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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0625528

NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MINOT, ND 58701

Financials

$78K$173K2022$260K$294K2023$3K$151K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,834$150,948-$148,114$1,114,260$0$1,114,260
September 30, 2024990$259,553$293,529-$33,976$1,264,008$1,634$1,262,374
September 30, 2023990$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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES W GROTE JRPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
BRENDA LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAMRA HEINSSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES HENNESSYVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GERALD IVERSONPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
JOANNE BECKMANSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JAMES W GROTE JRDIRECTOR
Officer
1$0
MARK SCHAUNAMANTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRENDA LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Todd BerningPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Gerald IversonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Joanne BeckmanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
James W Grote JrDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mark SchaunamanTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Brenda LeeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Lee Ann KarskyDirector (Thru 11/15/2022)
Trustee or director
1$0
Travis BellDirector (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
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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.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 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

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,834$150,948$1,114,260XML
990September 2024$259,553$293,529$1,264,008XML
990September 2023$78,416$173,129$1,301,784XML
990September 2022$188,480$214,118$1,391,073IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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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