Bakken BBQ Charities
Fundraising organization to sponsor and give to make-a-wish foundation, medical benefits, and other charitable organizations.
Bakken BBQ Charities at a glance
In short: Bakken BBQ Charities gave $126K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,279
- +77.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,047
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,707
- Total assets
- $109,838
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bakken BBQ Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Make-a-Wish Foundation of ND ($52K). Together the top 6 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2024) to $126K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of ND Fargo, ND | — | $51,886 |
| Dickinson Public Schools Foundation Dickinson, ND | — | $30,980 |
| Memorials Donations | — | $13,813 |
| Event Volunteer Group | — | $13,600 |
| Spirit of Wonder | — | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Mentoring Program Dickinson, ND | — | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,838 | $157,300 | $162,151 | $126,279 | 6 |
| 2024 | $112,080 | $75,886 | $86,370 | $71,114 | 3 |
| 2023 | $122,564 | $164,045 | $119,706 | $80,616 | 6 |
| 2022 | $78,225 | $71,048 | $27,331 | — | — |
| 2021 | $34,509 | $85,920 | $68,151 | — | — |
About Bakken BBQ Charities
Based on IRS filings
Bakken BBQ Charities is a public charity, based in Dickinson, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $110K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $126K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bakken BBQ Charities is led by Tiffany Steiner, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tiffany Steiner
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jackie Jenkin
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Hope Sticka
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hope Hilfer (2021–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Bakken BBQ Charities
How much does Bakken BBQ Charities give each year?
Bakken BBQ Charities gave $126K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $71K across 3 grants.
What is Bakken BBQ Charities's typical grant size?
Bakken BBQ Charities's median grant in 2025 was $13,707, and its average grant was $21,047, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bakken BBQ Charities give grants?
Bakken BBQ Charities gives mostly in North Dakota: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dickinson, ND (2 grants).
Who are Bakken BBQ Charities's largest grantees?
Bakken BBQ Charities's largest 2025 grantees include Make-a-Wish Foundation of ND ($51,886), Dickinson Public Schools Foundation ($30,980) and Memorials Donations ($13,813), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bakken BBQ Charities?
Bakken BBQ Charities reported $110K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $157K.
What is Bakken BBQ Charities's EIN?
Bakken BBQ Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3582013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
Live grants for the work Bakken BBQ Charities funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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