Civic Intelligence

Nw-Links

EIN 41-1883549 • 501(c)3 • Moorhead, MN

Profile

To assist northwest Minnesota school districts, public library systems and higher education institutions to realize their telecommunications goals. To ensure the telecommunications infrastructure meets the needs of our members. To provide leadership in the application of telecommunications technologies.

3031 17th St SMoorhead, MN 56560

www.nw-links.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

56th percentile

7.4%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-6.5%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

0.0%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,221,845

Down $154,831 (-6.5%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $227,057 (-100%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$2,221,845

Up $72,226 (+3.4%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$972,351

Up $200 (+0.0%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$900,125

Up $8,962 (+1.0%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$72,226

Down $8,762 (-11%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,031,440Liabilities 2010: $68,087Net Assets 2010: $1,963,3532010Assets 2011: $2,089,449Liabilities 2011: $237,050Net Assets 2011: $1,852,3992011Assets 2012: $2,029,218Liabilities 2012: $206,361Net Assets 2012: $1,822,8572012Assets 2013: $1,976,378Liabilities 2013: $150,189Net Assets 2013: $1,826,1892013Assets 2014: $2,099,994Liabilities 2014: $238,103Net Assets 2014: $1,861,8912014Assets 2015: $2,067,848Liabilities 2015: $205,563Net Assets 2015: $1,862,2852015Assets 2016: $2,126,734Liabilities 2016: $240,807Net Assets 2016: $1,885,9272016Assets 2017: $2,078,425Liabilities 2017: $150,095Net Assets 2017: $1,928,3302017Assets 2018: $2,100,547Liabilities 2018: $166,364Net Assets 2018: $1,934,1832018Assets 2019: $2,101,421Liabilities 2019: $172,848Net Assets 2019: $1,928,5732019Assets 2020: $2,137,316Liabilities 2020: $184,266Net Assets 2020: $1,953,0502020Assets 2021: $2,258,180Liabilities 2021: $240,647Net Assets 2021: $2,017,5332021Assets 2022: $2,226,187Liabilities 2022: $223,129Net Assets 2022: $2,003,0582022Assets 2023: $2,288,672Liabilities 2023: $220,041Net Assets 2023: $2,068,6312023Assets 2024: $2,376,676Liabilities 2024: $227,057Net Assets 2024: $2,149,6192024Assets 2025: $2,221,845Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $2,221,8452025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$2,221,845
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,221,845
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $1,176,6932010Expenses 2011: $1,198,8492011Expenses 2012: $1,171,2642012Expenses 2013: $1,292,5222013Revenue 2014: $1,290,882Expenses 2014: $1,255,180Net Income 2014: $35,7022014Revenue 2015: $1,357,481Expenses 2015: $1,357,087Net Income 2015: $3942015Revenue 2016: $1,178,779Expenses 2016: $1,155,137Net Income 2016: $23,6422016Revenue 2017: $1,163,189Expenses 2017: $1,120,786Net Income 2017: $42,4032017Revenue 2018: $1,175,954Expenses 2018: $1,170,101Net Income 2018: $5,8532018Revenue 2019: $1,142,807Expenses 2019: $1,148,418Net Income 2019: -$5,6112019Revenue 2020: $1,142,583Expenses 2020: $1,118,106Net Income 2020: $24,4772020Revenue 2021: $1,039,894Expenses 2021: $975,411Net Income 2021: $64,4832021Revenue 2022: $1,005,691Expenses 2022: $1,020,166Net Income 2022: -$14,4752022Revenue 2023: $1,047,840Expenses 2023: $982,267Net Income 2023: $65,5732023Revenue 2024: $972,151Expenses 2024: $891,163Net Income 2024: $80,9882024Revenue 2025: $972,351Expenses 2025: $900,125Net Income 2025: $72,2262025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$972,351
Expenses$900,125
Net Income$72,226
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$2,221,845
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2,221,845
Revenue
$972,351
Expenses
$900,125
Net income
$72,226
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.22$0.00$2.22$0.97$0.90$0.07
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.38$0.23$2.15$0.97$0.89$0.08
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.29$0.22$2.07$1.05$0.98$0.07
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.23$0.22$2.00$1.01$1.02$0.01
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.26$0.24$2.02$1.04$0.98$0.06
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.14$0.18$1.95$1.14$1.12$0.02
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.10$0.17$1.93$1.14$1.15$0.01
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.10$0.17$1.93$1.18$1.17$0.01
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.08$0.15$1.93$1.16$1.12$0.04
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.13$0.24$1.89$1.18$1.16$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.21$1.86$1.36$1.36$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.24$1.86$1.29$1.26$0.04
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.15$1.83$1.29
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.03$0.21$1.82$1.17
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.09$0.24$1.85$1.20
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.03$0.07$1.96$1.18
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Jan 14, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$972,351
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To assist northwest Minnesota school districts, public library systems and higher education institutions to realize their telecommunications goals, ensure the telecommunications infrastructure meets the needs of our members, and to provide leadership in the application of telecommunications technologies.

