Altru Health System
Altru Health System is a Grand Forks, North Dakota–based public charity and nonprofit, physician-led healthcare organization. Its website says it serves approximately 230,000 residents across northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, with more than 3,100 health professionals and support staff.
Altru Health System at a glance
In short: Altru Health System gave $212K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in North Dakota. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,313
- -43.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,301
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,249,137,230
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Altru Health System
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 S Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 780-5200
Website: https://altru.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Altru Health System
Altru Generosity in Action Scholarship
Altru Health System
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Altru Generosity in Action Scholarship
Altru Health System
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Educational Sponsorship Program
Altru Health System
Amount
Up to $25,000+
Deadline
Rolling
Who Altru Health System funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Grand Forks ($43K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 62 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in North Dakota. Altru’s stated service area is northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota; its scholarship program specifies a 17-county service region in those areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Altru Health System open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2024) to $2.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Grand Forks Grand Forks, ND | Social Detox Facility and Community Sharps Program | $42,500 |
| Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Grand Forks, ND | General Support | $30,000 |
| Grand Forks Public Schools Grand Forks, ND | Maintenance and Repair of Cushman Track and Field | $27,300 |
| Devils Lake Public Schools Devils Lake, ND | Athletic Training Sponsorship | $25,100 |
| Grand Forks Downtown Development Association Grand Forks, ND | General Support | $22,500 |
| Community Violence Intervention Center Inc Grand Forks, ND | General Support | $15,000 |
| Altru Health Foundation Grand Forks, ND | General Support | $14,673 |
| The Chamber Grand Forkseast Grand Forks Grand Forks, ND | General Support | $11,352 |
| Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals Grand Forks, ND | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Area Inc Grand Forks, ND | General Support | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,249,137,230 | $780,388,280 | $733,552,021 | $212,313 | 11 | $16,225,650 |
| 2023 | $1,207,479,907 | $672,595,518 | $641,549,988 | $374,618 | 14 | $6,935,746 |
| 2022 | $974,015,924 | $630,666,494 | $611,873,795 | $467,592 | 9 | $18,775,497 |
| 2021 | $1,039,192,012 | $613,611,037 | $582,081,127 | $2,299,300 | 12 | $10,458,209 |
| 2020 | $713,951,165 | $604,465,442 | $574,158,477 | $1,226,046 | 16 | $4,857,235 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Altru’s mission is “Making a difference for those we care for.” Its website describes a vision of pursuing excellence for community health and values that include kindness, going above and beyond, doing the right thing, and teamwork.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes surgical, cancer, and heart and vascular services. It also reports work with Grand Forks Public Health and community partners on a community health assessment, and a partnership with the Blue Zones Project addressing mental health and obesity through community programming and policy efforts.
Altru’s 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including community services, economic development, public education, and local business advocacy. For example, the Community Violence Intervention Center describes its mission as preventing violence, promoting safety, and providing safety and healing services; Grand Forks Region Economic Development says it works to promote economic growth through attracting new industries and expanding businesses; and the Greater North Dakota Chamber says it advocates for a positive business climate on behalf of its members.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Altru reported 11 grants totaling $212,313. Grant amounts ranged from $6,888 to $42,500, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants included $42,500 to the City of Grand Forks for a social detox facility and community sharps program; $30,000 to Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation for general support; $27,300 to Grand Forks Public Schools for maintenance and repair of Cushman Track and Field; and $25,100 to Devils Lake Public Schools for athletic training sponsorship. Other recipients included the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association ($22,500), Community Violence Intervention Center ($15,000), and Altru Health Foundation ($14,673).
Altru’s website also describes a Generosity in Action Scholarship for qualifying regional high school seniors interested in healthcare or related sciences; the page says its application process is closed. Its Educational Sponsorship Program supports tuition and related fees for people pursuing specified healthcare roles, and its Loan Repayment Program supports eligible Altru employees in specified positions. These are participant and employee programs, not grants to outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd Forkel as board member/CEO, Joshua Deere as president, Karen McLennan as chair, Eric Halverson as vice chair, and Tammy Peterson as secretary. It also lists Jody Treuer MD, Rebecca Novacek, William McKinnon MD, Andrew Sorbo, and Russel Crary as board members.
Altru’s website identifies Kristi Hall-Jiran as Chief Philanthropy and Partnership Officer and Misty Lundbohm as Senior Philanthropy Specialist | Grants.
