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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2804875

GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · GRAFTON, ND 58237

Financials

$257K$199K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$256,854$198,701$58,153$77,989$0$77,989
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$255,746
of which government grants
$209,974
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
$1,108
Other revenue
$1,108

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,189
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$66,591
Program services (functional)
$129,236
Fundraising (functional)
$69,465

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,836
Total assets, end of year
$77,989
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$77,989
Gross receipts
$263,254
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2020
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
William DahlPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Amy PetersenVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Jarrod SteeleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Mark BurnsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Seri GerszewskiBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Dave HillsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Matthew OppegardSecretary
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 122, GRAFTON, ND 58237-0122
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 122, Grafton ND 58237
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
William Dahl, 1024 Lawler Ave, Grafton, ND 58237
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
William Dahl, 1024 Lawler Ave, Grafton ND 58237
Signed the 990
Matthew Oppegard, Secretary
Phone
(701) 352-1842

Mission

Improve the quality of life in Grafton, ND by improving the quality of Grafton Parks & Recreation's parks, facilities, and program equipment.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Fundraising for a new outdoor pool to replace the 70-year-old failing outdoor pool. A facility development company was hired to determine the feasibility of an indoor aquatic fitness facility. A local engineering firm was hired to develop the outdoor pool design and determine the best building location for the new pool. A nonprofit project & fund development consultant was hired to obtain major gifts and organize philanthropic opportunities. Revenues were from individual donations, business donations, Grafton Park Board (d.b.a. Grafton Parks & Recreation) donation to partially fund the indoor aquatic fitness facility study, and a 1/4% Grafton sales tax that sunsets in 2044.
    Expenses $117,053 · revenue $241,417
  • Figure Skating program expenses were for advertising & supplies for the annual Grafton Figure Skating Competition fundraiser. Other expenses included new training equipment for the Figure Skating Program and off-set expenses to reduce the cost of registering for the program to make the program more affordable for participants. Figure Skating revenue is from the annual Grafton Figure Skating Competition fundraiser registrations.
    Expenses $8,688 · revenue $16,073
  • Gymnastics program expenses were to off-set expenses to reduce the cost of registering for the program to make the program more affordable for participants. The annual Candlelight Hike Gymnastics Fundraiser was cancelled due to bad winter weather, so no revenue was generated for the gymnastics program.
    Expenses $3,495

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
85-2804875
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$77,989
Income (IRS master file)
$263,254

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$256,854$198,701$77,989IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: William Dahl
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: William Dahl
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: William Dahl
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Matthew D Oppegard
December 31, 2020≤ $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 85-2804875).

Questions about GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION is 85-2804875.
Is GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION 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 GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION 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 GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION 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 GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names William Dahl.
Who are the officers and directors of GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRAFTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $256,854, expenses of $198,701 and total assets of $77,989 at year end.

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