Program areas at Cass County North Dakota Historical Society
The Society maintains a historical site "Bonanzaville USA" located in West Fargo, North Dakota. The site includes a main museum building, along with 36 historical structures which have been relocated to the site or built onsite. Activities include the discovery, collection, and preservation of data, objects, or memorabilia of historical value and the dissemination of information concerning the history of Cass County North Dakota, and the state of North Dakota. In 2022, Bonanzaville saw 26,500 visitors. School tours brought in 4,600 school children and teachers from the region as part of the local history curriculum. Bonanzaville held several events during the year in the 12-acre village, including Pioneer Days, 4th of July celebration, and Christmas on the Prairie.
Who funds Cass County North Dakota Historical Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation | 2022-12 | $11,575-Morris Decorating, $11,848.50-Raer Pressed Glass Collection, $4,260-Schoolhouse, $3,336.98-Passenger Vehicles, $13,845-General Support | $44,865 |
| North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) | 2022-12 | | $38,064 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | 2023-04 | Charitable Donation | $12,500 |
| ...and 4 more grants received |
Personnel at Cass County North Dakota Historical Society
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Beth Jansen | Executive Director | $68,188 | 2023-11-01 |
| Kristen Fellows | President / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| John Lund | Treasurer and President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jonathan Haux | Director / Vice President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Angela Smith | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 21 more key personnel |
Financials for Cass County North Dakota Historical Society
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $603,146 | $473,130 | 27.5% |
| Program services | $137,575 | $109,001 | 26.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $2,542 | $49 | 5087.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $61,715 | $24,943 | 147.4% |
| Net rental income | $-41,205 | $-32,773 | -25.7% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $9,546 | $-5,345 | 278.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $10,652 | $8,930 | 19.3% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $4,707 | $5,115 | -8% |
| Total revenues | $788,678 | $583,050 | 35.3% |
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| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Oneida Community Mansion House | 501(c)(3) | Oneida, NY | $805,045 |
| Berks History Center | 501(c)(3) | Reading, PA | $1,572,145 |
| St Louis County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Duluth, MN | $672,719 |
| Historic Columbia Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Columbia, SC | $2,798,468 |
| Knox Heritage | 501(c)(3) | Knoxville, TN | $360,342 |
| Key West Art & Historical Society (KWAHS) | 501(c)(3) | Key West, FL | $2,926,481 |
| Rock County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Janesville, WI | $830,122 |
| Mower County Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Austin, MN | $208,287 |
| Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society | 501(c)(3) | Easton, PA | $729,389 |
| Rock Ford Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Lancaster, PA | $463,925 |
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1351 Main Ave W
- West Fargo, ND 58078
- Metro area
- Fargo, ND-MN
- County
- Cass County, ND
- Website URL
- bonanzaville.org/Â
- Phone
- (701) 282-2822
IRS details
- EIN
- 45-0306858
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1954
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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