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The Dr Ken Throlson American Bison Foundation

EIN 84-1209568 • 501(c)3 • Westminster, CO

Profile

Enhance the health and well being of the american bison.

8690 Wolff Court 200Westminster, CO 80031

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

89th percentile

49%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

71st percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$535,969

Up $68,194 (+15%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$192

Up $192 from 2023

Net Assets

$535,777

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Up

$42,796

Up $8,109 (+23%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$21,957

Up $1,536 (+7.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$20,839

Up $6,573 (+46%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $252,424Liabilities 2011: $4,1502011Assets 2012: $254,414Liabilities 2012: $4,1502012Assets 2013: $253,037Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $251,039Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $254,211Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $280,632Liabilities 2016: $6,0002016Assets 2017: $313,568Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $324,670Liabilities 2018: $4,0002018Assets 2019: $375,957Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $405,308Net Assets 2020: $405,3082020Assets 2021: $464,209Liabilities 2021: $97Net Assets 2021: $464,1122021Assets 2022: $399,535Net Assets 2022: $399,5352022Assets 2023: $467,775Liabilities 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $535,969Liabilities 2024: $192Net Assets 2024: $535,7772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$535,969
Liabilities$192
Net Assets$535,777

Operations Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2011: $8,860Expenses 2011: $5,931Net Income 2011: $2,9292011Revenue 2012: $8,602Expenses 2012: $6,612Net Income 2012: $1,9902012Revenue 2013: $3,513Expenses 2013: $740Net Income 2013: $2,7732013Revenue 2014: $7,009Expenses 2014: $7,938Net Income 2014: -$9292014Revenue 2015: $7,014Expenses 2015: $6,290Net Income 2015: $7242015Revenue 2016: $27,897Expenses 2016: $9,196Net Income 2016: $18,7012016Revenue 2017: $56,441Expenses 2017: $17,505Net Income 2017: $38,9362017Revenue 2018: $20,348Expenses 2018: $13,245Net Income 2018: $7,1032018Revenue 2019: $36,149Expenses 2019: $11,442Net Income 2019: $24,7072019Revenue 2020: $9,524Expenses 2020: $13,677Net Income 2020: -$4,1532020Revenue 2021: $25,375Expenses 2021: $24,239Net Income 2021: $1,1362021Revenue 2022: $34,110Expenses 2022: $22,651Net Income 2022: $11,4592022Revenue 2023: $34,687Expenses 2023: $20,421Net Income 2023: $14,2662023Revenue 2024: $42,796Expenses 2024: $21,957Net Income 2024: $20,8392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$42,796
Expenses$21,957
Net Income$20,839

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.36$0.00$5.36$0.43$0.22$0.21
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.68$0.00$0.35$0.20$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.00$4.00$0.34$0.23$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.64$0.00$4.64$0.25$0.24$0.01
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.05$4.05$0.10$0.14$0.04
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.76$0.00$0.36$0.11$0.25
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.25$0.04$0.20$0.13$0.07
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.14$0.00$0.56$0.18$0.39
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.81$0.06$0.28$0.09$0.19
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.54$0.00$0.07$0.06$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.51$0.00$0.07$0.08$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.53$0.00$0.04$0.01$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.54$0.04$0.09$0.07$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.52$0.04$0.09$0.06$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$56,836
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Dr. Ken Throlson American Bison Foundationis a 502(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to enhance the health and well being of the American Bison. This activity includes research into activities of animal husbandry practices that include research into the activities that promotes herd health. Other activities include the promotion and support of education scholarships that provide for veterinary research into Bison health and longevity.

Enhance the health and well being of the american bison.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$467,775$535,777▲ $68,002
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$478,531-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$467,775$45,253▼ $422,522
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$12,185-
Total Assets$467,775$535,969▲ $68,194
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$192-
Total Liabilities$0$192▲ $192
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$467,775$535,777▲ $68,002
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$467,775$535,969▲ $68,194
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ace WardPresident
Brian WardBoard Member
Jim MathesonExecutive Di
Peter CookSecretary
Wayne CookTreasurer
Dick DehringVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$20,980
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$14,230
Other Revenue
$7,586
Change in Net Assets
$20,839
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$16,300
Other Expenses$5,657
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$16,300--$16,300
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$3,902-$3,902
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,626-$1,626
Other Expenses-$129-$129
Total Functional Expenses$16,300$5,657$0$21,957
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$7,538
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
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

Ace ward brian ward president board member family relationship wayne cook peter cook treasurer secretary family relationship

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The form 990 is prepared by a licensed cpa. A copy of the form 990 is provided to and reviewed by the board and executive director prior to filing.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

If any person who is a director or officer of the corporation is aware that the corporation is about to enter into any business transaction directly or indirectly with such person, any member of such person's family, or any entity in which such person has any legal, equitable or fiduciary interest or position, including without limitation as a director, officer, shareholder, partner beneficiary or trustee, such person shall:(a) immediately inform those charged with approving the transaction on behalf of the corporation of such person's interest or position; (b) aid the persons charged with making the decision by disclosing any material facts within such person's knowledge that bear on the advisability of such transaction from the standpoint of the corporation, and (c) not be entitled to vote on the decision to enter into such transaction.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

At this time, the executive director is not compensated for their work.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

Currently the organization does not have compensated employees or officers. There is a policy in place in the event an employee was hired. The policy is documented as follows: directors shall not receive compensation for their services as such, although the reasonable expenses of directors of attendance at board meetings may be paid or reimbursed of attendance at board meetings may be paid or reimbursed by the corporation. Directors shall not be disqualified to receive reasonable compensation for services rendered to or for the benefit of the corporation in any other capacity.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Governing and financial documents are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Dr Ken Throlson American Bison
EIN
84-1209568
Phone
3032922833
Address
8690 WOLFF COURT 200, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031

Signing Officer

Name
Jim Matheson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3032922833
Signed
2025-07-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jim Matheson
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Ketel Thorstenson Llp
Address
PO BOX 3140, RAPID CITY, SD 57709-3140
Preparer
Jeanette Schroeder CPA
Phone
6053425630
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