Civic Intelligence

Lignite Energy Council

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 45-0321174

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 20, 2017

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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

65th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.59x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

58th percentile

5.6%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$306,276

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.2% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-8.8%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,892,954

Down $663,938 (-8.8%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$4,385,527

Up $232,176 (+5.6%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$2,507,427

Down $896,114 (-26%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,248,021

Up $490,383 (+13%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$4,010,776

Down $189,625 (-4.5%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$237,245

Up $680,008 (+154%) from 2015

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

2016

Assets$6,892,954
Liabilities$2,507,427
Net Assets$4,385,527
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd 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

2016

Revenue$4,248,021
Expenses$4,010,776
Net Income$237,245
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 20, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$4,248,021
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$3,492,250$2,610,627▼ $881,623
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,935,292$1,930,142▼ $5,150
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,489,677$1,680,341▲ $190,664
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$259,960$260,256▲ $296
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$32,218$7,642▼ $24,576
Accounts Receivable$225$6,787▲ $6,562
Total Assets$7,556,892$6,892,954▼ $663,938
Other Assets Total$347,270$397,159▲ $49,889
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$3,264,850$2,315,250▼ $949,600
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$138,691$192,177▲ $53,486
Total Liabilities$3,403,541$2,507,427▼ $896,114
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,387,041$3,716,243▲ $329,202
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$766,310$669,284▼ $97,026
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,153,351$4,385,527▲ $232,176
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,556,892$6,892,954▼ $663,938

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$26,684$321,872$348,556
Buildings$233,572$103,863$337,435
Other Assets Org$35,500--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay60th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jason BohrerPresident/CEOFT$204,138$102,138$306,276
Michael L JonesVP of R&dFT$208,460$75,361$283,821
Marie HoernerDirector of Finance & BeneFT$78,680$24,455$103,135

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Wade BoeshansChairman Elect
Paul SukutChairman of the Board
Robert MclennanPast Chairman
Alan HodnikPast President
Brenden BrinkmanDirector
Bryan WaltherDirector
Chuck KerrDirector
Dan ButlerDirector
Dave ButlerDirector
David SaggauDirector
David SauerDirector
Jay KostDirector
Jeff HammesDirector
John LeeDirector
Nicole KivistoDirector
Pam LinkDirector
Perrie SchaferDirector
Steve MartinDirector
Tim RogelstadDirector
Brian BjellaSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
The Herald Group LLCPublic Affairs1800 M STREET NW STE 450 S, Washington, DC 20036$556,984
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
$4,164,285
Investment Income
$32,182
Other Revenue
$51,554
Change in Net Assets
$237,245
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,585,641
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,425,135
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---$595,119
Other Salaries and Wages---$533,507
All Other Expenses---$348,528
Conferences and Meetings---$285,495
Other Employee Benefits---$155,299
Office Expenses---$130,297
Other Expenses---$126,168
Travel---$99,383
Pension Plan Contributions---$87,779
Occupancy---$83,190
Payroll Taxes---$53,431
Depreciation Depletion---$27,506
Fees for Services Accounting---$24,870
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$4,010,776
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$75,690
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$75,690
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 11B

“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
2017-10-20
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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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,892,954
Liabilities
$2,507,427
Net assets
$4,385,527
Revenue
$4,248,021
Expenses
$4,010,776
Net income
$237,245
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