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Consensus Council Inc

EIN 45-0418456 · Bismarck, ND

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FACILITATING CONVERSATIONS AND BUILDING AGREEMENTS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE, TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES, AND ADVANCE THE PUBLIC GOOD.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$836,937
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
14
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$93,549, exec directo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $536,685 spent. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM - STATEWIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE INVOLVED IN AND IMPACTED BY CRIME AND OTHER HARMS. CONSENSUS COUNCIL EMPLOYS A DEDICATED TEAM OF TRAINED PROFESSIONALS ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AIMS TO PROVIDE A RESPECTFUL, COMPASSIONATE, AND HEALING RESPONSE TO CRIME AND CONFLICT BY SEEKING TO RESTORE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THOSE HARMED BY AN OFFENSE. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES ACCOUNTABILITY FROM THE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE AND PROMOTES SAFE, SECURE, AND PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES.
  2. $54,952 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS THE COUNCIL WORKS WITH A VARIETY OF ENTITIES TO CUSTOM DESIGN PROCESSES BRINGING DIVERSE VIEWPOINTS TOGETHER TO SEEK COMMON GROUND. COUNCIL FACILITATORS AND STAFF PROVIDE ASSISTANCE BUILDING PUBLIC POLICY AGREEMENTS.
  3. $32,166 spent. INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATORS' FORUM THE INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATORS' FORUM (ILF) IS A NONPARTISAN, CONSENSUS- ORIENTED CONVENING OF LEGISLATORS FROM THE NORTHERN PLAINS REGION OF NORTH AMERICA (MB, MN, ND, SD). LEGISLATORS FROM ACROSS THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM MEET, LEARN, SHARE INFORMATION, EXPLORE PROBLEMS, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND DEVELOP COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES AND SOLUTIONS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF ISSUES RELEVANT TO AND AFFECTING THEIR JURISDICTIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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