Altru Health System is led by Todd Forkel, Board Member & CEO on every filing since 2022; 21 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Forkel
Board Member & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$577K (2022) → $1.1M (2024)
Joshua Deere
President
Medical Director → Board Member & President, 2022
Board Member & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$495K (2020) → $870K (2024)
Karen McLennan
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Strandell
Senior Director Clinical Operations
Director Primary Care Ops → Senior Director Clinic Operations, 2022
Senior Director Clinic Operations → Senior Director Clinical Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$218K (2020) → $323K (2024)
Jeremy Gardner
Medical Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$936K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Jonathan Haug
Medical Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$602K (2020) → $693K (2024)
Mevan Wijetunga
Medical Director
Physician → Medical Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.3M (2020) → $1.7M (2024)
Sunil Kartham
Med. Director & Physician
Medical Director → Med. Director & Physician, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$641K (2020) → $514K (2024)
Yvonne Gomez
Medical Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$445K (2020) → $570K (2024)
Barry Bjorgaard
Physician
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
Grant Seeger
Physician
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2020) → $1.4M (2024)
Ikechukwu Onyeka
Physician
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2020) → $2.3M (2024)
Jody Treuer MD
Board Member & Physician
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.1M (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
Kristi Hall-Jiran
Chief Philanthropy Officer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$211K (2020) → $392K (2024)
Meghan Compton
Chief Clinic Operations Officer
Chief Legal Counsel → Chief Clinic Operations Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$310K (2020) → $678K (2024)
William McKinnon MD
Board Member & Physician
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$336K (2020) → $304K (2024)
A. Marc Nielsen
Physician
Medical Director → Physician, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$397K (2023) → $530K (2024)
Cory Geffre
Cno & Executive Vice President Hospital Operations
Chief Nursing Officer & Executive Vice President Hospital Operations → Cno & Executive Vice President Hospital Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$429K (2023) → $573K (2024)
Derek Goebel
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$352K (2023) → $544K (2024)
Bernie Dallum
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$1.1M (2024)
Isaac Tea
Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2024)
Rebecca Novacek
Board Member & Physician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$635K (2024)
Eric Halverson
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Sorbo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russel Crary
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Peterson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Curry
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Alexsandar Todorovic (2020–2023) — Director Info Systems Applications
- Former: Douglas Arvin (2020–2023) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Erin Navarro (2020–2023) — Director Pharmacy Svcs
- Former: Keith Okeson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Waind (2020–2023) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Matthew Schumacher (2020–2023) — Director Tech & Support Svcs
- Former: Jason Go (2021–2023) — Physician
- Former: Joel Larson (2021–2023) — Director Legal, Privacy & General Counsel
- Former: Marlene Miller (2021–2023) — Director People Resources
- Former: Stan Salwei (2021–2023) — Director Revenue Cycle
- Former: Jennifer Berg (2022–2023) — Director Total Rewards
- Former: Jennifer Estad (2022–2023) — Senior Director Clinic Operations
- Former: John Eickman (2022–2023) — Physician
- Former: Kari Jensen (2022–2023) — Director Quality & Safety
- Former: Adam Nicholson (2023) — Physician
- Former: Annie Bonzer (2023) — Director Marketing & Public Relations
- Former: Daniel Roline (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Molmen (2020–2022) — Board Member & CEO
- Former: Janice Hamscher (2020–2022) — Chief Nursing Officer
- Former: Karen Thinglestad (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Kellee Fisk (2020–2022) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Laura Block (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Reed Reyman (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President - Regional Development
- Former: Steven Weiser MD (2020–2022) — Board Member & President
- Former: Kris Compton (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Bradley Wehe (2020) — Board Member & CEO
- Former: Brandon Speidel (2020) — Physician
- Former: Craig Faerber (2020) — Interim CFO - Contracted
- Former: Jodi Sorum (2020) — Director Primary Care & Pop. Health
- Former: Lonnie Laffen (2020) — Vice Chair & Chair
- Former: Philip Gisi (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Sara Lusignan (2020) — CFO & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2.3M, to Ikechukwu Onyeka (Physician). 21 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Altru Health System
How much does Altru Health System give each year?
Altru Health System gave $212K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $375K across 14 grants.
What is Altru Health System's typical grant size?
Altru Health System's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,301, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Altru Health System that year got $9K on average.
Where does Altru Health System give grants?
Altru Health System gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Forks, ND (9 grants).
Does Altru Health System give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Altru Health System's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Altru Health System's largest grantees?
Altru Health System's largest 2024 grantees include City of Grand Forks ($42,500), Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation ($30,000) and Grand Forks Public Schools ($27,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Altru Health System?
Altru Health System reported $1.2B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $780.4M.
What does Altru Health System fund?
Altru’s mission is “Making a difference for those we care for.” Its website describes a vision of pursuing excellence for community health and values that include kindness, going above and beyond, doing the right thing, and teamwork. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Altru Health System?
Altru Health System has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check altru.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Altru Health System's EIN?
Altru Health System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0310462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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