2025-11-13T10:06:45-06:00 2024-12-31 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 4310 17th Ave S PO Box 2545 Fargo ND 581082545 990 2024-01-01 821969429 The Great North Pole GREA 7014122366 3220 4th St E 201 West Fargo ND 58078 Shannon Thornton Executive Director 7014122366 2025-11-12 1 1 Anne Stoll CPA P00529460 7012398500 2025-11-12 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Shannon Thornton 3220 4th St E 201 West Fargo ND 58078 1549221 0 X https://www.thegreatnorthpole.org/ X 2017 ND To help families in need by providing basic needs and gifts during the Christmas season. 15 15 1 2000 0 0 1138987 1388731 0 0 0 0 -32000 -58154 1106987 1330577 937553 1184697 0 0 83117 80169 0 0 39113 78227 88987 1098897 1353853 8090 -23276 470003 442203 9841 1951 460162 440252 X The Great North Pole's mission is to work with local non-profits and community partnerships to help children and families in need in the counties of Cass & Clay. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the joy of Christmas and the holiday season. 0 0 1261561 1184697 In 2024 The Great North Pole offered Helpful Holiday Boxes to 856 families living in Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN.The Great North Pole provides information on their program to local schools and other non-profits within their area. For example, children that are part of the free or reduced meal program would be provided information on the program. There is then an application process to "opt-in" to the receipt of the Helpful Holiday Boxes.By creating invaluable local and national corporate relationships and strong community partnerships the Great North Pole multiplies many times over the original monetary donations made and turning those funds into retail goods. By stretching every dollar further, it allows us to help more families in need and provide not only basic needs to our community members, but also winter wear and gifts to the children of these families. 1261561 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 X Michelle Killoran 7019363628 3220 4th St E Suite 201 West Fargo ND 58078 Nicholas Killoran Past President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Rachel Thurs President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lora Stebleton Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Michelle Killoran Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Johnson Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Amy Lammers Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brandon Raboin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kayce Halley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Thurs Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Thorsrud Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Martodam Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tiffany Scheel Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tricia Barse Director (until July 2024) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elisha Beck Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jenna Wilm Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sean Elsner Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Thornton Executive Director 40.00 X 72996 0 0 72996 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 350966 1037765 976919 1388731 160490 350966 218644 -58154 -58154 1330577 0 0 -58154 1184697 1184697 72996 58397 3650 10949 7173 5738 359 1076 2181 2181 15252 98 10742 4412 15376 5146 2885 7345 666 35 620 11 17163 17163 1898 40 1390 468 11162 11162 Bank Fees 9386 80 79 9227 Volunteer Expenses 3751 3721 30 Fundraising Expenses 1398 1398 Giving Week Expenses 1294 1294 9460 2315 2918 4227 1353853 1261561 53179 39113 195019 174619 2500 9500 270484 258084 2000 0 470003 442203 9841 1951 9841 1951 X 0 0 0 0 460162 440252 460162 440252 470003 442203 -23276 3366 0 X 0 0 0 X 319315 1298283 1085160 1138987 1388731 5230476 319315 1298283 1085160 1138987 1388731 5230476 2119783 3110693 5230476 0.59470 0.57950 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Great North Pole Gala 511456 350966 160490 53986 106164 38422 17889 2183 511456 350966 160490 53986 106164 38422 17889 2183 218644 -58154 1 Helpful Holiday Boxes 3522 1184697 FMV Personal hygiene and clothing items provided to families in need Part I, Line 2: There is an application process to 'opt-in' to the receipt of these Helpful Holiday Boxes. After the number is estabilished we make our purchases from our 'for-profit' partners. In 2024, 856 families opted in to the program which equated to 3,522 individuals. Part III, Column f: "Deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, laundry detergent, fabric softener, shampoo, conditioner, winter hats, winter coats, socks, sweatshirts, snow pants, t-shirts, blankets, food, and kids games." X 849878 Donor Rcpt/Lowest Retail X 77508 127041 Lowest Retail 1 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The number of items contributed are reported in column (b). Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Nicholas Killoran and Michelle Killoran - family relationship Richard Thurs and Rachel Thurs - family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the full board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and Treasurer and provided to the board prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an Interested Person, which is defined as the founder and any director, officer, or committee chair with Board of Director delegated powers, must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with Board of Director delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the Interested Person, he/she shall leave the Board of Directors or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board of Directors compiled data from comparable non-profits in the region and determined compensation based on those findings. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.