Nonprofit · EIN 45-6016766
FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · WILLISTON, ND 58802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-PF | $7,930,919 | $4,782,644 | $3,148,275 | $32,879,136 | $399,114 | $32,480,022 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-PF | $6,798,260 | $4,418,686 | $2,379,574 | $28,149,005 | $391,226 | $27,757,779 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-PF | $5,620,864 | $4,351,960 | $1,268,904 | $24,979,476 | $155,441 | $24,824,035 |
Financial details: 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $187,237
- Dividends
- $738,951
- Interest
- $147,368
- Net rental income
- $73,129
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $937,289
- Other income
- $5,841,112
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,249
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,430,396
- Disbursements for charitable purposes
- $2,340,998
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,149,005
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,879,136
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $399,114
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,480,022
- Fair market value of assets
- $44,154,640
- Qualifying distributions
- $2,382,107
- Net investment income
- $6,016,897
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-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH HOFFMAN 808 11TH ST W, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | LICENSED ADDICTION C Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,602 | $5,318 |
| JOHN HARPER PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | FACLITY ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $113,049 | $4,496 |
| FRANK RECK JR 2103 1ST AVE E, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | LAC TRAINEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $79,004 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA HASS 1126 2ND AVE E, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | FAMILY SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $77,620 | $3,085 |
| CHELSEA CHRISTIE 3321 ROCKY WAGON ST, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | FAMILY SUPPORT SPECI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $76,729 | $0 |
| TERRA ELLINGSON 324 4TH AVE E, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | HOUSEPARENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $73,813 | $2,926 |
| RICK BRAATEN PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $5,400 | $0 |
| BRAD BEKKEDAHL PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $5,400 | $0 |
| DWIGHT RICHTER PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR/SEC/TREAS | 0.5 | $5,400 | $0 |
| REV WINSTON TITUS PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| SHELDON MCGORMAN PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| PASTOR VONDELL BRANDT PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| HOLLY VOLK GANNON PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $1,200 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH HOFFMAN 808 11TH ST W, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | LICENSED ADDICTION C Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,424 | $4,894 |
| JOHN HARPER PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | FACLITY ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $107,342 | $4,090 |
| CARRIE BURRIS 5963 HIGHWAY 85 APT 2202, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $97,335 | $3,761 |
| PRISCILLA OTTO 430 12TH AVE W, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $76,193 | $2,795 |
| FRANK RECK JR 2103 1ST AVE E, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | LAC TRAINEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $75,312 | $0 |
| CHELSEA CHRISTIE 3321 ROCKY WAGON ST, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | FAMILY SUPPORT SPECI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $73,969 | $0 |
| RICK BRAATEN PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $6,600 | $0 |
| BRAD BEKKEDAHL PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $5,400 | $0 |
| DWIGHT RICHTER PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR/SEC/TREAS | 0.5 | $5,400 | $0 |
| SHELDON MCGORMAN PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| REV WINSTON TITUS PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| PASTOR VONDELL BRANDT PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,600 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH HOFFMAN 808 11TH ST W, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | CLINICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,943 | $4,856 |
| JOHN HARPER PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | FACLITY ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $101,466 | $4,037 |
| CARRIE A BURRIS 5963 HIGHWAY 85 APT 2202, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | SOCIAL WORKER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $93,704 | $3,727 |
| FRANK RECK JR 2103 1ST AVE E, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | SOCIAL WORKER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $71,625 | $0 |
| SHARON K ONYENWEAKU 14040 COUNTRY LN, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | DIRECT CARE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $70,706 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA M OTTO 430 12TH AVE W, WILLISTON, ND 58801 | NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $70,185 | $2,786 |
| RICK BRAATEN PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $7,200 | $0 |
| BRAD BEKKEDAHL PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $5,400 | $0 |
| DWIGHT RICHTER PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR/SEC/TREAS | 0.5 | $5,400 | $0 |
| REV SHELDON MCGORMAN PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| REV WINSTON TITUS PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| REV VONDELL BRANDT PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 588022291 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $3,600 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2291, WILLISTON, ND 58802-2291
- Signed the 990-PF
- DWIGHT RICHTER, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (701) 577-0270
- Website
- WWW.ECKERTYOUTH.COM
- Return prepared by
- BRADY MARTZ PLLC
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year. 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-PF on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-PF on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-6016766
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Private operating foundation (exempt from paying excise taxes)
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Private operating foundation, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-PF
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,879,136
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,787,379
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-PF | December 2025 | $7,930,919 | $4,782,644 | $32,879,136 | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2024 | $6,798,260 | $4,418,686 | $28,149,005 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2023 | $5,620,864 | $4,351,960 | $24,979,476 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 45-6016766).
Questions about FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN is 45-6016766.
- Is FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Private operating foundation, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN file?
- Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year.
- When is the next return of FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN 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 FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-PF for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,602 (LEAH HOFFMAN, LICENSED ADDICTION C).
- How much revenue does FRED & CLARA ECKERT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN have?
- On its 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,930,919, expenses of $4,782,644 and total assets of $32,879,136 at year end.
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