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Lignite Energy Council

EIN 45-0321174 • 501(c)6 • Bismarck, ND

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The lignite energy council shall protect, maintain, and enhance development of our region's abundant lignite resource.

PO Box 2277Bismarck, ND 58502

www.lignite.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

21st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-0.2%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M 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

12th percentile

-6.7%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

6.7%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets21st percentile

Assets

Down

$4,164,440

Down $298,674 (-6.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$213,914

Down $285,545 (-57%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$3,950,526

Down $13,129 (-0.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,583,322

Up $350,476 (+6.7%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$5,596,451

Down $60,807 (-1.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$13,129

Up $411,283 (+97%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $5,029,392Liabilities 2010: $2,416,151Net Assets 2010: $2,613,2412010Assets 2011: $4,289,551Liabilities 2011: $1,608,307Net Assets 2011: $2,681,2442011Assets 2012: $3,440,924Liabilities 2012: $1,439,541Net Assets 2012: $2,001,3832012Assets 2013: $8,981,209Liabilities 2013: $4,369,127Net Assets 2013: $4,612,0822013Assets 2014: $8,324,018Liabilities 2014: $3,714,091Net Assets 2014: $4,609,9272014Assets 2015: $7,556,892Liabilities 2015: $3,403,541Net Assets 2015: $4,153,3512015Assets 2016: $6,892,954Liabilities 2016: $2,507,427Net Assets 2016: $4,385,5272016Assets 2017: $6,977,785Liabilities 2017: $2,414,090Net Assets 2017: $4,563,6952017Assets 2018: $5,063,441Liabilities 2018: $563,725Net Assets 2018: $4,499,7162018Assets 2019: $5,502,749Liabilities 2019: $1,350,688Net Assets 2019: $4,152,0612019Assets 2020: $5,637,210Liabilities 2020: $1,546,630Net Assets 2020: $4,090,5802020Assets 2021: $4,866,875Liabilities 2021: $482,256Net Assets 2021: $4,384,6192021Assets 2022: $4,963,760Liabilities 2022: $517,741Net Assets 2022: $4,446,0192022Assets 2023: $4,463,114Liabilities 2023: $499,459Net Assets 2023: $3,963,6552023Assets 2024: $4,164,440Liabilities 2024: $213,914Net Assets 2024: $3,950,5262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,164,440
Liabilities$213,914
Net Assets$3,950,526
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $3,221,7892010Expenses 2011: $2,785,7162011Expenses 2012: $2,879,5442012Revenue 2013: $5,417,706Expenses 2013: $2,950,452Net Income 2013: $2,467,2542013Revenue 2014: $3,453,999Expenses 2014: $3,456,154Net Income 2014: -$2,1552014Revenue 2015: $3,757,638Expenses 2015: $4,200,401Net Income 2015: -$442,7632015Revenue 2016: $4,248,021Expenses 2016: $4,010,776Net Income 2016: $237,2452016Revenue 2017: $3,863,613Expenses 2017: $3,687,112Net Income 2017: $176,5012017Revenue 2018: $3,966,617Expenses 2018: $4,026,766Net Income 2018: -$60,1492018Revenue 2019: $3,736,316Expenses 2019: $4,086,702Net Income 2019: -$350,3862019Revenue 2020: $3,801,816Expenses 2020: $3,862,665Net Income 2020: -$60,8492020Revenue 2021: $4,452,905Expenses 2021: $4,270,366Net Income 2021: $182,5392021Revenue 2022: $4,393,581Expenses 2022: $4,261,139Net Income 2022: $132,4422022Revenue 2023: $5,232,846Expenses 2023: $5,657,258Net Income 2023: -$424,4122023Revenue 2024: $5,583,322Expenses 2024: $5,596,451Net Income 2024: -$13,1292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,583,322
Expenses$5,596,451
Net Income-$13,129
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$4,164,440
Liabilities
$213,914
Net assets
$3,950,526
Revenue
$5,583,322
Expenses
$5,596,451
Net income
-$13,129
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.16$0.21$3.95$5.58$5.60$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.46$0.50$3.96$5.23$5.66$0.42
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.96$0.52$4.45$4.39$4.26$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.87$0.48$4.38$4.45$4.27$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.64$1.55$4.09$3.80$3.86$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.50$1.35$4.15$3.74$4.09$0.35
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.06$0.56$4.50$3.97$4.03$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.98$2.41$4.56$3.86$3.69$0.18
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.89$2.51$4.39$4.25$4.01$0.24
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.56$3.40$4.15$3.76$4.20$0.44
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.32$3.71$4.61$3.45$3.46$0.00
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.98$4.37$4.61$5.42$2.95$2.47
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.44$1.44$2.00$2.88
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.29$1.61$2.68$2.79
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.03$2.42$2.61$3.22
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 2, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$5,583,322
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The lignite energy council shall protect, maintain, and enhance development of our region's abundant lignite resource.

