THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Financials

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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 5587, BISMARCK, ND 58506-5587

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

Kari Knudson, PO Box 5587, Bismarck, ND 585065587

Signed the 990

Kari Knudson, Executive Director

Phone

(701) 224-5700

Website

www.bismarckstate.edu/foundation/

Return prepared by

Eide Bailly Advisory LLC

Mission

Engage in those activities which support and assist in the development and advancement of Bismarck State College.

Program accomplishments

• The BSC Foundation Grant Program makes dollars available to BSC staff, faculty, and student organizations to fund a wide variety of projects. Emphasis is given to innovative teaching and creative learning projects. A wide variety of teaching and demonstration equipment, campus presenters, performing art events, guest lecturers, consulting services, research, conference registrations, and other innovative projects have been supported through the Grants Program. Grants are awarded by the Board of Trustees Programs Committee.Student Housing:The Foundation leases two residence halls to Bismarck State College. Ritchie Hall and Gate City Hall, co-educational apartment style residence halls, have a total capacity of 144 students.
  Expenses $12,260,701 · grants $11,391,890 · revenue $424,575
• The BSC Foundation is committed to the encouragement and support of academic excellence. Through the support of many generous benefactors, the BSC Foundation is able to budget over $1,400,000 in scholarship awards to over 890 students. Receiving other scholarships will not disqualify applicants from receiving BSC Foundation scholarships.The BSC Foundation scholarship program was established for the purpose of attracting and retaining students of outstanding ability and potential, regardless of gender, race, creed or national origin. Scholarships are awarded by the Board of Trustees Programs Committee.
  Expenses $1,468,393 · grants $1,468,393
• Student Recognition:Outstanding Student Awards are given to the students selected by faculty in each of BSC's programs and departments. These outstanding students receive a certificate and $50 cash award from BSC Foundation.Phi Theta Kappa is an international two-year college honor society. Students nominated for membership have maintained an accumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and have completed 15 semester hours in residence at BSC applicable to an associate degree. The Phi Theta Kappa receives a paid initiation fee for membership, a pin, and a certificate(Continued on Schedule O)from the BSC Foundation. They are honored at the BSC Recognition Ceremony with a certificate from the BSC Foundation.Employee RecognitionYears of Service: To acknowledge the contributions BSC faculty and staff make to the excellence of education, the Foundation sponsors a recognition program for employees. Employees are awarded gift cards and certificates beginning with five years of service and are honored with each five-year increment.BSC Faculty and Staff Awards for Excellence: this Foundation-sponsored program ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to be recognized, through this prestigious award, for their outstanding contributions to Bismarck State College. To publicly recognize the Award for Excellence recipients, they are announced at BSC's award ceremony in the spring. Two faculty award recipients will each receive $1,000, two staff award recipients will each receive $1,000, an adjunct faculty receives $250, and a part-time staff member receives a $250 award.
  Expenses $44,592 · grants $44,592
• Jack FellowshipThe BSC Jack Fellowship Program has been established to fund sabbatical leaves for a Bismarck State College employee to engage in an educational experience that ultimately benefits BSC and the students it serves. The Fellowship is intended to partially underwrite the salary and/or expenses of the employee during the sabbatical. Each Fellowship will be a monetary award of up to $25,000 to be used to enhance the recipient's professional performance. During the year there was one recipient of the Jack Fellowship.
  Expenses $25,000 · grants $25,000

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

45-0358929

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Organization supporting a government college or university

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1980

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B110)

Assets (IRS master file)

$76,284,740

Income (IRS master file)

$24,880,846

Filing history

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 45-0358929).

Questions about THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION is 45-0358929.

Is THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.

Are donations to THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION 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 THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.

Who is the principal officer of THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names Kari Knudson.

Who are the officers and directors of THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 88 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,775 (Kari Knudson NV, Executive Director).

How much revenue does THE BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $11,739,111, expenses of $14,635,423 and total assets of $76,284,740 at year end.

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