Civic Intelligence

North American Bear Center

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 41-1838192

Apr 01, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 08, 2017

Organization Profilewww.bear.org
PO Box 161Ely, MN 55731

(218) 365-7879

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

29th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

86th percentile

35%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$29,004

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

60th percentile

6.9%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets29th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,585,489

Up $230,496 (+6.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$3,528,370

Up $191,501 (+5.7%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$57,119

Up $38,995 (+215%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue51st percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$547,489

Up $102,588 (+23%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$355,988

Up $68,019 (+24%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$191,501

Up $34,569 (+22%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth60th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2017

Assets$3,585,489
Liabilities$57,119
Net Assets$3,528,370
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$547,489
Expenses$355,988
Net Income$191,501
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 8, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$784,610
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$2,926,896$3,046,578▲ $119,682
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$330,974$246,045▼ $84,929
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,835$202,988▲ $173,153
Inventories for Sale or Use$67,288$89,680▲ $22,392
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$132-
Accounts Receivable-$66-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$3,354,993$3,585,489▲ $230,496
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,124$57,119▲ $38,995
Total Liabilities$18,124$57,119▲ $38,995
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,336,869$3,467,966▲ $131,097
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$60,404-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,336,869$3,528,370▲ $191,501
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,354,993$3,585,489▲ $230,496

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,396,388$441,118$2,837,506
Other Land Buildings$367,187$287,527$654,714
Equipment$48,187$102,390$150,577
Leasehold Improvements$116,591$10,521$127,112
Land$118,225-$118,225
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Scott EdgettSenior Director of OperationsFT$29,004$29,004

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lynn RogersChairman
Joseph EdlundVice Chairman
Shirley RiceDirector
Nancy KrauseSecretary
Cathy PaulsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$363,235
Program Service Revenue
$236,865
Investment Income
$973
Other Revenue
$-53,584
All Other Contributions
$323,325
Change in Net Assets
$191,501

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$547,489
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$547,489
Total Revenue per Form 990
$547,489
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$285,880
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$70,108
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$119,272$10,300-$129,572
Other Salaries and Wages$20,099$33,598-$53,697
Occupancy$34,558$11,921-$46,479
Advertising$32,581--$32,581
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,350-$18,350
Payroll Taxes$13,129$3,282-$16,411
Insurance$13,307$1,480-$14,787
Information Technology$7,542$838-$8,380
Conferences and Meetings$3,896$742-$4,638
Office Expenses-$4,089-$4,089
Travel-$2,472-$2,472
Other Expenses$496$330-$826
All Other Expenses$261$188-$449
Interest$9--$9
Total Functional Expenses$268,398$87,590$0$355,988

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$355,988
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$355,988
Total Expenses per Form 990$355,988
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 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, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

“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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“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
Lynn Rogers
Title
Chairman
Signed
2017-11-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
18
Volunteers
162

Preparer

Firm
Walker Giroux & Hahne Ltd
Address
225 1st Street N Suite 2400, Virginia, MN 55792
Preparer
William Paulson
Phone
2187494880
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,585,489
Liabilities
$57,119
Net assets
$3,528,370
Revenue
$547,489
Expenses
$355,988
Net income
$191,501
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