2024-04-01T09:36:05-05:00 2023-06-30 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 1730 Burnt Boat Loop Ste 100 Bismarck ND 585030886 990 2022-07-01 363264160 North Dakota Soybean Growers Association NORT 7016405215 4852 Rocking Horse Circle S Fargo ND 58104 Kasey Bitz President 7016405215 2024-03-29 1 Kasey Bitz XXX-XX-XXXX 1 Lisa Chaffee CPA P00193453 7012551091 2024-03-29 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Kasey Bitz 4852 Rocking Horse Circle S Fargo ND 58104 546551 0 9305 X www.ndsoygrowers.com X 1983 ND The NDSGA advocates for soybean growers at the legislature in Bismarck, through alliance and coalitions. It provides member services while working to recruit and retain members. 14 14 3 15 86150 0 39556 26760 506330 506301 12577 475 -3054 -5408 555409 528128 5000 5000 0 0 154626 141196 0 0 0 390983 405886 550609 552082 4800 -23954 257719 260340 51061 77636 206658 182704 X Creating partnerships to improve the quality and profitability of North Dakota soybean growers and to develop community leaders. The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association is a statewide not-for-profit, member-driven Organization. We exist to conduct legislative activities in Bismarck, N.D. and Washington, D.C. to improve the sustainable prosperity of its members and the entire soybean industry. The North Dakota organization is one of 26 soybean-producing states affiliated with the American Soybean Association. 0 0 The NDSGA contracts with the ND Soybean Council each year to promote the soybean industry and provide educational and leadership opportunities for ND soybean farmers. NDSGA continually recruits ND soybean farmers to become members of our association. There were 607 members as of 06/30/2023. Soybean Expo - This is an annual event held in Fargo, ND in conjunction with the ND Soybean Council. Educational meetings and a trade show are held throughout the day. About 400 people attended the event. 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 X Nancy Johnson 7016405215 4852 Rocking Horse Circle S Fargo ND 58103 Kasey Bitz President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Ryan Pederson Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Greg Gussiaas Secretary 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Spencer Endrud Treasurer 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Mike Appert Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Cook Director (Beg 10/2022) 0.10 X 0 0 0 Andrew Cossette Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Josh Gackle Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Dustin Helmick Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Chris McDonald Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Monte Peterson Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Justin Sherlock Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Josh Stutrud Director 0.10 X 0 0 0 Nancy Johnson Executive Director 40.00 X 70874 0 6480 70874 0 6480 0 0 0 0 0 19460 7300 26760 Advertising Contracts 513120 440398 354248 86150 Soybean Expo 900099 34780 34780 Membership Dues 900099 31123 31123 506301 475 475 13015 19460 18423 -5408 -5408 528128 420151 86150 -4933 5000 82690 31226 4910 7942 14428 15 16874 24511 5322 11250 9137 18631 4896 32942 15787 45000 24477 5741 Soybean Magazine 171477 Professional Associatio 7525 12301 552082 138741 113333 30949 71831 5891 1870 183327 125666 82138 57661 0 15645 257719 260340 13076 16214 37985 44717 0 16705 51061 77636 X 206658 182704 206658 182704 257719 260340 -23954 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 0 0 183327 125666 57661 57661 Right-of-Use Asset 15645 15645 Operating Lease Liability 16705 16705 X Part X, Line 2: Management believes that the Association has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The Association would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred. Golf Tournaments -Fargo & Jamestown 32475 19460 13015 1920 699 6768 9036 0 32475 19460 13015 1920 699 6768 9036 18423 -5408 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Committee is the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. All are members of the governing body. The Executive Committee has the authority to spend $2,500 without prior board approval. The Executive Committee consists of 4 members of the governing body. The powers of the Executive Committee shall be delegated from the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 North Dakota Soybean Growers Association updated it's bylaws during fiscal year June 30, 2023, effective for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. The bylaws were changed to have fifteen members of the board, reorganized the districts served, minor adjustments to director terms, and officer responsibilities. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 There is only one class of members. Any person who is an actual producer of soybeans, or is interested in the production, use, improvement or the marketing of soybeans in North Dakota may become a member upon the payment of annual dues. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Each membership shall be entitled to one vote on each matter at any meeting of the members. In the case of a partnership, company, organization, agency or corporation, one individual must be designated as a voting member. No voting by proxy or mail will be permitted. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Any alteration, amendment, or repeal of the Bylaws must be approved by a majority of the members at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the tax Form 990 will be electronically sent to all the board members prior to being filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Each member of the board is required to complete and sign a conflict of interest questionnaire. The Executive Committee determines whether a conflict exists and reviews actual conflicts. Depending on the conflict, a board member may be asked to recuse him/herself from a specific vote or may be asked to step down from the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Executive Committee negotiated with the Executive Director based on approval of a package from the entire board of directors. The Executive Committee determines the compensation package based on an informal survey of compensation paid by similar organizations. The process was last conducted in 2019. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The documents are available to the public upon written or phone request.