ENHANCING AND STRENGTHENING NORTH DAKOTA NONPROFITS

EIN: 475449750 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

SOURIS, ND

Total Revenue
$1,655,649
Total Expenses
$1,626,199
Total Assets
$762,977
Net Assets
$756,879
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
MEGAN LAUDENSCHLAGER
Phone
7013030840
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ENHANCING AND STRENGTHENING NORTH DAKOTA NONPROFITS, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

STRENGTHEN ND'S MISSION FOCUSES ON BUILDING NONPROFIT AND RURAL COMMUNITY CAPACITY, ADVANCING REGIONAL ISSUES, AND FACILITATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT AND ACCELERATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT RURAL ND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Revenue: $400,000

NONPROFIT AND RURAL COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING: STRENGTHEN ND'S CAPACITY BUILDING APPROACH IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THREE LAYERS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING A FORMAL CERTIFICATE...

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NONPROFIT AND RURAL COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING: STRENGTHEN ND'S CAPACITY BUILDING APPROACH IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THREE LAYERS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING A FORMAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM, SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE ORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS. STRENGTHEN ND'S NONPROFIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS A SIX-SESSION ENDEAVOR THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION ON THE FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS OF NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION, WHICH IS NOW IN ITS SIXTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION. INFORMAL WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS ARE PROVIDED ON TOPICS THAT SUPPLEMENT OR ELEVATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVING EFFORTS. ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS BASED ON THEIR NEEDS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY PLANNING, FUNDRAISING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, SUCCESSION PLANNING, AND GRANT WRITING. FINALLY, STRENGTHEN ND ADMINISTERS THREE DEMOGRAPHIC SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, NATIVE ENTREPRENEUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND A COMMUNITY-CENTERED AMERICORPS PROGRAM.

Program 2
Revenue: $55,977

ADVANCING REGIONAL ISSUES: STRENGTHEN ND'S WORK TO ADVANCE REGIONAL ISSUES HAS SHOWN UP IN SEVERAL WAYS, MOST NOTABLY THROUGH THE WORK OF ORGANIZING COMMUNITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS AROUND A NEED AND...

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ADVANCING REGIONAL ISSUES: STRENGTHEN ND'S WORK TO ADVANCE REGIONAL ISSUES HAS SHOWN UP IN SEVERAL WAYS, MOST NOTABLY THROUGH THE WORK OF ORGANIZING COMMUNITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS AROUND A NEED AND SERVING AS AN ADVOCATE FOR VERY RURAL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF THIS WORK INCLUDE EFFORTS AROUND NARRATIVE CHANGE AND STORYTELLING AND ADMINISTERING NORTH DAKOTA CHANGE NETWORK, WHICH IS A YEAR-LONG COHORT PROGRAM IN SYSTEMS CHANGE AND LEADERSHIP.

Program 3
Revenue: $35,000

FACILITATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS: FACILITATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS IS STRENGTHEN ND'S MOST DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF WORK, SHOWING UP IN A MYRIAD OF WAYS, INCLUDING SERVING AS AN INTERMEDIARY SUPPORT FOR...

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FACILITATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS: FACILITATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS IS STRENGTHEN ND'S MOST DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF WORK, SHOWING UP IN A MYRIAD OF WAYS, INCLUDING SERVING AS AN INTERMEDIARY SUPPORT FOR FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND FAMILY TRUSTS; WORKING WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES, MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND STATE DEPARTMENTS TO EXECUTE EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIVE PLANNING PROCESSES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN COMMUNITIES; AND DEVELOPING AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES, LIKE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND A RURAL INCUBATOR FARM.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,132,954
Program Service Revenue $490,977
Investment Income $77
Other Revenue $31,641
TOTAL REVENUE $1,655,649

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,051,486
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,626,199
Other Expenses $574,713
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,626,199

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,655,649 $1,653,942 +0.0%
Expenses $1,626,199 $1,413,947 +0.2%
Net Income $29,450 $239,995 -0.9%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
109
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
7
$124,913
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEGAN LAUDENSCHLAGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$124,913 $0 $124,913
KEITH KNUDSON BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA SMESTAD VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SELINE LAFONTAINE SECRETARY/TREASURER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH ROGERS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM PATRIE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY MCLAIN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Officer
$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 $1,655,649 $1,626,199 $762,977 $29,450
2024 $1,653,942 $1,413,947 $999,873 $239,995
2023 $976,659 $885,078 $935,398 $91,581
2022 $714,489 $570,533 $492,710 $143,956
2021 $333,519 $382,529 $347,813 $-49,010
2020 $416,630 $226,330 $321,414 $190,300
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