2024-08-14T16:30:13-05:00 2023-09-30 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 4585 Coleman St Ste 200 Bismarck ND 58503 990 2022-10-01 456012318 Dakota Medical Foundation DAKO 7012710263 4321 20th Ave S Fargo ND 58103 Michael Schumacher CFO 7012710263 2024-08-14 1 1 Lisa Chaffee CPA P00193453 7012551091 2024-08-13 2022 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z J Patrick Traynor 4321 20th Ave S Fargo ND 58103 5691966 0 X www.dakmed.org X 1960 ND We lead initiatives to create a region of the healthiest people, build the fundraising success of charities, and invest in new ideas that create widespread health improvement. 13 13 9 250 0 0 13305057 3148146 328724 274499 1632592 1768978 0 59590 15266373 5251213 1700570 2049239 0 0 1069378 1169016 0 0 0 1247953 1700917 4017901 4919172 11248472 332041 52060248 52312824 9725679 8954806 42334569 43358018 X With the aim to positively impact health in our region, Dakota Medical Foundation hosts a family of programs and education initiatives. We lead initiatives to create a region of the healthiest people, build the fundraising success of charities, and invest in new ideas that create widespread health improvement.We further invest our resources in helping charities become exceptional at fundraising. With adequate money for their missions, organizations multiply their impact on health and quality of life. 1 0 2885412 2046864 274499 Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) and its supporting organization, Dakota Medical Charities (DMC), (the "Foundations") are recognized leaders dedicated to addressing societal health problems and improving the health and quality of life for people across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. The Foundations focus their grants and initiative programs in support of the following areas: Access to Healthcare, Chronic Disease Prevention, Organizational Effectiveness, and Innovation. ACCESS TO HEALTHCARELend A Hand Up Initiative: In 2007, Dakota Medical Foundation established the Lend A Hand Up Initiative to provide financial and fundraising assistance to a defined charitable class of families and individuals in Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN that experience financial hardships due to catastrophic medical issues. In 2019, the mission was expanded to include residents of Becker County, MN. In 2022, the mission was expanded to include financial hardship due to a traumatic event or recent loss of life, in addition to critical health issues. In 2023, the Lend A Hand Up program helped raise $2 million for 70 qualified families. Lend A Hand Up participated in Giving Hearts Day 2023 and raised nearly $125,000 to support financial boosts distributed to each family served by the program. The Foundations have provided boost funding totaling more than $3 million since 2008. 1264669 2375 ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESSIn 2023, the Foundations provided $113,000 in grants to Impact Foundation for training and coaching nonprofit leaders involved in Giving Hearts Day across the region. Impact Training and Coaching: The High Impact Institute's ultimate goal is to help individuals and organizations unlock their potential to serve. The High Impact Institute works to help charities build a systematic approach to fundraising and a high impact approach to Board-CEO-team leadership. The High Impact Institute also serves as a co-host and fundraising coach for charities in Giving Hearts Day, one of the first and longest running giving days in the United States. Since 2008, Giving Hearts Day has helped charities raise more than $165 million to improve health and quality of life in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. DMF Center for Excellence & Innovation: In March 2013, DMF opened a newly-constructed 18,800 square foot building as a gift to the community serving as a nonprofit community center to educate and train area nonprofits, as well as a gathering space for local nonprofits. In 2023, 228 nonprofits used the facility at little or no cost for nearly 500 training, education, and retreat events with more than 8,000 community members in attendance. Since March 2013, over 1,500 nonprofits have utilized the space for 3,100 events with more than 93,000 combined attendees.GivingHeartsDay.org: This technology platform allows charities to accept online contributions from donors, share their stories, and engage volunteers. The website received several upgrades including an update to the admin features to improve charity satisfaction, functionality and overall user experience. The platform also leveraged a stress testing environment to refine high-performance system architecture.Giving Hearts Day