To connect school districts and public libraries in NW Minnesota to worldwide information resources

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,182,679$2,149,104▼ $33,575
Accounts Receivable$192,577$71,288▼ $121,289
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,420$1,453▲ $33
Total Assets$2,376,676$2,221,845▼ $154,831
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$227,057$0▼ $227,057
Total Liabilities$227,057$0▼ $227,057
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,149,619$2,221,845▲ $72,226
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,149,619$2,221,845▲ $72,226
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,376,676$2,221,845▼ $154,831
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan MarkertPresident
Jeff LundVice President
Chris WinterDirector
Dan DalchowDirector
Liz LynchDirector
Melissa WhatleyDirector
Sarah ButlerDirector
Bob WheelerFiscal Host
Susan Heusser-LadwigSecretary
John JacobsonTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
702 CommunicationsNWMNSA dba Val-Ed JoiTelecommunication Service/Internet Acces3137 32nd Ave S Suite 210, Fargo, ND 58103$2,914,406
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$899,777
Investment Income
$72,574
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$72,226

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$972,351
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,136,838
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,109,189
Total Revenue per Form 990
$972,351
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$900,125
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$790,388--$790,388
Fees for Services Management-$98,042-$98,042
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,135-$9,135
Interest-$1,628-$1,628
Travel-$424-$424
All Other Expenses-$378-$378
Office Expenses-$130-$130
Total Functional Expenses$790,388$109,737$0$900,125

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,036,963
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,136,838
Expenses per Audited Statements$900,125
Total Expenses per Form 990$900,125
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3

“NW Links utilizes the services of Region I, an unrelated organization, for day-to-day management and fiscal host responsibilities of NW Links. NW Links pays an annual management fee to Region I for management services provided. For calendar year 2024, Bob Wheeler, the Executive Director of Region I, received a total of $173,779 in salary and benefits from Region I, a portion of which is for the services Bob Wheeler provides to NW-Links.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8B

“There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing board.”

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

“The Fiscal Host will review the Form 990. Once the 990 has been reviewed it is presented to the governing board. Once the 990 has been approved by the board, the Fiscal Host will provide a final approval for the filing of the Form 990 to the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“All board members are required to bring any potential conflicts to the attention of the board. After the circumstances have been presented the board votes to determine if a conflict exists. The individual with the potential conflict abstains from voting to determine if a conflict exists. If a conflict is determined to exist the board determines thru reasonable means if the transaction is in the best interest of the board, and what steps to take at that time. Restrictions may be placed on the individual with the conflict, and may include abstaining from voting on issues pertaining to the conflict. The individual with the conflict may also be removed from their position if necessary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“There are no officers or key employees at NW-Links that receive compensation. The board is not compensated. The Fiscal Host is an employee of Region 1. The services provided by the Fiscal Host are included in the management fee that is paid to Region 1. The board approves the management fees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The conflict of interest policy, financial statements and governing documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VII, Section B

“The amount reported for independent contractor compensation is based on the Form 1099 reporting requirements. Therefore the amount reflects the gross payments to the independent contractor before the e-rate rebate is applied. Part IX data and internet expense reported for the fiscal year reflects payments for the service, less the e-rate rebate.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
NW-Links
EIN
41-1883549
Phone
2182362990
Address
3031 17th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560

Signing Officer

Name
Dan C Markert
Title
President
Phone
2182362990
Signed
2026-01-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dan C Markert
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Eide Bailly LLP
Address
4585 Coleman St Ste 200, Bismarck, ND 58503
Preparer
Lisa Chaffee CPA
Phone
7012551091
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“NW-Links, Inc. believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. NW-Links, Inc. would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred.”

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“E-Rate Rebate 2,136,838.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“E-Rate Rebate 2,136,838.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NW-Links, Inc. believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. NW-Links, Inc. would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1E-Rate Rebate 2,136,838.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2E-Rate Rebate 2,136,838.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NW Links utilizes the services of Region I, an unrelated organization, for day-to-day management and fiscal host responsibilities of NW Links. NW Links pays an annual management fee to Region I for management services provided. For calendar year 2024, Bob Wheeler, the Executive Director of Region I, received a total of $173,779 in salary and benefits from Region I, a portion of which is for the services Bob Wheeler provides to NW-Links.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Fiscal Host will review the Form 990. Once the 990 has been reviewed it is presented to the governing board. Once the 990 has been approved by the board, the Fiscal Host will provide a final approval for the filing of the Form 990 to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3All board members are required to bring any potential conflicts to the attention of the board. After the circumstances have been presented the board votes to determine if a conflict exists. The individual with the potential conflict abstains from voting to determine if a conflict exists. If a conflict is determined to exist the board determines thru reasonable means if the transaction is in the best interest of the board, and what steps to take at that time. Restrictions may be placed on the individual with the conflict, and may include abstaining from voting on issues pertaining to the conflict. The individual with the conflict may also be removed from their position if necessary.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4There are no officers or key employees at NW-Links that receive compensation. The board is not compensated. The Fiscal Host is an employee of Region 1. The services provided by the Fiscal Host are included in the management fee that is paid to Region 1. The board approves the management fees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The conflict of interest policy, financial statements and governing documents are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The amount reported for independent contractor compensation is based on the Form 1099 reporting requirements. Therefore the amount reflects the gross payments to the independent contractor before the e-rate rebate is applied. Part IX data and internet expense reported for the fiscal year reflects payments for the service, less the e-rate rebate.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VII, Section B
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