BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KEVIN KLIPFEL

Phone

7012226455

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BISMARCK RECREATION COUNCIL, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $809K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $523K, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

TO STIMULATE AND INTEREST THE CITIZENS OF BISMARCK IN THE EXPANSION AND UPGRADING OF PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC ARENAS, AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY MUNICIPAL AND OTHER PUBLIC AUTHORITIES; TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTHS FROM BISMARCK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $277,071

SUPPORT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH RENOVATION OF MUNICIPAL BALL PARK FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES, EXPANDING COTTONWOOD COMPLEX FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, AND EXPANDING ICE ARENA FOR YOUTH AND ADULT...

SUPPORT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH RENOVATION OF MUNICIPAL BALL PARK FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES, EXPANDING COTTONWOOD COMPLEX FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, AND EXPANDING ICE ARENA FOR YOUTH AND ADULT ACTIVITIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $733,465

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $65,591

Other Revenue $9,984

TOTAL REVENUE $809,040

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $277,071

Other Expenses $286,135

TOTAL EXPENSES $286,135

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$809,040	$1,059,664	-0.2%
Expenses	$286,135	$1,256,219	-0.8%
Net Income	$522,905	$-196,555	-3.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LYNN BEISWANGER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY BINA	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN KLIPFEL	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA SCHAAR JAHNER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH ULMER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE CHUPPE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HUNT BOUSTEAD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK ZIMMERMAN	DIRECTOR	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	$809,040	$286,135	$2,140,893	$522,905
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,009,490	$391,007	$1,760,009	$618,483
2022	$846,091	$489,673	$1,133,118	$356,418
2021	$351,609	$60,326	$788,841	$291,283
2021	$673,017	$626,729	$500,272	$46,288
2020	$695,237	$1,119,129	$450,079	$-423,892
2019	$1,012,882	$838,473	$873,970	$174,409