Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Stanley, North Dakota, registered in 2015, with $254 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 238, Stanley, ND, 58784 EIN 27-0421234 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$254
▼ 39.8% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1,516
Net assets
$12K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating94 mo reserves · -497% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association: 94 mo reserves · -497% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 238, Stanley, ND, 58784
- City
- Stanley
- State
- North Dakota
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Cemeteries & Burial Services
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1,662 (FY2014) to $254 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $12K
Operating margin
-496.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $254▼39.8% | $1,516▼0.5% | $11,844▼9.6% | $11,844▼9.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $422▼61.6% | $1,523▼8.3% | $13,106▼7.7% | $13,106▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,100▼3.7% | $1,660▲9.1% | $14,207▼3.8% | $14,207▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,142▲31.9% | $1,521▼3.4% | $14,767▼2.5% | $14,767▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $866▼76.9% | $1,575▼11.2% | $15,146▼4.5% | $15,146▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,755▲499% | $1,773▲31.5% | $15,855▲14.3% | $15,855▲14.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $627▼16.2% | $1,348▼4.9% | $13,873▼4.9% | $13,873▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $748▲0.7% | $1,417▲244% | $14,594▼2.9% | $14,594▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $743▼88.3% | $412▼81.9% | $15,037▲2.1% | $15,037▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $6,370▲283% | $2,279▲63.7% | $14,722▲38.5% | $14,722▲38.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,662 | $1,392 | $10,631 | $10,631 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0421234, based in Stanley, North Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association's EIN?
- Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0421234.
- How much revenue does Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association report?
- Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association reported $254 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bethany Norwegian Lutheran Church & Cemetary Association (EIN 27-0421234) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.