Altru Health Foundation
Altru Health Foundation is a type 1 supporting organization that supports altru health system in fulfilling its mission of making a difference for those we care for - all residents in the region through the funding of technology, facilities, medical education and health care for those in need. Altru health system is specified in the foundation's governing documents and other organizations are designated by class or purpose as closely related in purpose or function to the supported organization.
Altru Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Altru Health Foundation gave $5.4M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2.7M), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,422,522
- +196.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,711,261
- +196.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,711,261
- Total assets
- $24,331,873
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Altru Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Altru Health System ($5.3M). Together the top 2 received $5.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 14 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Altru Health Foundation gives
- Giving grew 215% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2022) to $5.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $5.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Altru Health System Grand Forks, ND | Facility enhancements, program support, educational support, patient needs, employee support, equipment needs, general program needs | $5,343,322 |
| The Tears' Foundation Grand Forks, ND | Supported suidicde prevention and mental health promotion in the community | $79,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,331,873 | $10,564,460 | $7,211,815 | $5,422,522 | 2 | $1,025,665 |
| 2023 | $19,444,039 | $6,303,184 | $4,346,285 | $1,831,133 | 2 | $178,193 |
| 2022 | $16,452,270 | $4,171,834 | $2,860,845 | $1,376,371 | 2 | $123,982 |
| 2021 | $17,808,212 | $5,022,342 | $2,781,245 | $1,720,922 | 3 | $2,409,589 |
| 2020 | $16,766,439 | $2,598,732 | $2,493,157 | $1,755,322 | 5 | $665,296 |
About Altru Health Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Altru Health Foundation is a public charity, based in Grand Forks, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5.4M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Altru Health Foundation is led by Dan Mulroy, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Mulroy
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Arel
Chair & Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Lund
Honorary Chair
Vice Chair & Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Honorary Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Zavoral
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kamrin Macki
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Hall-Jiran
Director
Director & Chief Philanthr → Director & Chief Philanthropy Officer, 2021
Director & Chief Philanthropy Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Magnuson Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sadie Gardner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skip Greenberg
Director
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Deere
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Forkel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Cahalan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nidhi Panda
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Kester
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Walkowiak
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Goebel
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Douglas Arvin (2020–2023) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Brittany Caillier (2021–2023) — Director of Philanthropy
- Former: Dave Molmen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steven Weiser (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karen McLennan (2022) — Honorary Chair
- Former: Karen Thingelstad (2020–2021) — Honorary Chair
- Former: Amanda Bentow (2020) — Honorary Chair
- Former: Andrea Lays MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Bradley Wehe (2020) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Craig Faerber (2020) — Interim CFO Feb - Nov
- Former: Jeanne Peterson (2020) — Director
- Former: Sara Lusignan (2020) — CFO & Treasurer Jan - Feb
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Altru Health Foundation
How much does Altru Health Foundation give each year?
Altru Health Foundation gave $5.4M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 2 grants.
How large is Altru Health Foundation?
Altru Health Foundation reported $24.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.6M.
Where does Altru Health Foundation operate?
Altru Health Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Altru Health Foundation's EIN?
Altru Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0368330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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