Initiative: Together, with Impact Foundation and the Alex Stern Family Foundation, Dakota Medical Foundation hosts an annual 24-hour giving day to boost charity awareness and volunteering and giving in our region. Since inception in 2008, Giving Hearts Day has generated contributions for charities across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota totaling more than $165 million. In fiscal year 2023, Foundation staff led and coordinated the complex undertaking of managing 562 charitable causes and nearly 42,000 donors' experience in our region's most generous day. In 2023, the Foundations expanded ways to give through donation of goods and food items. Area businesses and food pantries hosted the first-ever statewide Giving Hearts Day Food Drive with more than 8,500 pounds of food donated and distributed to food pantries and charities across North Dakota. The Foundations have provided nearly $7.3 million in matching fund grants and incentive grants for participating organizations since inception. 4150081 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 18 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MN X Michael Schumacher 7012710263 4321 20th Ave S Fargo ND 58103 J Patrick Traynor Executive Director 20.00 21.00 X 227230 227230 86574 Michael Schumacher CFO 20.00 21.00 X 0 219201 48599 Rob Lauf DDS Vice Chair (Oct- Dec 22)/ Chair (Jan-Sept 23) 4.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Amanda Thomas Director/Chair (Oct - Dec 22) 2.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Nola McNeally JD Director/Vice Chair (Jan - Sept 23) 2.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Kennelly Secretary 3.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Monson Treasurer 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Hope Yongsmith MD Director (Oct -Dec 22) 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Akkerman MD Director 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Mathison MD Director 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julene Brown RN Director 2.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Thompson Director 2.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 Barbra Brookshire OD Director 2.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 John Deutsch Pharm D Director 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Seth Novak Director (Oct -Dec 22) 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kim Meyer Director 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Kuhn CNP Director (Jan - Sept 23) 2.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 227230 446431 135173 1 0 1 0 TL Stroh Archietcts 8 7th Street N Fargo ND 58102 Architectural Services 302550 SEI Investments 1 Freedom Valley Drive Oaks PA 19456 Investment management 139707 2 9050 9800 500000 2629296 1127317 3148146 Management fees 900099 271513 271513 2986 2986 274499 833675 833675 1328738 0 393435 1328738 -393435 935303 935303 106908 9800 47318 59590 59590 5251213 274499 0 1828568 2046864 2046864 2375 2375 512036 460832 51204 496787 454091 42696 36022 33098 2924 76121 69286 6835 48050 43607 4443 5549 5549 20300 20300 187981 169183 18798 292289 84853 207436 85579 66471 19108 76615 18868 57747 36132 36132 240289 185990 54299 13568 4835 8733 197745 165655 32090 111987 111987 341733 169492 172241 44989 22064 22925 Dues & Subscriptions 46161 4398 41763 4919172 4150081 769091 0 10398105 9549236 116117 50834 340461 291748 46058 31932 14788181 3652043 11771804 11136138 11096231 12769960 18286302 18472036 5170 10940 52060248 52312824 300797 287280 2000 0 3785716 3401387 2027105 1912003 3610061 3354136 9725679 8954806 X 24865532 24679828 17469037 18678190 42334569 43358018 52060248 52312824 332041 691408 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6305390 4179670 3787055 13305057 3148146 30725318 6305390 4179670 3787055 13305057 3148146 30725318 5272472 25452846 131250 200418 590783 1029950 833675 2786076 59590 59590 33570984 1327620 0.75820 0.76810 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 47 1 1440084 180 441522 0 5151304 12044 1 1 15421650 374834 1373199 386807 16782876 17079114 620404 -1920744 357124 15421650 15481089 493437 1432884 328296 17079114 14344469 422228 1055121 340729 15481089 11202777 2576653 779782 214743 14344469 0.00000 0.85940 0.14060 0 1 1 8753516 8753516 3592525 1584857 2007668 1773134 1537897 235237 669006 529289 139717 11136138 SEI Special Situations 1000883 F SEI Structured Credit 5664864 F SEI Core Properties 4016104 F Sterling Office & Industrial Trust 3399261 F Edgewood REIT 2980424 F State Bankshares, Inc. 1410500 F 18472036 Demutualization 325901 Related Party Payables 3028235 3354136 X 5458603 691408 47318 738726 4719877 187981 343355 