NORTH HOUSE FOLK SCHOOL

EIN: 411878887 501(c)(3) Education

GRAND MARAIS, MN

Total Revenue
$3,604,563
Total Expenses
$3,113,150
Total Assets
$10,082,550
Net Assets
$8,443,009
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
MIKE PROM
Phone
2183879762
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NORTH HOUSE FOLK SCHOOL, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $3.1M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

TO ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY BY TEACHING TRADITIONAL NORTHERN CRAFTS IN A STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES THE HANDS, HEART AND MIND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,826,972 Revenue: $1,749,073

CENTRAL TO NORTH HOUSE EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS TO "ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE TEACHING OF TRADITIONAL NORTHERN CRAFTS" ARE ITS YEAR-ROUND OFFERINGS OF COURSES. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, OVER...

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CENTRAL TO NORTH HOUSE EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS TO "ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE TEACHING OF TRADITIONAL NORTHERN CRAFTS" ARE ITS YEAR-ROUND OFFERINGS OF COURSES. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, OVER 400 CLASSES FEATURING THE LEADERSHIP OF 160+ REGIONAL ARTISANS BRING ALIVE THE STORIES AND SKILLS CONNNECTED TO TRADITIONS RANGING FROM MOOSE-HIDE MUKLUK MAKING TO TIMBER FRAME SAUNA BUILDING, INTRO TO BLACKSMITHING TO CEDAR-STRIP CANOE BUILDING, GREEN-WOOD BOWN CARVING TO WOOD-FIRED BREAD BAKING. CLASSES RANGE IN LENGTH FROM 4 HOURS TO TEN DAYS, WITH SMALL GROUPS OF STUDENTS LEARNING IN COLLABORATION WITH A HIGHLY SKILLED ARTISAN INSTRUCTOR.

Program 2
Expenses: $163,883 Revenue: $172,025

BUILDING COMMUNITY IS ALSO CENTRAL TO NORTH HOUSE'S YEAR-ROUND EFFORTS INCLUE THREE KEY SEASONAL COMMUNITY EVENTS (WOODEN BOAT SHOW IN JUNE, UNPLUGGED & THE FOLK ARTISAN MARKETPLACE IN SEPTEMBER...

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BUILDING COMMUNITY IS ALSO CENTRAL TO NORTH HOUSE'S YEAR-ROUND EFFORTS INCLUE THREE KEY SEASONAL COMMUNITY EVENTS (WOODEN BOAT SHOW IN JUNE, UNPLUGGED & THE FOLK ARTISAN MARKETPLACE IN SEPTEMBER, WINTERER'S GATHERING & ARTIC FILM FESTIVAL IN NOVEMBER), FREQUENT PUBLIC SPEAKERS AT KEY EVENTS AND ALIGNED WITH KEY THEMATIC PROGRAM WEEKS, MINI-WORKSHOPS FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS TO CAMPUS, AND AN INSTRUCTOR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM. AS A PUBLIC SERVICE, THESE EFFORTS ARE LARGELY OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE OR AT REDUCED RATES AS PART OF STRENGTHENING NORTH HOUSE'S CONNECTION TO ITS LOCAL COMMUNITY, THESE COMMUNITY EFFORTS ENGAGE 10,000+ INDIVIDUALS IN A TYPICAL YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $295,583

NORTH HOUSE IS FORTUNATE TO WORK WITH A KEY FUNDING PARTNER AS PART OF ITS COMMUNTIY OF CRAFT INITIATIVE WHICH ACTIVELY OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TRADITIONAL CRAFT...

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NORTH HOUSE IS FORTUNATE TO WORK WITH A KEY FUNDING PARTNER AS PART OF ITS COMMUNTIY OF CRAFT INITIATIVE WHICH ACTIVELY OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TRADITIONAL CRAFT ARTISANS WHO TEACH OR COLLABORATE WITH THE SCHOOL. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE: AN ANNUAL INSTRUCTOR RETREAT FEATURING COURSES, SEMINARS, PEER ENGAGEMENT AND PLANNING SESSIONS; A TEN-MONTH TRADITIONAL CRAFT PROGRAM INTERNSHIP DESIGNED TO ENGAGE POST- COLLEGE PARTICIPANTS INTERESTED IN EDUCATION AND NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION; A TWO-YEAR ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO ADVANCE THE POTENTIAL OF EMERGING ARTISANS; AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF LEADERSHIP FOR BOTH OUR YEAR-ROUND CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTOR PARTNERSHIPS. NORTH HOUSE WORKS ANNUALLY WITH 200+ ARTISANS AT ALL LEVELS OF DEVELOPMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,005,943
Program Service Revenue $1,168,870
Investment Income $65,961
Other Revenue $363,789
TOTAL REVENUE $3,604,563

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,029,291
Fundraising Expenses $242,540
Program Expenses $2,286,438
Other Expenses $2,083,859
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,113,150

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,604,563 $3,723,002 0.0%
Expenses $3,113,150 $2,692,097 +0.2%
Net Income $491,413 $1,030,905 -0.5%
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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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
22
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$105,706
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE PROM PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE ALEXANDER VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG KOSCHINSKA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL OSWALD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JARROD DAHL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DESCHAMPE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARI FUAD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE GISLASON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HUBBARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REID LINDQUIST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDI LYDERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTON MOODY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA PHILLIPS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SCHOENHERR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN SKEELS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIR STODDARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARI WENGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL WINTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG WRIGHT EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$105,706 $0 $105,706
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 $3,604,563 $3,113,150 $10,082,550 $491,413
2024 $3,723,002 $2,692,097 $9,452,642 $1,030,905
2023 $4,355,039 $2,452,401 $8,243,237 $1,902,638
2022 $2,952,504 $2,235,472 $6,282,572 $717,032
2021 $2,869,523 $1,858,011 $5,818,844 $1,011,512
2020 $1,897,141 $1,471,428 $4,774,502 $425,713
2019 $2,035,206 $1,990,115 $4,172,807 $45,091
2018 $2,302,018 $1,686,536 $4,159,406 $615,482
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