CIM North Central Region Patrons Group

Public charity · Grantmaker Mendota Heights, MN EIN: 85-1803999

To provide funding for a selected university specializing in Concrete Industry Management. The program shall maintain useful and scientifically accurate technology transfer and research for construction materials used in the concrete industry.

CIM North Central Region Patrons Group at a glance

In short: CIM North Central Region Patrons Group gave $50K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $50K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2026)
$50,000
-50.0% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$50,000
-50.0% vs 2025
Median grant
$50,000
Total assets
$467,376
-1.2% vs 2025
Primary geography
South Dakota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026 View filing

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

Who CIM North Central Region Patrons Group funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

South Dakota State University: $50KSouth Dakota State University$50K

The largest 2026 recipient was South Dakota State University ($50K).

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K1$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

BrookingsAlexandria

How CIM North Central Region Patrons Group gives

  • Giving fell 57% from 2023 to 2026. Method

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

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2021 2 grants2022 3 grants2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2026) to $117K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Dakota State University Brookings, SDFund education program$50,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2026$467,376$174,662$180,298$50,0001$312
2025$473,011$250,657$213,903$100,0001$499
2024$436,257$278,027$187,566$100,0001$1,657
2023$345,796$207,399$179,642$116,7003$4
2022$318,039$341,000$132,455$106,3002—
2021$109,494$109,500$6———

About CIM North Central Region Patrons Group

Based on IRS filings

CIM North Central Region Patrons Group is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mendota Heights, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $467K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $312.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

CIM North Central Region Patrons Group is led by John Cunningham, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • John Cunningham

    Chair

    Secretary → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Krupcale

    Secretary

    Treasurer → Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thor Becken

    Treasurer

    Chair → Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Mulder

    Vice Chair - Partnerships

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Paul Ozinga (2021–2025) — Vice Chair - Administrator
  • Former: Bill Sutton (2024–2025) — Vice Chair - Membership

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 CIM North Central Region Patrons Group

How much does CIM North Central Region Patrons Group give each year?

CIM North Central Region Patrons Group gave $50K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $100K across 1 grant.

How large is CIM North Central Region Patrons Group?

CIM North Central Region Patrons Group reported $467K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $175K.

What is CIM North Central Region Patrons Group?

CIM North Central Region Patrons Group is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mendota Heights, MN. It holds $467K in total assets as of 2026.

Where does CIM North Central Region Patrons Group operate?

CIM North Central Region Patrons Group has awarded grants in South Dakota, Virginia.

What is CIM North Central Region Patrons Group's EIN?

CIM North Central Region Patrons Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1803999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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