Civic Intelligence

Nw-Links

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 41-1883549

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Jan 24, 2020

3031 17th St SMoorhead, MN 56560

(218) 236-2990

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

37th percentile

-0.5%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

39th percentile

0.0%

Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-2.8%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Flat

$2,101,421

Flat from 2019

Net Assets

Flat

$1,928,573

Flat from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$172,848

Flat from 2019

Revenue

Flat

$1,142,807

Flat from 2019

Expenses

Flat

$1,148,418

Flat from 2019

Net Income

Flat

-$5,611

Flat from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$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 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

2019

Assets$2,101,421
Liabilities$172,848
Net Assets$1,928,573

Operations Trend

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

2019

Revenue$1,142,807
Expenses$1,148,418
Net Income-$5,611
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Jan 24, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,142,807
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.

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,819,332$1,691,681▼ $127,651
Accounts Receivable$279,450$407,967▲ $128,517
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,765$1,773▲ $8
Total Assets$2,100,547$2,101,421▲ $874
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$166,363$172,848▲ $6,485
Total Liabilities$166,363$172,848▲ $6,485
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,835,210$1,863,397▲ $28,187
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$98,974$65,176▼ $33,798
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,934,184$1,928,573▼ $5,611
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,100,547$2,101,421▲ $874
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gerri MoellerPresident
Dan MarkertVice President
Kate MollDirector
Kevin RickeDirector
Marian RidgeDirector
Mike HansonDirector
Mitch AndersonDirector
Randy BruerDirector
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$3,384,924
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$1,140,692
Investment Income
$2,115
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-5,611

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,512,254
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-2,369,447
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-2,369,447
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,512,254
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,142,807
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,148,418
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$1,015,477--$1,015,477
Fees for Services Management-$86,607-$86,607
All Other Expenses-$36,763-$36,763
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,400-$6,400
Insurance-$2,018-$2,018
Travel-$577-$577
Office Expenses-$576-$576
Total Functional Expenses$1,015,477$132,941$0$1,148,418

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,517,865
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,517,865
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,148,418
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$-2,369,447
Other Expense Adjustments$-2,369,447
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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. Bob Wheeler, the Executive Director of Region I, receives a total of $152,306 in salary and benefits from Region I.

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
2020-01-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dan C Markert
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Eide Bailly LLP
Address
1730 Burnt Boat Loop Ste 100, Bismarck, ND 58503-0886
Preparer
Lisa Chaffee CPA
Phone
7012551091
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

NW-Links, Inc. is organized as a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3), qualify for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and has been determined not to be a private foundation under Sections 509(a)(1), respectively. NW-Links, Inc. is annually required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) with the IRS. In addition, NW-Links, Inc. is subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to its exempt purposes. NW-Links, Inc. has determined it is not subject to unrelated business income tax and has not filed an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) with the IRS. 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 4B - Other Adjustments:

E-Rate Rebate -2,369,447.

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

E-Rate Rebate -2,369,447.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NW-Links, Inc. is organized as a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3), qualify for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and has been determined not to be a private foundation under Sections 509(a)(1), respectively. NW-Links, Inc. is annually required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) with the IRS. In addition, NW-Links, Inc. is subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to its exempt purposes. NW-Links, Inc. has determined it is not subject to unrelated business income tax and has not filed an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) with the IRS. 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.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1E-Rate Rebate -2,369,447.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2E-Rate Rebate -2,369,447.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
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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. Bob Wheeler, the Executive Director of Region I, receives a total of $152,306 in salary and benefits from Region I.
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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VII, Section B
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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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.17$1.93$1.14$1.15$0.01
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