Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Bismarck, North Dakota, registered in 1980, with $2,422,954 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1600 Burnt Boat Dr, Bismarck, ND, 58503 EIN 45-0354975 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.4M
Net assets
$4.4M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +1% 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 Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc: 22 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A 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 Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1600 Burnt Boat Dr, Bismarck, ND, 58503
- City
- Bismarck
- State
- North Dakota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $374KNet assets $4.4M
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.8M
Total liabilities
$374K
Net assets
$4.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,422,954▲6.4% | $2,405,391▲23.4% | $4,421,657▲1.6% | $4,795,561▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,277,684▼4.5% | $1,948,479▲17.4% | $4,352,485▲8.2% | $4,735,269▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,384,710▲13.9% | $1,659,782▲53.9% | $4,021,532▲20.8% | $4,476,496▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,094,221▲59.2% | $1,078,336▲8.3% | $3,329,632▲44.8% | $3,559,375▲44.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,315,610▼16.3% | $995,459▼30.0% | $2,300,116▲17.3% | $2,458,363▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,571,373▲10.4% | $1,422,003▼3.8% | $1,961,289▲9.7% | $2,164,942▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,423,192▼9.3% | $1,477,829▼1.2% | $1,787,392▼3.6% | $1,910,204▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,568,680▲1.5% | $1,495,920▼5.9% | $1,853,208▲5.1% | $1,952,232▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,545,615▼17.0% | $1,589,939▼6.5% | $1,763,658▼1.9% | $1,850,546▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,862,458▲9.7% | $1,699,991▲19.4% | $1,797,664▲9.9% | $1,994,843▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,697,203▲1.7% | $1,424,019▲3.6% | $1,635,197▲20.1% | $1,889,154▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,668,213 | $1,373,939▲13.9% | $1,362,013▲27.6% | $1,643,402▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,206,200▲19.1% | $1,067,739▲34.4% | $1,345,475▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,013,170▲6.3% | $794,381▲36.8% | $1,039,339▲31.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $953,138 | $580,673 | $791,290 | 990 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-0354975, based in Bismarck, North Dakota.
- What is Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc's EIN?
- Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-0354975.
- How much revenue does Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc report?
- Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc reported $2,422,954 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bismarck-mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc (EIN 45-0354975) 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.