HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR GERMANS FROM RUSSIA

EIN: 450460797 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BISMARCK, ND

Total Revenue
$50,158
Total Expenses
$21,296
Total Assets
$664,136
Net Assets
$664,136
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
CAMERON NIKOLAUS
Phone
3607711939
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR GERMANS FROM RUSSIA, founded in 2001, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $50K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $29K, a strong 58% operating margin.

Mission

Functions as a fundraising arm to GRHS by receiving donations and investing those funds to support GRHS. GRHS is a 501(c)(3) organization with the goal of preserving German Russian culture and heritage. See description provided in Part I, Line 1.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $15,500 Revenue: $0

Amounts paid from the GRHS Future Growth fund, dedicated to supporting GRHS. Grants paid directly in cash to supported organization, Germans From Russia Society (GRHS), the grantee. The Heritage...

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Amounts paid from the GRHS Future Growth fund, dedicated to supporting GRHS. Grants paid directly in cash to supported organization, Germans From Russia Society (GRHS), the grantee. The Heritage Foundation for Germans from Russia (HFGR) manages the GRHS Future Growth fund through investments of donations made to HFGR. Other than grants paid, no material expenses incurred or allocated to program.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,900 Revenue: $0

Grants paid out to unrelated grantees of the Joseph Height fund for prizes cash paid for writing awards as determined by GRHS. Awards are for writing contests that relate to the cultural mission of...

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Grants paid out to unrelated grantees of the Joseph Height fund for prizes cash paid for writing awards as determined by GRHS. Awards are for writing contests that relate to the cultural mission of GRHS. HFGR manages the Joseph Height fund through investments of donations made to HFGR. Other than grants paid, no material expenses incurred or allocated to program.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,000 Revenue: $0

Grants paid out to unrelated grantees of the Youth Essay program for prizes cash paid for writing awards as determined by GRHS. Awards are for writing contests that relate to the cultural mission of...

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Grants paid out to unrelated grantees of the Youth Essay program for prizes cash paid for writing awards as determined by GRHS. Awards are for writing contests that relate to the cultural mission of GRHS. The prizes are paid out of the Gwen Pritzkau fund, which is managed by HFGR through investments of donations made to HFGR. Other than grants paid, no material expenses incurred or allocated to program.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $38,284
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $11,874
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $50,158

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,400
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $18,400
Other Expenses $2,896
TOTAL EXPENSES $21,296

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $50,158 $58,544 -0.1%
Expenses $21,296 $19,412 +0.1%
Net Income $28,862 $39,132 -0.3%
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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
10
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
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
0
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Cameron Nicklaus President 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Geiger Vice President 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randy Heinz Secretary 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert W Schauer Treausurer 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Curtis Mertz Ex Officio 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Herzog Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Baer Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Weisser Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Eberle Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Feist Director 0.25
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 $50,158 $21,296 $664,136 $28,862
2024 $58,544 $19,412 $582,053 $39,132
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