Alva J Field Memorial Trust
The Alva J Field Memorial Trust is a private foundation established in Williston, North Dakota, as a perpetual memorial fund honoring Alva J. Field. The trust was created from the estate of Maude Field, who passed away in 1959, to honor her husband's lifelong interest in children and education. The foundation operates as a court-supervised charitable trust governed by court-approved guidelines.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+17.3% YoY
Grant Count
222
-3.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+22.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust provides college education loans and scholarships to worthy students from Williams County, North Dakota. The foundation supports two primary programs:
- Student Loan Program: Loans for Williams County High School graduates seeking a degree
- Scholarship Program: Scholarships for meritorious students in Williams County
Grantmaking
Students must apply directly through Williston State College, which has its own deadlines and enrollment process. The trust no longer handles applications for Williston State College attendance.
Average Grant
amount: $4,000
Review Cycle
and enrollment process. The trust no longer handles applications for Williston State College attendance.
How to Apply
**For Williston State College Students:**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations and students in North Dakota, with grantmaking concentrated in Williams County. According to available records, the foundation's grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states, with primary focus on North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, which account for 94% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of 2024):
- Total assets: $23,049,130
- Total revenues: $5,023,321
- Total expenses: $1,583,499
- Total giving: $1,240,314
Historical Growth:
- Total assets grew from $2.5 million in 2010 to $18.6 million in 2022
Grant Activity:
- 464 grants made totaling $2 million
- Supported 348 unique organizations
- Most recent major grant: $300,000 to Williston State College Foundation for Individual Scholarship (2024)
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is governed by six officers and trustees. The principal officer is listed as Neff Eiken Neff PC (law office).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanson | Trustee | 3.75 | $6,500 |
| Beau Anderson | Trustee | 0.01 | $300 |
| Richard H Faidley | Trustee | 0.01 | — |
| Bernell Hirning | Trustee | 0.01 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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