Civic Intelligence

Listening Point Foundation

EIN 39-1929276 • 501(c)3 • Ely, MN

Profile

Listening Point Foundation is dedicated to preserving Listening Point and advancing Sigurd Olson's legacy of wilderness education This is accomplished by: Preserving the historic Listening Point property, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and maintains Sigurd Olson's iconic Writing Shack where he wrote his nationally acclaimed, bestselling books, Providing free educational tours to the interested public, with several hundred visitors annually from around the US and world, and Publishing a detailed newsletter twice a year that includes Foundation activities, accomplishments, updates, photos, historical information, and insights about wilderness philosophy.

PO Box 180Ely, MN 55731

listeningpointfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

23rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

4th percentile

-96%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets23rd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,092,038

Down $248,254 (-19%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,947

Down $41 (-2.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,090,091

Down $248,213 (-19%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$97,084

Down $29,066 (-23%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$190,500

Up $62,353 (+49%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$93,416

Down $91,419 (-4578%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth9th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $435,963Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $435,9632010Assets 2011: $444,970Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $444,9702011Assets 2012: $717,171Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $717,1712012Assets 2013: $749,957Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $749,9572013Assets 2014: $1,023,486Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,023,4862014Assets 2015: $1,039,983Liabilities 2015: $14,784Net Assets 2015: $1,025,1992015Assets 2016: $1,054,067Liabilities 2016: $16Net Assets 2016: $1,054,0512016Assets 2017: $1,122,905Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,122,9052017Assets 2018: $1,097,695Liabilities 2018: $1,045Net Assets 2018: $1,096,6502018Assets 2019: $1,261,699Liabilities 2019: $2,211Net Assets 2019: $1,259,4882019Assets 2020: $1,339,926Liabilities 2020: $846Net Assets 2020: $1,339,0802020Assets 2021: $1,412,684Liabilities 2021: $2,025Net Assets 2021: $1,410,6592021Assets 2022: $1,305,405Liabilities 2022: $2,323Net Assets 2022: $1,303,0822022Assets 2023: $1,340,292Liabilities 2023: $1,988Net Assets 2023: $1,338,3042023Assets 2024: $1,092,038Liabilities 2024: $1,947Net Assets 2024: $1,090,0912024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,092,038
Liabilities$1,947
Net Assets$1,090,091
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $51,608Expenses 2010: $46,913Net Income 2010: $4,6952010Revenue 2011: $60,088Expenses 2011: $51,081Net Income 2011: $9,0072011Expenses 2012: $56,5842012Revenue 2013: $117,288Expenses 2013: $84,502Net Income 2013: $32,7862013Revenue 2014: $230,872Expenses 2014: $67,456Net Income 2014: $163,4162014Revenue 2015: $120,964Expenses 2015: $119,251Net Income 2015: $1,7132015Revenue 2016: $109,067Expenses 2016: $95,817Net Income 2016: $13,2502016Revenue 2017: $136,062Expenses 2017: $92,861Net Income 2017: $43,2012017Revenue 2018: $70,064Expenses 2018: $92,808Net Income 2018: -$22,7442018Revenue 2019: $208,072Expenses 2019: $94,551Net Income 2019: $113,5212019Revenue 2020: $133,467Expenses 2020: $85,676Net Income 2020: $47,7912020Revenue 2021: $126,312Expenses 2021: $113,239Net Income 2021: $13,0732021Revenue 2022: $104,804Expenses 2022: $111,383Net Income 2022: -$6,5792022Revenue 2023: $126,150Expenses 2023: $128,147Net Income 2023: -$1,9972023Revenue 2024: $97,084Expenses 2024: $190,500Net Income 2024: -$93,4162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$97,084
Expenses$190,500
Net Income-$93,416
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,092,038
Liabilities
$1,947
Net assets
$1,090,091
Revenue
$97,084
Expenses
$190,500
Net income
-$93,416
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.00$1.09$0.10$0.19$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.00$1.34$0.13$0.13$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.00$1.30$0.10$0.11$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.00$1.41$0.13$0.11$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.00$1.34$0.13$0.09$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.00$1.26$0.21$0.09$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.00$1.10$0.07$0.09$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.00$1.12$0.14$0.09$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.00$1.05$0.11$0.10$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.01$1.03$0.12$0.12$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.00$1.02$0.23$0.07$0.16
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.75$0.12$0.08$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.72$0.00$0.72$0.06
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.06$0.05$0.01
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.05$0.05$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 26, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$99,774
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Inform the general public about the conservation of wilderness.