531336 5251213 4435154 47318 47318 4387836 187981 343355 531336 4919172 Part V, Line 4: Dakota Medical Foundation's endowments consist of funds established by donors to support the mission and programs within Dakota Medical Foundation's service area. Dakota Medical Foundation's endowments may include both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the Board of Directors to function as endowments. The corpus of the donor restricted endowment will be maintained in perpetuity, or as otherwise directed under the donor agreement. Part X, Line 2: Dakota Medical Foundation believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting the annual Form 990 filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the consolidated financial statements. Dakota Medical Foundation would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties were incurred. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Event Expenses 47,318. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Related Party Transfer 343,355. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Event Expenses 47,318. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Related Party Transfer 343,355. Central America and the Caribbean - Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, 0 0 Investments 6666000 0 0 0 0 0 0 6666000 0 6666000 1 0 1 0 0 0 Part III Accounting Method: Schedule F, Part IV: The Foundation reviews its direct and indirect investments during the tax period for determining required foreign filings. The Foundation has ownership interests in foreign corporations. The Foundation would file Form 5471 or Form 926 if the ownership met the requirements for filing. The Foundation's ownership in foreign corporations did not require filing Form 5471. The Foundation's ownership in foreign corporations did not require filing Form 926. Little Black Dress & Tie Event 58169 9800 48369 2250 10383 125 5664 Stars Gala - Henriks Heros 37438 37438 5000 6316 4995 1 21101 21101 12585 116708 9800 106908 7250 16699 125 23244 47318 59590 1 Bio Girls 4225 38th St S Suite 202 Fargo ND 58104 810792142 501(c)(3) 9500 0 promote self-esteem and mental well being in adolescent girls Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation 25093 150th Ave N Ulen MN 56585 842250737 501(c)(3) 12000 0 provide support for veterans and raise awareness of PTSD amount veterans Casselton Park Disctrict PO Box 97 Casselton ND 58012 456006765 Casselton Park Distr 10000 0 support 5th Quarter project providing safe, drug and alcohol-free activities for youth in Casselton, ND Child Evangelism Fellowship of FM Area PO Box 265 West Fargo ND 58078 237136429 501(c)(3) 5500 0 provide resources for afterschool programs and summer camps Churches United for the Homeless 1901 1st Ave N Moorhead MN 56560 411594892 501(c)(3) 10500 0 support shelter for homeless Community Violence Intervention Center Inc 211 S 4th St Grand Forks ND 58201 450359167 501(c)(3) 6500 0 support of leadership to end violence and deliver safety and healing Cullen Children's Foundation PO Box 594 West Fargo ND 58078 770636521 501(c)(3) 142698 0 support children's healthcare needs with an emphasis on cancer Dear NICU Mama 9 8th St S 146 Fargo ND 58103 842458534 501(c)(3) 10835 0 provide first-aid and health/hygiene items Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Inc 29409 170th St Detroit Lakes MN 56501 272089583 501(c)(3) 15000 0 provide scholarships for underprivileged youth to gain access to healthy winter outdoor activities Emergency Food Pantry 1101 4TH AVE N Fargo ND 58103 510138107 501(c)(3) 8000 0 help feed the citizens of Cass and Clay counties Essentia Health Foundation Fargo 3000 32nd Ave S Fargo ND 58103 271984704 501(c)(3) 9500 0 Program support for health-related services . F5 Project 1122 1st Ave N Fargo ND 58102 814658673 501(c)(3) 7000 0 Support for health-related services and first aid items. Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation 700 7th St S Fargo ND 58103 456000294 501(c)(3) 31500 0 Support for necessary health and wellness items and clothing Fraser Ltd 2902 South University Dr Fargo ND 58103 450226418 501(c)(3) 28500 0 support youth and capital campaign for expansion of transitional youth services programs Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley 2600 3rd Ave N Fargo ND 58102 842865001 501(c)(3) 25000 0 provide furnishings for local families in crisis or challenge Great Plains Food Bank 1720 3rd Avenue N Fargo ND 58102 450226421 501(c)(3) 11390 0 provide health-related services by distributing food to the hungry instead of it going to waste HERO 5012 53RD STREET S SUITE C Fargo ND 58104 450457109 501(c)(3) 10962 0 provide health-related services by recycling healthcare equipment Hope