Civic Intelligence

Keep IT Local

EIN 93-4328139 • 501(c)4 • Bismarck, ND

Profile

State Ballot Measure Committee: The mission of Keep It Local is to protect local control of revenues and public services by opposing measures that would eliminate ad valorem property taxes in North Dakota. The organization engages in public education, advocacy, and related activities to inform voters about the fiscal and community impacts of such proposals and to encourage informed participation in the democratic process.

547 S 7th St Num 351Bismarck, ND 58504
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

25th percentile

-3.9%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

2492%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $70,000 (-100%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$368

Up $368 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$368

Down $70,368 (-101%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,814,066

Up $1,744,066 (+2492%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,884,434

Up $1,884,434 from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$70,368

Down $140,368 (-201%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2023: $70,000Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $70,0002023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $368Net Assets 2024: -$3682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$0
Liabilities$368
Net Assets-$368
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2023: $70,000Expenses 2023: $0Net Income 2023: $70,0002023Revenue 2024: $1,814,066Expenses 2024: $1,884,434Net Income 2024: -$70,3682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,814,066
Expenses$1,884,434
Net Income-$70,368
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$368
Net assets
-$368
Revenue
$1,814,066
Expenses
$1,884,434
Net income
-$70,368
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.81$1.88$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.07$0.00$0.07
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,814,066
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

State Ballot Measure Committee: The mission of Keep It Local is to protect local control of revenues and public services by opposing measures that would eliminate ad valorem property taxes in North Dakota. The organization engages in public education, advocacy, and related activities to inform voters about the fiscal and community impacts of such proposals and to encourage informed participation in the democratic process.

State Ballot Measure Committee - The mission of Keep It Local is to protect local control of revenues and public services by opposing measures that would eliminate ad valorem property taxes in North Dakota. The organization engages in public education, advocacy, and related activities to inform voters about the fiscal and community impacts of such proposals and to encourage informed participation in the democratic process.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$70,000$0▼ $70,000
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$70,000$-368▼ $70,368
Total Assets$70,000$0▼ $70,000
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$368-
Total Liabilities$0$368▲ $368
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$70,000$-368▼ $70,368
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$70,000$0▼ $70,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chad ObanChairman
Matt GardnerSecretary
Kayla PulvermacherTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Counterpoint MessagingPaid media1205 John Hood Dr, Num 761, Rockvale, TN 37153$1,316,106
American ViewpointPolling5501 Merchants View Square, Haymarket, VA 20169$159,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,814,066
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,814,066
Change in Net Assets
$-70,368
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,884,434
Total Fundraising Expense$1,255
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$1,540,918--$1,540,918
Fees for Services Management$280,117$47,004-$327,121
Fees for Services Legal$15,140--$15,140
Office Expenses--$1,255$1,255
Total Functional Expenses$1,836,175$47,004$1,255$1,884,434
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8A

“This was a ballot measure committee. It's 3 officers met continually during the latter part of 2023 and throughout 2024 to manage a single issue ballot measure in North Dakota. Regular meetings to govern the organization were not necessary given its singular purpose.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“This was a ballot measure committee. It's 3 officers met continually during the latter part of 2023 and throughout 2024 to manage a single issue ballot measure in North Dakota. It did not function with a committee structure, but rather worked with volunteers.”

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

“The volunteer officers and agents of the organization compiled the data and worked with their attorney to enter it into the 990 Form. The volunteer officers are familiar with the information provided.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“This ballot measure committee was subject to public campaign finance disclosure under North Dakota law, and that information is publicly available on the North Dakota Secretary of State's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Keep It Local
EIN
93-4328139
Phone
7013150326
Address
547 S 7TH ST NUM 351, Bismarck, ND 58504

Signing Officer

Name
Matt Gardner
Title
Secretary
Phone
7013150326
Signed
2025-08-11

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Matt Gardner
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Nd
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“At the end of the year, the organization's checking account was overdrawn and assessed an NFS charge.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0This was a ballot measure committee. It's 3 officers met continually during the latter part of 2023 and throughout 2024 to manage a single issue ballot measure in North Dakota. Regular meetings to govern the organization were not necessary given its singular purpose.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1This was a ballot measure committee. It's 3 officers met continually during the latter part of 2023 and throughout 2024 to manage a single issue ballot measure in North Dakota. It did not function with a committee structure, but rather worked with volunteers.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The volunteer officers and agents of the organization compiled the data and worked with their attorney to enter it into the 990 Form. The volunteer officers are familiar with the information provided.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3This ballot measure committee was subject to public campaign finance disclosure under North Dakota law, and that information is publicly available on the North Dakota Secretary of State's website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4At the end of the year, the organization's checking account was overdrawn and assessed an NFS charge.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
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ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt0Keep It Local is a North Dakota-based ballot measure committee organized to oppose a statewide property tax measure in the 2024 election cycle. The organization did not engage in candidate elections and operated solely to advocate on a single public issue. It was active only during the 2024 election cycle and became functionally inactive by November 2024. The organization has little to no remaining funds and continues in existence solely to satisfy final compliance requirements with the IRS. When applying for its EIN, the organization mistakenly selected "political organization," which caused the IRS to assign a Form 1120-POL filing requirement. In attempting to comply, the organization realized it had been misclassified and instead attempted to file a tax-exempt organization return. The organization was eligible to file Form 990-EZ for 2023 and attempted to do so in May 2024 and again in November 2024, but both filings were rejected by the IRS e-file system because the IRS had not yet recognized the organization as a 501(c)(4) and had not created the system module needed to accept a provisional return. The organization submitted Form 8976 and paid the required user fee on November 13, 2024, and also filed Form 1024-A to request recognition as a 501(c)(4). The attorney for the organization contacted the IRS Exempt Organizations Unit on May 14, 2025, and was specifically advised that the returns should not be filed until after the IRS had issued its determination letter. The determination letter was issued in June 2025. While the 2023 return was eligible for Form 990-EZ, the organization's 2024 contributions exceeded the threshold for that form, requiring the filing of a full Form 990 for that year. On July 16, 2025, at the organization's request, the attorney contacted the IRS again and secured a 9-week hold on any enforcement action related to the CP141L penalty notice for 2023 and a 30-day hold on any action related to the 2024 return, which was already in collection status. The IRS also instructed that a reasonable cause statement covering both years be provided with the 2024 return and separately in response to the 2023 penalty notice. The late filings for both years were due to reasonable cause, including the original classification error, the resulting inability to file electronically, the explicit instructions from IRS representatives not to file until recognition was granted, and the absence of timely guidance on the correct filing process. These delays were not due to willful neglect. Once the determination was issued, the organization acted promptly to prepare and submit both returns. The organization engaged only in activities consistent with section 501(c)(4), has little to no remaining funds, and continues to operate only to meet final IRS compliance obligations. For these reasons, the organization respectfully requests that the IRS abate all late-filing penalties, interest, and fees for both the 2023 and 2024 returns.
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