Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND is a public charity based in Milnor, North Dakota. Its stated mission is to provide entertainment through gaming and generate funds to support local organizations and charities.
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND at a glance
In short: Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND gave $277K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in North Dakota. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $276,521
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,138
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,965
- Total assets
- $394,064
- -6.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND
- Contact
Mailing address: 14750 77Th St Se, Milnor, ND 58060
Phone: (701) 427-5860
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Milnor School ($73K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 38 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Dakota and 4% to recipients in Indiana. Ten listed grants went to Milnor, North Dakota recipients; one went to American Legion Aux in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) 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 $12K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $368K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milnor School Milnor, ND | Multiple Charitable | $73,303 |
| Milnor VFW Post 9069 Milnor, ND | Multiple | $62,500 |
| Milnor Satelite Club Milnor, ND | Multiple | $30,000 |
| Youth Opportunity Unlimited Milnor, ND | Indoor Play System | $25,000 |
| Lakeview Golf Course Milnor, ND | Multiple | $21,050 |
| Milnor Area Community Center Milnor, ND | Multiple | $17,965 |
| American Legion Post 148 Milnor, ND | Multiple - Charitabl | $10,643 |
| American Legion Aux Indianapolis, IN | Multiple | $10,000 |
| Milnor Park Board Milnor, ND | Pump/Lawnmower | $9,940 |
| South Thume American Legion Milnor, ND | Tables & Chairs | $8,120 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394,064 | $283,480 | $313,658 | $276,521 | 11 | $11,490 |
| 2024 | $423,093 | $369,370 | $389,931 | $368,032 | 11 | $11,607 |
| 2023 | $433,866 | $387,613 | $379,392 | $276,836 | 8 | $5,177 |
| 2022 | $425,645 | $424,463 | $325,615 | $96,710 | 5 | $631 |
| 2021 | $326,797 | $483,431 | $370,413 | $109,791 | 3 | $451 |
| 2020 | $213,779 | $320,121 | $247,140 | $66,630 | 3 | $397 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it provides entertainment through gaming while generating funds for local organizations and charities. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in Milnor, including a school, veterans’ posts, a satellite club, a community center, a golf course, a park board, and a post-prom organization. Grant purposes listed included an indoor play system, a pump and lawnmower, and tables and chairs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $276,521. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $73,303, with a median grant of $17,965. Its largest grants included $73,303 to Milnor School, $62,500 to Milnor VFW Post 9069, $30,000 to Milnor Satelite Club, $25,000 to Youth Opportunity Unlimited for an indoor play system, and $21,050 to Lakeview Golf Course.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kayley Peterson as president; Shane Kadoun as vice president; Kristopher Lien as gaming manager; and Greta Buskohl and Chris Larson as directors.
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND is led by Kayley Peterson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kayley Peterson
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$405 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Chris Larson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$405 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Greta Buskohl
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristopher Lien
Gaming Manag
Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Gaming Manag, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$540 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Shane Kadoun
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$405 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Randy Odegard (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Curtis Odegard (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $540, to Randy Odegard (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND
How much does Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND give each year?
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND gave $277K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $368K across 11 grants.
What is Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND's typical grant size?
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND's median grant in 2025 was $17,965, and its average grant was $25,138, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND that year got $12K on average.
Where does Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND give grants?
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND gives mostly in North Dakota: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milnor, ND (10 grants).
Does Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Multiple" (5 grants).
Who are Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND's largest grantees?
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND's largest 2025 grantees include Milnor School ($73,303), Milnor VFW Post 9069 ($62,500) and Milnor Satelite Club ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND?
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND reported $394K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $283K.
What does Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND fund?
The organization states that it provides entertainment through gaming while generating funds for local organizations and charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND?
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND's EIN?
Bison Boosters Club of Milnor ND's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1767764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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