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Altru Health Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Grand Forks, ND EIN: 45-0368330 Website

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.

Key facts about Altru Health Foundation

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 filing.

EIN
45-0368330
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$5,422,522
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$2,711,261
Median grant
$2,711,261
Total assets
$24,331,873
Primary geography
North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$24.3M

+25.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$5.4M

+196.1% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2.7M

+196.1% YoY

How Altru Health Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 215% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Altru Health Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Altru Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization, 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Grand ForksFargo

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M5 grants20203 grants20212 grants20222 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Altru Health System: $5.3MAltru Health System$5.3MThe Tears' Foundation: $79KThe Tears' Foundation$79K

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M4$1–5M1$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM Grand Forks, NDFACILITY ENHANCEMENTS, PROGRAM SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, PATIENT NEEDS, EMPLOYEE SUPPORT, EQUIPMENT NEEDS, GENERAL PROGRAM NEEDS$5,343,322
THE TEARS' FOUNDATION Grand Forks, NDSUPPORTED SUIDICDE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION IN THE COMMUNITY$79,200

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$24,331,873$19,444,039$16,452,270
Revenue$10,564,460$6,303,184$4,171,834
Expenses$7,211,815$4,346,285$2,860,845
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$1,025,665$178,193$123,982
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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 filing. 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 filing. 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.

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