Listening Point Foundation is dedicated to preserving Listening Point and advancing SigurdOlsons wilderness philosophy. This includes: Preserving the Listening Point property,preserving Sigurd Olsons home and writing shack, and public education programs and events.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$793,815$788,874▼ $4,941
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$278,597$275,744▼ $2,853
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$52,375$20,424▼ $31,951
Inventories for Sale or Use$7,860$6,996▼ $864
Total Assets$1,132,647$1,092,038▼ $40,609
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$1,947-
Total Liabilities$0$1,947▲ $1,947
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$994,403$794,033▼ $200,370
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$138,244$296,058▲ $157,814
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,132,647$1,090,091▼ $42,556
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,132,647$1,092,038▼ $40,609

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$591,576-$591,576
Buildings$172,298$49,204$221,502
Other Land Buildings$25,000-$25,000
Equipment-$1,500$1,500

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$214,126-▲ $16,963$8,347$220,910
2023$207,645-▲ $16,535$8,244$214,126
2022$202,203-▲ $15,586$8,098$207,645
2021$207,233-▲ $5,151$7,701$202,203
2020$201,462-▲ $15,836$7,710$207,223
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Patsy MogushPresident
Suzie OGormanVice President
Bill TefftDirector
Carolyn SundquistDirector
Chris FinkDirector
Claudia McBrideDirector
Katherine JenkinsDirector
Kathleen FlobergDirector
Sue DuffyDirector
Freja AliothExecutive Director
Chuck WickEmeritus
Cori MattkeSecretary
Allen BrewTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$84,009
Program Service Revenue
$100
Investment Income
$14,560
Other Revenue
$-1,585
All Other Contributions
$77,167
Change in Net Assets
$-93,416
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$118,620
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$67,780
Total Fundraising Expense$34,802
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,100

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$43,953$6,279$12,558$62,790
Occupancy$48,505$2,678-$51,183
Other Expenses$12,794$813$17,099$12,794
Fees for Services Other$10,865--$10,865
Insurance-$5,472-$5,472
Information Technology-$5,427-$5,427
Payroll Taxes$3,493$499$998$4,990
Depreciation Depletion$4,941--$4,941
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,440$1,147$4,587
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$3,000$3,000
Office Expenses$96$2,592-$2,688
Advertising$1,304$211-$1,515
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,100--$1,100
Conferences and Meetings-$908-$908
Total Functional Expenses$127,379$28,319$34,802$190,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8A

“The organization keeps minutes of board meetings and the annual meeting.”

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“The organization keeps minutes of committee meetings.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form is reviewed by the Executive Director and the Treasurer and then submitted to the board for review.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The Conflict of Interest Policy is signed annually by all board members.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Executive Director compensation is determined by the Listening Point Foundation Board of Directors.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“LPF had two employees in 2024, the Executive Director and the Operations Manager.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents for the Listening Point Foundation are available on request at the Foundation offices.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Listening Point Foundation
EIN
39-1929276
In Care Of
% Patsy Mogush
Phone
2183658889
Address
PO Box 180, Ely, MN 55731

Signing Officer

Name
Patsy Mogush
Title
President
Phone
2183658889
Signed
2025-09-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Freja Alioth
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
37

Preparer

Firm
Charles R Zeugner CPA
Address
10 N 1st Ave E STE 204, Ely, MN 55731
Preparer
Charles Zeugner
Phone
2183656020
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“The fund balance is adjusted by 12,276 due to timing differences.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4-Intended uses of endowment funds

“The Endowment is held by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The purpose of the endowment is to hold funds for the maintenance of the properties held by the Listening Point Foundation.”

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