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North Dakota Water Education Foundation

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$291k (2022)

Expenses
$289k (2022)

Total Assets
$160k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$560 (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$290,676
Expenses
$288,776
Net Income
$1,900
Net Assets
$159,430
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,450
35.9%
Program Services $182,947
62.9%
Investment Income $447
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,099
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,931
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,533
23.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $159,990
Total Liabilities $560
Net Assets $159,430
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan Ackerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Collin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Dekrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Frith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Jockers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tammy Madsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jen Murray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Reep (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jean Schafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Travnicek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Tweed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Volk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dani Quissell (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$317,883
Expenses
$321,377
Net Income
-$3,494
Net Assets
$157,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,340
34.7%
Program Services $204,726
64.4%
Investment Income $495
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,675
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,997
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,827
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $81,850
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,793
Total Liabilities $263
Net Assets $157,530
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan Ackerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Collin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Dekrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Frith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Jockers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harbeke Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jen Murray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Reep (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jean Schafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Travnicek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Tweed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Volk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dani Quissell (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$280,165
Expenses
$283,910
Net Income
-$3,745
Net Assets
$161,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,298
35.8%
Program Services $177,028
63.2%
Investment Income $719
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,120
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,413
29.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $177,468
Total Liabilities $16,444
Net Assets $161,024
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Dwyer (Executive Director) $12,000 $0 $0
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Garland Erbele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harbeke Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Reep (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norman Haak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Massad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Mccrory (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric Volk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jean Schafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tweed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Frith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Dekrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Collin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$321,348
Expenses
$313,265
Net Income
$8,083
Net Assets
$164,769
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $130,792
40.7%
Program Services $186,120
57.9%
Investment Income $1,799
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,637
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,633
25.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $164,769
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $164,769
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Dwyer (Executive Director) $9,148 $0 $0
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Garland Erbele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harbeke Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Reep (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norman Haak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Massad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Mccrory (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Erick Volk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jean Schafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tweed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Frith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Dekrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Collin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$321,509
Expenses
$340,089
Net Income
-$18,580
Net Assets
$156,686
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,922
42.9%
Program Services $180,740
56.2%
Investment Income $597
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,250
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,239
21.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,686
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $156,686
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Dwyer (Executive Director) $31,159 $0 $0
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Garland Erbele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harbeke Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Reep (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norman Haak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Massad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Mccrory (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Erick Volk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Schafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tweed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Frith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Dekrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$397,267
Expenses
$460,559
Net Income
-$63,292
Net Assets
$175,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,849
43.8%
Program Services $221,124
55.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $245
0.1%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,049
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,168
21.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $175,266
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $175,266
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Dwyer (Executive Director) $34,564 $0 $0
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Garland Erbele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harbeke Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Reep (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norman Haak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Massad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Koland (President) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Mccrory (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Erick Volk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Schafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tweed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Frith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Dekrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$371,253
Expenses
$360,855
Net Income
$10,398
Net Assets
$238,558
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,664
44.6%
Program Services $201,402
54.2%
Investment Income $1,587
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,600
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,904
2.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,985
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,364
Total Liabilities $806
Net Assets $238,558
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Dwyer (Executive Director) $7,904 $0 $0
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kent Vesterso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harbeke Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Reep (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norman Haak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Massad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Koland (President) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Mccrory (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Volk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Schafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tweed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Sando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Dekrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$341,067
Expenses
$342,033
Net Income
-$966
Net Assets
$228,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $111,020
32.6%
Program Services $211,233
61.9%
Investment Income $994
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,714
4.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,106
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,553
26.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,287
Total Liabilities $127
Net Assets $228,160
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kent Vestero (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harbeke Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Frink (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norman Haak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Massad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Koland (President) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Mccrory (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Volk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Schafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Trego (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Sando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Dekrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dwyer (Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$309,399
Expenses
$356,651
Net Income
-$47,252
Net Assets
$229,126
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,249
47.3%
Program Services $163,295
52.8%
Investment Income $420
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$565
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,926
30.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $229,026
Total Liabilities -$100
Net Assets $229,126
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Koland (President) $0 $0 $0
Glen Mc Crory (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kent Vesterso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Massad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Fewless (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harbeke Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Trego (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Olin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Frink (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norm Haak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Fubleberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Sando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$369,185
Expenses
$376,719
Net Income
-$7,534
Net Assets
$181,273
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,393
43.7%
Program Services $186,445
50.5%
Investment Income $631
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,576
1.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16,140
4.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,958
26.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $296,116
Total Liabilities $114,843
Net Assets $181,273
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kent Vesterso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Massad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Fewless (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harbeke Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Trego (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Olin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Frink (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norm Haak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Fugleberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Sando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Royse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Koland (President) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Mc Crory (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Cary Backstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Dwyer (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$378,123
Expenses
$356,979
Net Income
$21,144
Net Assets
$228,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,928
53.7%
Program Services $154,174
40.8%
Investment Income $561
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,460
4.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,000
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $80,486
22.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $351,451
Total Liabilities $123,135
Net Assets $228,316

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$296,797
Expenses
$294,539
Net Income
$2,258
Net Assets
$207,172
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,467
45.3%
Program Services $149,869
50.5%
Investment Income $3,915
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,546
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,000
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,587
24.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $414,400
Total Liabilities $207,228
Net Assets $207,172

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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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.
2005

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.
2004

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.
2003

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.
2002

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.
2001

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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