Blooms PO Box 9705 Fargo ND 58106 822043167 501(c)(3) 6500 0 provide social and emotional well being by repurposing, rearranging and redistributing donated flowers Jail Chaplains 1111 WESTRAC DRIVE S SUITE 100 Fargo ND 58103 204363997 501(c)(3) 20400 0 support health-related services by providing tools to help people address life controlling problems and move to healthier choices and new clothing to men and women being released from prison Landon's Light Foundation 2809 Pyle Lane E West Fargo ND 58078 843421530 501(c)(3) 10700 0 Provide support to children battling a medical condition. Legacy Children's Foundation 725 28TH STREET N Fargo ND 58102 453621605 501(c)(3) 5500 0 support young people by providing tools and connections to bring hope, encouragement and sense of community Lend A Hand Up 4321 20th Ave S Fargo ND 58103 824471241 501(c)(3) 343355 0 Program support for individuals experiencing a medical crisis by providing grocery and gas gift cards and boost grants. Moorhead Youth Hockey Association 707 Main Ave SE Moorhead MN 56560 237221429 501(c)(3) 10000 0 assist children families with their mental health National Multiple Sclerosis Society 2829 University Ave Ste 900 Minneapolis MN 55414 135661935 501(c)(3) 7250 0 support MS research and provide assistance to families affect by MS NDSU Foundation PO Box 5144 Fargo ND 58105 237120898 501(c)(3) 13000 0 Program support for students in health related fields including nursing and pharmacy New Life Center 1902 3RD AVE N Fargo ND 58102 450228056 501(c)(3) 38000 0 provide support to help men move from homelessness including support for shelter supervisors North Dakota Dental Foundation 4321 20th Ave S Fargo ND 58103 363487515 501(c)(3) 261225 0 Program support to provide dental treatment to rural ND areas and Mission of Mercy. North Dakota Office of the Governor Office of Recovery Reinvented Bismarck ND 58505 450309764 ND Office of the Gov 106500 0 Program support for the First Lady's platform to eliminate the shame and stigma of addiction and promote recovery though education and advocacy. Oak Grove Lutheran School 124 N Terrace N Fargo ND 58102 450226473 501(c)(3) 11000 0 Program support for health and fitness activities for youth Optometric Foundation of North Dakota 4321 20th Ave S Fargo ND 58103 770599827 501(c)(3) 45184 0 Program support to provide eye exams to children aged 4 and 5 years old and eliminate vision problems. People's Rising Academy 4779 63rd Street S Fargo ND 58104 842873935 501(c)(3) 20400 0 Program support for the Garden of Healing. Pink Plaid 4009 Carmell Pl West Fargo ND 58078 844618603 501(c)(3) 22110 0 provide health-related services to cancer patients Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley 4757 Agassiz Crossing S Fargo ND 58104 450365598 501(c)(3) 7700 0 Program support to provide housing for family members of critically ill children including funding of a memorial room The Salvation Army 304 Roberts St N Fargo ND 58102 410698597 501(c)(3) 9500 0 providing food and housing support to those in need St Gerards Community Of Care PO Box 448 Hankinson ND 58041 450234473 501(c)(3) 31500 0 Program support for health-related services for those requiring skilled nursing care Saint Gianna's Home Inc 15605 County Road 15 Minto ND 582619476 010575746 501(c)(3) 12000 0 Program support for health-related services. Soul Solutions Recovery Center Inc 1801 38th Street S Fargo ND 58103 843025490 501(c)(3) 12500 0 support for people suffering from substance use disorders including sponsoring certification costs St Paul's Newman Center 1141 University Dr N Fargo ND 58102 450276091 501(c)(3) 47000 0 support youth mental and physical health and help fund new chapel The Great North Pole 3220 4th St E West Fargo ND 58078 821969429 501(c)(3) 12000 0 Program support to provide hygiene and first aid products to underprivileged children in the community. The Perry Center 2355 Meadow Ridge Pkwy West Fargo ND 58078 450391706 501(c)(3) 20000 0 provide support for women facing unexpected pregnancy - provide funding for bedroom expansion including furniture TNT Kid's Fitness & Gymnastics 2800 MAIN AVE Fargo ND 58103 203459549 501(c)(3) 10200 0 Program support for health-related services, and special needs programming. UND Alumni Association And Foundation 3501 UNIVERSITY AVE STOP 8157 Grand Forks ND 582028157 450348296 501(c)(3) 20000 0 Program support for Parkinson's related education, research and PT/OT/Speech Therapy classes for students and staff Valley Christian Counseling 1112 Nodak Drive Fargo ND 58103 450419100 501(c)(3) 20500 0 support of mental wellness including parent education We Are Everywhere PO Box 202 West Fargo ND 58078 825118143 501(c)(3) 10500 0 financial support for