Civic Intelligence

Lignite Energy Council

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 45-0321174

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Jul 05, 2016

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PO Box 2277Bismarck, ND 58502

(701) 258-7117

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.91x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

8th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$304,707

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.1% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-9.2%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

8.8%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$7,556,892

Down $767,126 (-9.2%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$4,153,351

Down $456,576 (-9.9%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$3,403,541

Down $310,550 (-8.4%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,757,638

Up $303,639 (+8.8%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$4,200,401

Up $744,247 (+22%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$442,763

Down $440,608 (-20446%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$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

2015

Assets$7,556,892
Liabilities$3,403,541
Net Assets$4,153,351
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

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

2015

Revenue$3,757,638
Expenses$4,200,401
Net Income-$442,763
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Jul 5, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$3,757,638
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Promote policies and direct activities that maintain a viable lignite industry

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$3,332,250$3,492,250▲ $160,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,641,800$1,935,292▼ $1,706,508
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$841,148$1,489,677▲ $648,529
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$284,222$259,960▼ $24,262
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,225$32,218▲ $23,993
Accounts Receivable-$225-
Total Assets$8,324,018$7,556,892▼ $767,126
Other Assets Total$216,373$347,270▲ $130,897
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$3,625,800$3,264,850▼ $360,950
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$88,291$138,691▲ $50,400
Total Liabilities$3,714,091$3,403,541▼ $310,550
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,797,287$3,387,041▲ $589,754
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,812,640$766,310▼ $1,046,330
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,609,927$4,153,351▼ $456,576
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,324,018$7,556,892▼ $767,126

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$42,157$324,593$366,750
Buildings$217,803$95,596$313,399
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jason BohrerPresident/CEOFT$196,749$107,958$304,707
Michael L JonesVP of R&dFT$179,180$69,130$248,310
Marie HoernerDirector of Finance & BeneFT$72,970$22,591$95,561

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul SukutChairman Elect
Robert MclennanChairman of the Board
Alan HodnikPast President
Carroll DewingDirector
Chuck KerrDirector
Dan ButlerDirector
Dave ButlerDirector
David SaggauDirector
David SauerDirector
Howard MatthewsDirector
Jay KostDirector
Jeff HammesDirector
John LeeDirector
Nevada JorgensonDirector
Nicole KivistoDirector
Paul QuistDirector
Perrie SchaferDirector
Tim RogelstadDirector
Wade BoeshansDirector
Brian BjellaSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
The Herald Group LLCPublic Affairs1800 M STREET NW STE 450 S, Washington, DC 20036$775,713
The Odney Advertising Agency INCPublic Affairs1400 W CENTURY AVE, Bismarck, ND 58502$526,268
One Minnesota Government Affairs LLCPublic Affairs2046 DAYTON AVE, St Paul, MN 55104$150,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$3,693,371
Investment Income
$27,952
Other Revenue
$36,315
Change in Net Assets
$-442,763
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,860,382
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,340,019
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$559,133
Other Salaries and Wages---$510,349
All Other Expenses---$323,743
Conferences and Meetings---$213,963
Other Employee Benefits---$145,328
Office Expenses---$132,949
Occupancy---$100,746
Other Expenses---$95,000
Travel---$80,672
Pension Plan Contributions---$75,681
Payroll Taxes---$49,528
Fees for Services Accounting---$35,521
Depreciation Depletion---$34,466
Fees for Services Legal---$10,133
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$4,200,401
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
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$173,849
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$173,849
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 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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“It is standard policy that the president and ceo review the 990 before it is filed to the irs.”

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 annually. 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
Jason Bohrer
Title
President & CEO
Phone
7012587117
Signed
2016-07-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jason Bohrer
Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Nd
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
11
Volunteers
0

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“As in prior years, the organization has an audit committee that is responsible for oversight of the audit process and report.”

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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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14DIRECTOR
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt18SECRETARY/TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt19DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt20PRESIDENT/CEO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt21DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & BENE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt22VP OF R&D
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,556,892
Liabilities
$3,403,541
Net assets
$4,153,351
Revenue
$3,757,638
Expenses
$4,200,401
Net income
-$442,763
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