The Great North Pole

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

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

The Great North Pole's mission is to work with local non-profits and community partnerships to help children and families in need in the counties of Cass & Clay. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the joy of Christmas and the holiday season.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,261,561

In 2024 The Great North Pole offered Helpful Holiday Boxes to 856 families living in Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN.The Great North Pole provides information on their program to local schools...

In 2024 The Great North Pole offered Helpful Holiday Boxes to 856 families living in Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN.The Great North Pole provides information on their program to local schools and other non-profits within their area. For example, children that are part of the free or reduced meal program would be provided information on the program. There is then an application process to "opt-in" to the receipt of the Helpful Holiday Boxes.By creating invaluable local and national corporate relationships and strong community partnerships the Great North Pole multiplies many times over the original monetary donations made and turning those funds into retail goods. By stretching every dollar further, it allows us to help more families in need and provide not only basic needs to our community members, but also winter wear and gifts to the children of these families.

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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 (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

Independent Members

Employees

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

$72,996

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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