Nonprofit · EIN 80-0625528
NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MINOT, ND 58701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,834 | $150,948 | -$148,114 | $1,114,260 | $0 | $1,114,260 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $259,553 | $293,529 | -$33,976 | $1,264,008 | $1,634 | $1,262,374 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $78,416 | $173,129 | -$94,713 | $1,301,784 | $5,434 | $1,296,350 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,160
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $274
- Net rental income
- $400
- Other revenue
- $400
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $33,512
- Other salaries and wages
- $33,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $35,525
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $49,388
- Accounting fees
- $7,623
- Program services (functional)
- $88,607
- Management and general (functional)
- $62,341
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,264,008
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,114,260
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,114,260
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,000,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,041,232
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,155,492
- Gross receipts
- $2,834
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES W GROTE JR | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMRA HEINS | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES HENNESSY | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD IVERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOANNE BECKMAN | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES W GROTE JR | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK SCHAUNAMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Berning | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Gerald Iverson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joanne Beckman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| James W Grote Jr | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Schaunaman | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brenda Lee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lee Ann Karsky | Director (Thru 11/15/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Travis Bell | Director (From 11/15/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2005 BURDICK EXPY E, MINOT, ND 58701-5078
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES W GROTE JR, 417 23RD ST NW, MINOT, ND 58703
- Signed the 990
- JAMES W GROTE JR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (701) 857-7620
- Return prepared by
- ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION IS TO DEVELOP LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH DONORS TO SECURE THE PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS THAT WILL ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOP LIGHTLONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH DONORS TO SECURE THE PHILANTHOPIC GIFTS THAT WILL ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR. THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIRS FOUNDATION UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPETITIVE AND AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCES FOR OUR YOUTH. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO CREATE MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE AWARDED TO NORTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS EACH YEAR.Expenses $88,607 · grants $33,512
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 80-0625528
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,114,260
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,834
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,834 | $150,948 | $1,114,260 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $259,553 | $293,529 | $1,264,008 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $78,416 | $173,129 | $1,301,784 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $188,480 | $214,118 | $1,391,073 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 80-0625528).
Questions about NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION is 80-0625528.
- Is NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JAMES W GROTE JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,834, expenses of $150,948 and total assets of $1,114,260 at year end.
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