healthcare and mental health professionals attending medical conference Women's Care Center 103 N UNIVERSITY DRIVE Fargo ND 58102 450384081 501(c)(3) 13500 0 Program support for health-related services and to provide multiple services, resources, and comfort to parents, families and friends who have or will experience perinatal loss. YMCA Of Cass And Clay Counties 400 1ST AVENUE SOUTH Fargo ND 58103 450232696 501(c)(3) 6700 0 Program support for health-related activities and to provide scholarships to underprivileged youth for participation in activities. Young Life Fargo Moorhead 155 Prairiewood Dr S Fargo ND 58103 840385934 501(c)(3) 10000 0 promote well being in young people YWCA Cass Clay 4650 38TH AVE S SUITE 110 Fargo ND 581048529 450226435 501(c)(3) 27600 0 Program support to provide emergency shelter services for women and children and other health related services. 48 0 Part I, Line 2: The Foundations have the following grant programs, and the annual budgeted amounts are approved by the Board: Program Grants (including Innovation grants, Responsive grants, Board discretionary grants, the Member and Staff Match Program, and Named Fund and Fiscal Sponsor grants) and the three Strategic Platform Initiatives: Improving Health/Access to Healthcare, Chronic Disease Prevention and Organizational Effectiveness. For the named fund and fiscal sponsor grants, the advisor of the fund or fiscal sponsor project makes a recommendation for the grant on a grant request form. The Director of Development and Development Specialist confirm that the recommendation fits within the guidelines of the fund/fiscal sponsor agreement, that the recommended grantee has 501c3 status, verifies there are sufficient funds available for the grant and submits the grant request to the Executive Director for final approval. Any charitable grant that is $10,000 or more is sent with a grant agreement for the receiving organization to review, sign, and return. They are then required to provide the Foundation with an Impact report within a year of receiving the funds. For the member and staff match program, the DMF member designates the nonprofit organization to receive the match and the Development Specialist coordinates with the Director of Development on the payment voucher and approval by the Executive Director. The Executive Director also receives requests for charitable contributions and other responsive grants from nonprofits and determines and works with the Director of Executive Operations to determine the approved amount. All grant requests are approved by the Executive Director and any grant greater than $10,000 is approved by the Treasurer for final payment. X 1 1 X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J Patrick Traynor Executive Director 182330 182330 43634 43634 1266 1266 22800 22800 20487 20487 270517 270517 0 0 Michael Schumacher CFO 0 178108 0 40056 0 1037 0 32679 0 15920 0 267800 0 0 Part I, Line 1a Executive Director's taxable income included a paid UND Champion Club membership ($1,500) reported in his W-2 wages for 2022. X 8 820392 Avg Hi/Low Value X 2 306925 Opinions of Experts 2 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The amounts reported for the number of contributions or items contributed represent the number of contributions received during the year. Form 990, Part III, line 2 In August 2023, DMF hosted a summit featuring keynote speaker Dr. Anna Lembke, a Stanford University psychiatrist and author of the bestselling "Dopamine Nation." Dr. Lembke spoke about digital addiction and how the devise we use on a daily basis have hijacked the pleasure centers of our brains. The interest in and response to the event was overwhelming, and we developed this toolkit as a way to not only keep the dangers of digital addiction top of mind but also to provide practical solutions for parents and families dealing with the challenge on a daily basis. The Foundation also designed and distributed thousands of digital well-being magnets to individuals, families, and businesses free of charge. The magnet identified 10 digital well-being habits to implement at home or work. