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North American Bison Discovery Center

National Buffalo Museum

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: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Museum, Museum Activities (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$665k (2022)

Expenses
$619k (2022)

Total Assets
$1.29M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$51.7k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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
$665,456
Expenses
$618,615
Net Income
$46,841
Net Assets
$1,235,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,611
4.1%
Program Services $82,539
12.4%
Investment Income $23
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,422
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $85,917
12.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $259,283
41.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,286,840
Total Liabilities $51,669
Net Assets $1,235,171
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jolene Biloff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Cook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dick Gehring (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Hoffmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Mikkelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Newton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carroll Wentland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Olson (President) $0 $0 $0
Jud Seaman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dani Stuckle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Don Williams (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$704,198
Expenses
$564,859
Net Income
$139,339
Net Assets
$1,188,330
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,239
19.3%
Program Services $88,328
12.5%
Investment Income $2,262
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,613
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $100,113
14.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $235,255
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,257,345
Total Liabilities $69,015
Net Assets $1,188,330
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jolene Biloff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Cook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dick Gehring (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Hoffmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Mikkelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Newton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carroll Wentland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Olson (President) $0 $0 $0
Jud Seaman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dani Stuckle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Don Williams (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$481,698
Expenses
$456,462
Net Income
$25,236
Net Assets
$1,048,991
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,415
19.6%
Program Services $34,798
7.2%
Investment Income $3,753
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,799
2.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $38,245
7.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $218,671
47.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,097,101
Total Liabilities $48,110
Net Assets $1,048,991
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jolene Biloff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Mikkelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dani Stuckle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niel Weatherly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carroll Wentland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wiest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Deb Backer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Olson (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$531,841
Expenses
$359,350
Net Income
$172,491
Net Assets
$1,000,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,123
5.7%
Program Services $66,727
12.5%
Investment Income $2,046
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $44,670
8.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $67,654
12.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $144,531
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,024,318
Total Liabilities $23,817
Net Assets $1,000,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Arnold Becker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jolene Biloff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Mikkelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dani Stuckle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niel Weatherly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carroll Wentland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wiest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Deb Backer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Don Williams (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,242
Expenses
$191,862
Net Income
$29,380
Net Assets
$701,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,783
17.1%
Program Services $69,439
31.4%
Investment Income $268
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $66,755
30.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $31,418
14.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,974
38.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $716,573
Total Liabilities $15,336
Net Assets $701,237
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carroll Wentland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Mikkelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wiest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jolene Biloff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dani Stuckle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arnold Becker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niel Weatherly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Williams (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Deb Backer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$276,231
Expenses
$264,810
Net Income
$11,421
Net Assets
$557,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,652
31.4%
Program Services $79,407
28.7%
Investment Income $243
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $68,542
24.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,208
1.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $119,625
45.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $602,641
Total Liabilities $45,641
Net Assets $557,000
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carroll Wentland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Mikkelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wiest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jolene Biloff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dani Stuckle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arnold Becker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niel Weatherly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Williams (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Deb Backer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$327,619
Expenses
$200,133
Net Income
$127,486
Net Assets
$569,009
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,979
30.5%
Program Services $40,045
12.2%
Investment Income $1,489
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $58,796
17.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,969
2.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,276
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $584,635
Total Liabilities $15,626
Net Assets $569,009

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$259,010
Expenses
$199,551
Net Income
$59,459
Net Assets
$522,793
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,858
19.2%
Program Services $24,246
9.4%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,398
7.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $75,416
29.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,620
54.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $525,195
Total Liabilities $2,402
Net Assets $522,793

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$251,240
Expenses
$234,782
Net Income
$16,458
Net Assets
$591,430
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,163
20.4%
Program Services $23,221
9.2%
Investment Income $102
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,400
1.0%
Net Fundraising $9,048
3.6%
Sales of Assets $10,746
4.3%
Net Inventory Sales $73,506
29.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,015
47.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $594,224
Total Liabilities $2,794
Net Assets $591,430
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph L Thompson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dean Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arnie Becker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carroll Wentland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Mikkelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Weatherly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Newton (President) $0 $0 $0
Logan Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,728
Expenses
$248,849
Net Income
$20,879
Net Assets
$609,727
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,086
26.0%
Program Services $19,921
7.4%
Investment Income $401
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,000
0.7%
Net Fundraising $26,580
9.9%
Sales of Assets $9,554
3.5%
Net Inventory Sales $57,120
21.2%
Other Revenue $1,295
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,870
30.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $617,921
Total Liabilities $8,194
Net Assets $609,727
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dean Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arnie Becker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carroll Wentland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Mikkelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Weatherly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Newton (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Logan Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph L Thompson (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,384
Expenses
$217,856
Net Income
$3,528
Net Assets
$597,116
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,931
25.7%
Program Services $20,607
9.3%
Investment Income $3,759
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,000
2.3%
Net Fundraising $40,081
18.1%
Sales of Assets $6,976
3.2%
Net Inventory Sales $52,604
23.8%
Other Revenue $450
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,501
39.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $609,450
Total Liabilities $12,334
Net Assets $597,116

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,333
Expenses
$201,595
Net Income
$10,738
Net Assets
$593,588
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,221
32.6%
Program Services $22,934
10.8%
Investment Income $463
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,900
2.3%
Net Fundraising $34,133
16.1%
Sales of Assets $5,749
2.7%
Net Inventory Sales $43,197
20.3%
Other Revenue $1,175
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $81,968
40.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $616,972
Total Liabilities $23,384
Net Assets $593,588

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,047
Expenses
$178,637
Net Income
$19,410
Net Assets
$582,856
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,156
32.9%
Program Services $25,495
12.9%
Investment Income $1,563
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,419
2.7%
Net Fundraising $30,990
15.6%
Sales of Assets $5,987
3.0%
Net Inventory Sales $49,447
25.0%
Other Revenue $1,747
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,460
43.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $603,314
Total Liabilities $20,458
Net Assets $582,856

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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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