The Great North Pole

EIN: 821969429 501(c)(3) Human Services

West Fargo, ND

Total Revenue
$1,330,577
Total Expenses
$1,353,853
Total Assets
$442,203
Net Assets
$440,252
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
Shannon Thornton
Phone
7014122366
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Great North Pole, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To help families in need by providing basic needs and gifts during the Christmas season.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,388,731
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-58,154
TOTAL REVENUE $1,330,577

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,184,697
Salaries & Benefits $80,169
Fundraising Expenses $39,113
Program Expenses $1,261,561
Other Expenses $88,987
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,353,853

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,330,577 $1,106,987 +0.2%
Expenses $1,353,853 $1,098,897 +0.2%
Net Income $-23,276 $8,090 -3.9%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
1
Volunteers
2000

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
$72,996
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Nicholas Killoran Past President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Thurs President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lora Stebleton Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Killoran Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Johnson Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Lammers Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brandon Raboin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kayce Halley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Thurs Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Thorsrud Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Martodam Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tiffany Scheel Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tricia Barse Director (until July 2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elisha Beck Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jenna Wilm Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Elsner Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shannon Thornton Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$72,996 $0 $72,996
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
2024 $1,330,577 $1,353,853 $442,203 $-23,276
2023 $1,106,987 $1,098,897 $470,003 $8,090
2022 $1,052,052 $839,105 $467,213 $212,947
2021 $1,262,419 $1,143,400 $278,721 $119,019
2020 $319,315 $337,011 $111,265 $-17,696
2019 $1,563,756 $1,658,675 $152,097 $-94,919
2018 $1,981,923 $1,990,058 $223,880 $-8,135
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