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Committee will be comprised of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, the Chairs of the Finance/Investment Committee, High Impact Governance Committee, and up to two Board members at-large. The Immediate Past Chair shall also serve on the Executive Committee. The Board member(s) at-large shall be elected by the Board at its organizational meeting. Four (4) members of the total committee membership shall be members of the medical staff of hospitals or clinics. The Executive Committee: A. Shall be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Foundations. B. May review actions of all the Foundation's committees and give recommendations to the Board. C. Shall annually evaluate the performance of the Executive Director and may appoint a Compensation Subcommittee to conduct the evaluation. D. Shall set the Executive Director's annual compensation and terms of employment. E. Shall recommend to the Board a succession planning process for recruiting and selecting a Executive Director of the Foundation in the event of a vacancy in the position. F. Shall review and may make expenditures up to and including fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) without Board approval unless otherwise specifically prohibited. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Michael Schumacher has a business relationship, as an employee and CFO of Dakota Medical Charities (a related organization), with J. Patrick Traynor who serves as the President and is an employee of Dakota Medical Foundation, and the Board members of the Foundations pursuant to the business relationship definition per IRS guidelines. Board members include: Barbra Brookshire, OD, Julene Brown, RN, Chris Kennelly, Susan Mathison, M.D., Jennifer Thompson, Eric Monson, Hope Yongsmith (term ended January 2023), Seth Novak (term ended January 2023), Amanda Thomas, Rob Lauf, DDS, Nola McNeally, John Deutsch, PharmD., Kim Meyer, David Akkerman, M.D., and Jessica Kuhn, CNP. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Dakota Medical Foundation is a member organization comprised of up to 220 Members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Members elect the Board of Directors annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b The Board of Directors may not sell, assign, commit or otherwise dispose of a significant portion of the assets of the Foundation without membership approval. Also, any amendment to the Articles of Incorporation must be approved by a majority of the directors of the corporation and at any duly held meeting of the members of the corporation by a vote of not less than two-thirds of those present or represented by proxy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is provided to all Board members for review and comment prior to filing. In addition, the filed copy is presented as an agenda item at the next scheduled Board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board Members and staff are annually required to review and declare conflicts. Members of the Foundations' management follow written procedures for staff conflicts. Board Members abstain from voting on any issues that create a conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Executive Director's performance and compensation are reviewed annually by the Executive Committee. The Executive Director's compensation changes are approved by the Board. The Executive Director's compensation was reviewed in July 2022 by RPVerchota & Associates LLC, an independent human resource consulting firm engaged by the Board to establish a reasonable and competitive base compensation range. Changes to compensation in subsequent years are based on the established range, performance and inflationary changes, and compared with the Council on Foundations' annual salary surveys and other available relevant sources. Other staff compensation ranges are reviewed by the Executive Committee and/or the Executive Director and compared periodically with the Council on Foundations' salary surveys and other available relevant sources. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Foundations make their governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited consolidated financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Finance/Investment Committee has responsibility for oversight of the annual audit of the Foundations' consolidated financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. The Finance/Investment Committee recommends to the Board of Directors for approval the results of the annual audit and the annual selection of the independent accountant. Dakota Medical Charities 4321 20th Ave S Fargo ND 58103 450368679 Supporting Organization ND 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I Dakota Medical Foundation 1 Lend A Hand Up 4321 20th Ave S Fargo ND 58103 824471241 Supporting Organization ND 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I Dakota Medical Foundation 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 Dakota Medical Charities Q 2737699 Direct Cost Dakota Medical Charities C 500000 Cash Value Dakota Medical Charities P 2771085 Direct Cost Lend A Hand Up Q 1140847 Direct Cost Lend A Hand Up B 343355 Cash Value Dakota Medical Charities E 1957221 Amount Owed