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North Dakota Trade Office Inc

EIN 84-1636215 · Fargo, ND

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What it says it does

PROVIDE EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND EXPERTISE SO THAT NORTH DAKOTA COMPANIES DEVELOP THEIR EXPORT BUSINESS.

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

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

Programs described in its return (3)

REVERSE TRADE MISSION - INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES TRAVEL TO NORTH DAKOTA TO LEARN ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA PRODUCTS/SERVICES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. SPONSOR OF BIG IRON WHICH IS AN ANNUAL EVENT OF NEW FARM EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE LIAISON BETWEEN AGRI-BUSINESS DEALERS AND NEW TRADE PARTNER.
GLOBAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, TRADE TALK SEMINARS, AND EXPORTECH EDUCATION PROGRAMS - PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS AND AVAILABLE ON A FEE BASIS TO THE PUBLIC. SEMINARS AND TRAINING PROVIDED BY NATIONAL EXPERTS ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL. EXPORT ASSISTANT PROGRAM PROVIDES GRADUATE STUDENTS TO MEMBERS TO ALLOW THE MEMBERS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE TO THE PARTICULAR COUNTRIES THEY ARE EXECUTING TRADE BUSINESS. PROVIDE DAY TO DAY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO CLIENT. PROVIDE WEB BASED DATA SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES. MANAGE, VERIFY AND REIMBURSED ND EXPORTER FUNDS FROM STEP PROGRAM.
TRADE MISSION - NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESSES AND OTHERS TRAVEL ABROAD TO TOUR AND MEET POTENTIAL TRADE PARTNERS FOR NORTH DAKOTA PRODUCTS.

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

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.

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