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North American Bear Center

EIN 41-1838192 • 501(c)3 • Ely, MN

Profile

To advance the long-term survival of bears worldwide by replacing misconceptions with scientific facts about bears, their role in ecosystems, and their relations with humans THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IN ELY, MN, WWW.BEAR.ORG WEBSITE, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

PO Box 161Ely, MN 55731

www.bear.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-2.9%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-1.4%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2023

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,679,242

Up $307,949 (+7.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$3,042

Down $7,991 (-72%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$4,676,200

Up $315,940 (+7.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$973,611

Up $259,920 (+36%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$761,871

Up $27,485 (+3.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$211,740

Up $232,435 (+1123%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2012: $2,200,332Liabilities 2012: $14,969Net Assets 2012: $2,185,3632012Assets 2013: $2,984,699Liabilities 2013: $275,075Net Assets 2013: $2,709,6242013Assets 2014: $3,027,398Liabilities 2014: $6,585Net Assets 2014: $3,020,8132014Assets 2015: $3,215,963Liabilities 2015: $36,026Net Assets 2015: $3,179,9372015Assets 2016: $3,354,993Liabilities 2016: $18,124Net Assets 2016: $3,336,8692016Assets 2017: $3,585,489Liabilities 2017: $57,119Net Assets 2017: $3,528,3702017Assets 2018: $3,707,578Liabilities 2018: $7,051Net Assets 2018: $3,700,5272018Assets 2019: $3,920,684Liabilities 2019: $8,406Net Assets 2019: $3,912,2782019Assets 2020: $4,129,859Liabilities 2020: $49,414Net Assets 2020: $4,080,4452020Assets 2021: $4,497,293Liabilities 2021: $131,658Net Assets 2021: $4,365,6352021Assets 2023: $4,371,293Liabilities 2023: $11,033Net Assets 2023: $4,360,2602023Assets 2024: $4,679,242Liabilities 2024: $3,042Net Assets 2024: $4,676,2002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,679,242
Liabilities$3,042
Net Assets$4,676,200
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $676,439Expenses 2012: $358,511Net Income 2012: $317,9282012Expenses 2013: $391,5852013Revenue 2014: $718,252Expenses 2014: $407,063Net Income 2014: $311,1892014Revenue 2015: $419,577Expenses 2015: $260,453Net Income 2015: $159,1242015Revenue 2016: $444,901Expenses 2016: $287,969Net Income 2016: $156,9322016Revenue 2017: $547,489Expenses 2017: $355,988Net Income 2017: $191,5012017Revenue 2018: $470,768Expenses 2018: $449,788Net Income 2018: $20,9802018Revenue 2019: $843,634Expenses 2019: $643,324Net Income 2019: $200,3102019Revenue 2020: $714,928Expenses 2020: $591,879Net Income 2020: $123,0492020Revenue 2021: $921,837Expenses 2021: $665,741Net Income 2021: $256,0962021Revenue 2023: $713,691Expenses 2023: $734,386Net Income 2023: -$20,6952023Revenue 2024: $973,611Expenses 2024: $761,871Net Income 2024: $211,7402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$973,611
Expenses$761,871
Net Income$211,740
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$4,679,242
Liabilities
$3,042
Net assets
$4,676,200
Revenue
$973,611
Expenses
$761,871
Net income
$211,740
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.68$0.00$4.68$0.97$0.76$0.21
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.37$0.01$4.36$0.71$0.73$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.50$0.13$4.37$0.92$0.67$0.26
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$0.05$4.08$0.71$0.59$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.92$0.01$3.91$0.84$0.64$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.71$0.01$3.70$0.47$0.45$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.59$0.06$3.53$0.55$0.36$0.19
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.35$0.02$3.34$0.44$0.29$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.22$0.04$3.18$0.42$0.26$0.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.03$0.01$3.02$0.72$0.41$0.31
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.98$0.28$2.71$0.39
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.20$0.01$2.19$0.68$0.36$0.32
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,241,222
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To advance the long-term survival of bears worldwide by replacing misconceptions with scientific facts about bears, their role in ecosystems, and their relations with humans THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IN ELY, MN, WWW.BEAR.ORG WEBSITE, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,939,026$3,065,669▲ $126,643
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$688,853$818,056▲ $129,203
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$644,913$685,114▲ $40,201
Inventories for Sale or Use$94,518$74,548▼ $19,970
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$31,107-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,979$4,748▲ $769
Accounts Receivable$4$0▼ $4
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$4,371,293$4,679,242▲ $307,949
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,033$3,042▼ $7,991
Total Liabilities$11,033$3,042▼ $7,991
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,265,592$4,570,703▲ $305,111
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$94,668$105,497▲ $10,829
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,360,260$4,676,200▲ $315,940
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,371,293$4,679,242▲ $307,949

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,846,364$991,142$2,837,506
Other Land Buildings$692,633$591,297$1,283,930
Leasehold Improvements$298,096$159,118$457,214
Land$198,225-$198,225
Equipment$30,351$92,299$122,650
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Scott EdgettSenior DirectorFT$50,000$50,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Lynn RogersChairman
Colleen KnuthVice Chairman
Shirley RiceDirector
Steve BarinshDirector
Nancy KrauseSecretary
Cathy PaulsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$365,268
Program Service Revenue
$349,637
Investment Income
$46,049
Other Revenue
$212,657
All Other Contributions
$344,329
Change in Net Assets
$211,740

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$968,692
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$4,919
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$151,843
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,120,535
Total Revenue per Form 990
$973,611
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$410,869
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$351,002
Total Fundraising Expense$791
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$220,067$55,015-$275,082
Depreciation Depletion$191,703$15,319-$207,022
Occupancy$70,938$6,535-$77,473
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,000$10,000-$50,000
Advertising$30,211--$30,211
Payroll Taxes$20,736$5,184-$25,920
Insurance$21,481$2,387-$23,868
Information Technology$12,128$1,348-$13,476
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,500-$10,500
Office Expenses-$4,695$133$4,828
Conferences and Meetings$2,733$521-$3,254
Travel-$710-$710
Other Expenses$236$658$658$236
Fees for Services Other-$10-$10
Total Functional Expenses$648,198$112,882$791$761,871

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$890,533
Expenses per Audited Statements$761,871
Total Expenses per Form 990$761,871
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$128,662
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Members receive free admission and 10% off merchandise along with a gift package including a tote, decal, a can coozie, and a folder with bear information.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Chairman of the board reviews 990 prior to submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Provided upon reasonable request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
North American Bear Center
EIN
41-1838192
Phone
2183657879
Address
PO BOX 161, ELY, MN 55731

Signing Officer

Name
Cathy Paulson
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-04-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lynn Rogers
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
25
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Walker Giroux & Hahne LLC
Address
225 1st Street N Suite 2400, Virginia, MN 55792
Preparer
Thomas Kelly
Phone
2187494880
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“COGS $128662”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“COGS $128662”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION AND 10% OFF MERCHANDISE ALONG WITH A GIFT PACKAGE INCLUDING A TOTE, DECAL, A CAN COOZIE, AND A FOLDER WITH BEAR INFORMATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD REVIEWS 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2PROVIDED UPON REASONABLE REQUEST.
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