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Platte Institute For Economic Research Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Social Science Research Institutes, Services / Economics (as a social science) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.17M (2023)

Expenses
$1.16M (2023)

Total Assets
$566k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$229k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,170,973
Expenses
$1,158,664
Net Income
$12,309
Net Assets
$336,551
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,170,740
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $315
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$82
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $258,437
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $449,852
38.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $565,560
Total Liabilities $229,009
Net Assets $336,551
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $214,594 $0 $43,843
Blake Hoogeveen (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Lori Scott (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Arganbright (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liisa Stark (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jon Abegglen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dudley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Geist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Henry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Hirschbrunner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Jenkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gail Werner Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,157,944
Expenses
$1,152,918
Net Income
$5,026
Net Assets
$324,242
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,157,944
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $225,208
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $512,211
44.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $547,175
Total Liabilities $222,933
Net Assets $324,242
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $202,721 $0 $22,487
Jim Smith (Chief Strategy Officer) $110,000 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Blake Hoogeveen (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jo Ellen Stock (Treasurer And Secretary (Thru 11/22)) $0 $0 $0
Owen Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gail Werner Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Jenkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Young (Director (Thru 7/22)) $0 $0 $0
Jon Abegglen (Director (Thru 08/22)) $0 $0 $0
Lori Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Hirschbrunner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Arganbright (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Geist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liisa Stark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dudley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Henry (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,085,482
Expenses
$1,025,633
Net Income
$59,849
Net Assets
$328,633
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,085,482
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $206,673
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $470,933
45.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $405,534
Total Liabilities $76,901
Net Assets $328,633
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $185,092 $0 $21,581
Owen Palm (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gail Werner Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dudley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Jenkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Greisch (Director (Thru 2/2021)) $0 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
Blake Hoogeveen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Abegglen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Ellen Stock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Hirschbrunner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Arganbright (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$853,538
Expenses
$837,731
Net Income
$15,807
Net Assets
$268,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $853,538
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $178,128
21.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $396,102
47.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $334,438
Total Liabilities $65,654
Net Assets $268,784
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $161,222 $0 $16,906
Owen Palm (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dudley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Jenkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Greisch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gail Werner Robertson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
Blake Hoogeveen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Abegglen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,008,189
Expenses
$993,114
Net Income
$15,075
Net Assets
$252,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,000,501
99.2%
Program Services $880
0.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,808
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $291,315
29.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $364,108
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $336,754
Total Liabilities $83,777
Net Assets $252,977
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $151,319 $0 $16,413
Kimberly Chalek (Executive Vice President) $105,174 $0 $18,409
Gail Werner Robertson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dudley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Marshall Maser (Director Through 11/2019) $0 $0 $0
Jim Greisch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Young (Director) $0 $0 $0
Blake Hoogeveen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Abegglen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$989,780
Expenses
$961,126
Net Income
$28,654
Net Assets
$237,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $988,717
99.9%
Program Services $1,063
0.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $297,552
31.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $282,230
29.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $299,719
Total Liabilities $61,817
Net Assets $237,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $159,500 $0 $16,767
Kimberly Chalek (Executive Vice President) $113,500 $0 $17,694
Gail Werner Robertson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dudley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinklage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Marshall Maser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Greisch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Copple (Director Through 3/2018) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Slone (Director Through 2/2018) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$849,642
Expenses
$829,246
Net Income
$20,396
Net Assets
$209,248
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $847,493
99.7%
Program Services $920
0.1%
Investment Income $100
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,129
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $235,415
28.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $264,812
31.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $267,555
Total Liabilities $58,307
Net Assets $209,248
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $120,692 $0 $14,633
Kimberly Chalek (Executive Vice President) $84,642 $0 $15,448
Gail Werner Robertson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Copple (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinklage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dj Eihusen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Greisch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Slone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Johner (Director Through Nov 2017) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$820,604
Expenses
$760,263
Net Income
$60,341
Net Assets
$188,852
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $818,653
99.8%
Program Services $1,951
0.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $224,250
29.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $214,106
28.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $196,473
Total Liabilities $7,621
Net Assets $188,852
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $132,136 $0 $13,819
Kimberly Chalek (Executive Vice President) $87,610 $0 $8,838
Gail Werner Robertson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Copple (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinklage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dj Eihusen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Johner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Slone (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$724,397
Expenses
$720,451
Net Income
$3,946
Net Assets
$128,511
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $721,743
99.6%
Program Services $2,404
0.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $250
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $228,581
31.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,577
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,895
Total Liabilities $18,384
Net Assets $128,511
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $137,893 $0 $2,964
Kimberly Chalek (Executive Vice President) $88,222 $0 $1,843
Gail Werner Robertson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Warren Arganbright (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinklage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Dworak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gubbels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Slone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dj Eihusen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$664,702
Expenses
$648,172
Net Income
$16,530
Net Assets
$124,565
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $661,170
99.5%
Program Services $2,950
0.4%
Investment Income $582
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $202,664
31.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $115,258
17.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,487
Total Liabilities $31,922
Net Assets $124,565
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $141,952 $0 $0
Kimberly Chalek (Executive Vice President) $73,044 $0 $0
Gail Werner Robertson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Warren Arganbright (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinklage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Dworak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Owen Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gubbels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Keenan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dj Eihusen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Dinsdale (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$571,601
Expenses
$570,166
Net Income
$1,435
Net Assets
$108,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $567,826
99.3%
Program Services $3,657
0.6%
Investment Income $118
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,439
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,334
20.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,833
Total Liabilities $23,798
Net Assets $108,035
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Vokal (Ceo) $110,439 $0 $0
Gail Werner Robertson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Warren Arganbright (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Dinklage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Dworak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Groene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gubbels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hiner (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$449,370
Expenses
$452,558
Net Income
-$3,188
Net Assets
$102,479
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $449,342
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,623
22.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,498
18.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,729
Total Liabilities $9,250
Net Assets $102,479

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$394,830
Expenses
$422,697
Net Income
-$27,867
Net Assets
$105,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $394,768
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $62
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,500
19.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,784
23.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,021
Total Liabilities $11,354
Net Assets $105,667

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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