORATION ACTIVITIES AT THE STUTSMAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE. - THE STUTSMAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BUILT IN 1883, IS NORTH DAKOTA'S OLDEST SURVIVING COURTHOUSE AND IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL...

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SUPPORT FOR THE RESTORATION ACTIVITIES AT THE STUTSMAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE. - THE STUTSMAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BUILT IN 1883, IS NORTH DAKOTA'S OLDEST SURVIVING COURTHOUSE AND IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. IT IS SIGNIFICANT FOR ITS ARCHITECTURAL STYLE ONE OF ONLY TWO COUNTY COURTHOUSES IN THE STATE IN THE GOTHIC REVIVAL STYLE, AND FOR ITS PRESSED METAL INTERIOR, WHICH COATS THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE BUILDING. THE COURTHOUSE HAS THE MOST COMPLETE COLLECTION OF PRESSED TIN IN NORTH DAKOTA AND PERHAPS, THE MIDWEST. IT IS THE ONLY REMAINING NORTH DAKOTA BUILDING DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ACTIVITIES OF THE 1880S STATEHOOD MOVEMENT. DELEGATES TO THE STATE'S CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION WERE ELECTED HERE AND MEETINGS WERE HELD IN 1885 TO DISCUSS THE DIVISION OF DAKOTA TERRITORY. THE STUTSMAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE TRULY IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF STATEHOOD. RESTORATION EFFORTS HAVE BEEN CONTINUOUS SINCE THE 1990S. IN RECENT YEARS, THE COURTHOUSE HAS SEEN TREMENDOUS PROGRESS ON THE INTERIOR RESTORATION.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,151,651
Program Service Revenue $94,928
Investment Income $125,243
Other Revenue $12,074
TOTAL REVENUE $6,383,896

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $333,737
Fundraising Expenses $7,022
Program Expenses $287,805
Other Expenses $362,221
TOTAL EXPENSES $695,958

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,383,896 $486,543 +12.1%
Expenses $695,958 $407,813 +0.7%
Net Income $5,687,938 $78,730 +71.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
2
Volunteers
23

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
6
$173,457
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DALE LENNON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$124,767 $48,690 $173,457
BRUCE DOLEZAL PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TWYLA BAKER VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRELL DORGAN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN MURTHA TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL OLSON PAST PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JON MCMILLAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARMEN HANSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS HILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON ERICKSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKI BERG BURIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN MURPHY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 $6,383,896 $695,958 $8,256,058 $5,687,938
2024 $486,543 $407,813 $2,347,814 $78,730
2023 $328,142 $540,371 $2,166,970 $-212,229
2022 $1,393,018 $482,874 $2,367,875 $910,144
2021 $437,224 $376,954 $1,648,696 $60,270
2020 $834,739 $604,440 $1,551,956 $230,299
2019 $294,135 $484,650 $1,287,991 $-190,515
2018 $745,049 $1,102,443 $1,530,924 $-357,394
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