Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Fargo, North Dakota, registered in 1975, with $70,730,366 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
Po Box 1951, Fargo, ND, 58107 EIN 45-6038633 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$70.7M
▲ 11.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$63.6M
Net assets
$77.9M
Employees
136
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—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 Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund— 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 rating15 mo reserves · +10% 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 Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund: 15 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
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. For Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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 Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide health and welfare benefits
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1951, Fargo, ND, 58107
- City
- Fargo
- State
- North Dakota
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.3M (FY2013) to $70.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $494KNet assets $77.9M
Operating margin
10.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78.4M
Total liabilities
$494K
Net assets
$77.9M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
18
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,730,366▲11.2% | $63,646,958▼3.8% | $77,882,839▲15.7% | $78,376,695▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $63,592,219▲24.4% | $66,144,964▲15.7% | $67,317,859▲3.6% | $67,879,921▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,109,477▲0.4% | $57,172,748▲8.9% | $64,999,711▼15.8% | $65,482,943▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $50,890,330▲15.6% | $52,522,962▲3.9% | $77,226,298▲3.6% | $77,871,417▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $44,024,852▼4.1% | $50,530,073▲5.3% | $74,573,104 | $75,125,454▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $45,923,989▲14.2% | $48,008,635▲11.1% | $74,558,267▲6.2% | $74,998,819▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $40,209,689▲4.1% | $43,209,607▲8.4% | $70,180,395▼7.6% | $70,933,956▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $38,638,985▲3.5% | $39,849,588▼6.2% | $75,977,175▲5.7% | $76,342,715▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $37,328,803▲3.9% | $42,481,665▲19.0% | $71,874,937▼5.1% | $72,581,484▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,916,009▼0.8% | $35,696,965▲9.7% | $75,733,399▼1.6% | $76,508,400▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,192,523▲12.1% | $32,551,979▲1.6% | $76,992,441▲8.2% | $78,591,481▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,292,530 | $32,044,172▼0.8% | $71,158,979▲9.9% | $71,566,477▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $32,290,751▲23.4% | $64,768,514▲6.7% | $64,807,289▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $26,160,513▼2.8% | $60,705,875▲6.6% | $60,758,744▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $26,911,853 | $56,953,195 | $57,470,013 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Bowersox | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob Wolf | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian Spader | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles Kacher | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chris Baker | Trustee - Past | 1 | — |
| Danny Robinson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Duane Haertling | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dylan Meyer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Edward Christian | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jacob Nye | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Denault | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joel Vanderslice | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kyle Mckenna | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Bunach | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mike Fanning | Trustee - Past | 1 | — |
| Mike Plank | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Paul Comeau | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robert Jarding | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Thomas Emerson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Tom Keck | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecross Blueshield of North Dakota | Plan Administration and Claims Processin | $2,014,048 |
| United Actuarial Services | Actuarial Services | $103,205 |
| Optumrx | Claims Processing | $101,633 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-6038633, based in Fargo, North Dakota.
- What is Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund's EIN?
- Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-6038633.
- How much revenue does Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund report?
- Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund reported $70,730,366 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Angela Bowersox (Trustee).
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Data for Dakotas & Western Minnesota Industry Health & Welfare Fund (EIN 45-6038633) 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.