Nonprofit · EIN 26-0625504
GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION
Also known as Grand Forks Park District
Tax-exempt · GRAND FORKS, ND 58208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $525,528 | $407,207 | $118,321 | $6,770,694 | $4,735,327 | $2,035,367 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,311,002 | $1,508,891 | -$197,889 | $7,237,013 | $5,122,086 | $2,114,927 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,848,128 | $1,058,876 | $789,252 | $8,165,040 | $5,602,501 | $2,562,539 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $192,041
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $114,213
- Net rental income
- $21,393
- Other revenue
- $219,274
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $391,729
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,500
- Program services (functional)
- $393,397
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,810
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,237,013
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,770,694
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,735,327
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,035,367
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,035,367
- Gross receipts
- $610,911
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- ND
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE HELLYER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $143,338 | $19,757 |
| JEFF LANCASTER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTATION Highest-paid employee | 0.5 | $0 | $102,993 | $32,163 |
| JILL NELSON | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 0.5 | $0 | $101,776 | $32,163 |
| GREG LADOUCEUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| JORDAN MCINTYRE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| CODY BARTHOLOMEW | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| RUSS KRAFT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| TIM SKARPERUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE HELLYER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $137,011 | $18,198 |
| GREG LADOUCEUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| JORDAN MCINTYRE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| CODY BARTHOLOMEW | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| RUSS KRAFT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| TIM SKARPERUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE HELLYER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $128,580 | $21,665 |
| GREG LADOUCEUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| JORDAN MCINTYRE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| CODY BARTHOLOMEW | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| RUSS KRAFT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
| TIM SKARPERUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 12429, GRAND FORKS, ND 58208-2429
- In care of
- % JOHN STALEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- PO Box 12429, 1210 - 7th Ave South, Grand Forks ND 582082429
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RUSS KRAFT, PO BOX 12429, GRAND FORKS, ND 582082429
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Grand Forks Park & Recreation Foundation, PO Box 12429, 1210 - 7th Ave South, Grand Forks ND 582082429
- Signed the 990
- RUSS KRAFT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (701) 746-2750
- Website
- www.gfparks.org
- Return prepared by
- BRADY MARTZ PLLC
Mission
TO CONTRIBUTE TO AND PROMOTE HEALTHFUL LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE OF GRAND FORKS, REGARDLESS OF AGE, PHYSICAL ABILITY OR ECONOMIC POSITION.
Program accomplishments
- VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK IS A PARK TO BE USED FOR VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE, RECOGNIZE, AND REMEMBER THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO ARE AND HAVE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY.Expenses $72,449 · grants $72,449
- NORTHERN VALLEY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL IS A PARK TO BE USED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, THEIR FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE, RECOGNIZE, AND REMEMBER THE LIVES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.Expenses $17,817 · grants $17,817
- FUNDS WENT TOWARDS THE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KIDS IN NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATION PROGRAMMING.Expenses $14,920 · grants $14,920
- GENERAL DONATION FUND EXPENSES AND BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE FOR ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES AND PRESENT VALUEExpenses $288,211 · grants $286,543
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0625504
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,770,694
- Income (IRS master file)
- $610,911
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $525,528 | $407,207 | $6,770,694 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,311,002 | $1,508,891 | $7,237,013 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,848,128 | $1,058,876 | $8,165,040 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,082,824 | $1,280,086 | $8,520,210 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Grand Forks Park & Recreation Foundation | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0625504).
Questions about GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION is 26-0625504.
- Is GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RUSS KRAFT.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GRAND FORKS PARKS AND RECREATIONFOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $525,528, expenses of $407,207 and total assets of $6,770,694 at year end.
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