Promote the use and enhance the development of our region's abundant lignite resources. The council and its members seek the safe use of low-cost, reliable and environmentally-responsible energy to promote econcomic growth in this region.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,045,775$1,920,675▼ $125,100
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,279,386$962,947▼ $316,439
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$481,821$451,377▼ $30,444
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$139,523$45,296▼ $94,227
Total Assets$4,463,114$4,164,440▼ $298,674
Other Assets Total$516,609$784,145▲ $267,536
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$449,659$213,014▼ $236,645
Deferred Revenue$49,800$900▼ $48,900
Total Liabilities$499,459$213,914▼ $285,545
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,963,655$3,950,526▼ $13,129
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,963,655$3,950,526▼ $13,129
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,463,114$4,164,440▼ $298,674

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$434,613$319,879$754,492
Equipment$16,764$77,615$94,379
Other Assets Org$16,721--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jason BohrerPresident/CEOFT$260,122$131,606$391,728
Michael J HolmesVP of R&dFT$262,015$115,465$377,480
Jonathan FortnerVP of Government RelationsFT$143,462$76,090$219,552
Kay LacoeVice President of MarketinFT$101,678$57,656$159,334
Rachelle AndersonOffice, Finance, and BenefFT$95,759$42,230$137,989
David AllardDirector of AdministratioFT$17,871$8,946$26,817

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mac MclennanChairman
Todd BrickhouseChairman Elect
Garret SengerPast Chairman
Adam Van DoorneDirector
Bryan WaltherDirector
Charlie GoreckiDirector
Chris FriezDirector
Dale JohnsonDirector
Donn SteffenDirector
Jay KostDirector
Jeff HammesDirector
Julie PierceDirector
Kai XiaDirector
Mark PetersonDirector
Mike HegerDirector
Perrie SchaferDirector
Ryan RaydaDirector
Stacey TschiderDirector
Tim RogelstadDirector
Troy TweetenDirector
Twylah BlotskyDirector
Wade MannSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLPAttorneys1600 14TH ST NW, Washington, DC 20009$379,118
Jackson Walker LLPLegal Consulting On Epa Regulations2323 ROSS AVE SUITE 600, Dallas, TX 75201$192,925
Public Affairs CompanyPublic Affairs Program Consulting212 E MAIN AVE, Bismarck, ND 58501$184,504
Blue Cross Blue Shields Of NdMedical Insurance4510 13TH AVE S, Fargo, ND 58121$179,481
University Of North Dakota Grant & ContrGrants And Contracts264 CENTENNIAL DR, Grand Forks, ND 58202$161,084
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$5,492,355
Investment Income
$90,967
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-13,129
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,815,507
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,775,194
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,750
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$1,370,538
Other Expenses---$284,139
Conferences and Meetings---$274,672
All Other Expenses---$246,539
Other Employee Benefits---$198,632
Advertising---$167,704
Office Expenses---$162,897
Occupancy---$83,704
Other Salaries and Wages---$80,439
Payroll Taxes---$79,619
Depreciation Depletion---$55,191
Information Technology---$52,089
Pension Plan Contributions---$45,966
Travel---$44,175
Insurance---$12,979
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$5,750
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$5,596,451
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$25,064
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$15,692
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The organization has members. Memberships classes include major members, research members, reserve holders, contractor/supplier members, and associate members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Major members elect the board chair, secretary/treasurer and executive committee and are automatically members of the board, while the categories of research members, reserve holders and contractor/supplier members each elect board members from their own categories to represent their classification of membership.”

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

“The president and ceo review the 990 before it is filed to the irs. In addition, a copy of the 990 is made available to the board of directors.”

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

“The organization holds periodic staff meetings to review and direct the activities of all employees. All board members and key employees must sign the code of conduct policy which addresses conflict of interest standards and remedies. If any conflicts arise, these are addressed as necessary to eliminate the conflict.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation committee determines the compensation of the president and ceo of the organization and reviews the compensations of other key employees. President and ceo reviews the compensation of other key employees based on their job performance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, code of conduct policy which addresses conflict of interest, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lignite Energy Council
EIN
45-0321174
Phone
7012587117
Address
PO BOX 2277, BISMARCK, ND 58502

Signing Officer

Name
Jonathan Fortner
Title
Interim President & CEO
Phone
7012587117
Signed
2025-07-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jonathan Fortner
Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Nd
Voting Board Members
22
Independent Board Members
22
Employees
10
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Brady Martz & Associates Pc
Address
PO BOX 1297, BISMARCK, ND 58502-1297
Preparer
Daryl Heizelman
Phone
7012231717
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The finance committee meets with independent auditor to review and approve the audit. The independent auditor then meets with full board to review the audit”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“It is the opinion of management that the council has no significant uncertain tax positions that would be subject to change upon examination. The federal income tax returns of the council are subject to examination by the irs, generally for three years after they were filed.”

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