Creative Plains Foundation
Creative Plains Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K.
Creative Plains Foundation at a glance
In short: Creative Plains Foundation gave $21K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $21K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $20,700
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,700
- Median grant
- $20,700
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Creative Plains Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Impact Foundation ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Foundation Fargo, ND | General Program Support | $20,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $107,526 | $462,720 | $20,700 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Creative Plains Foundation is led by Christine Jaeger, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Christine Jaeger
President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
$9K (2020)
Kathy Farstad
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mia Farstad
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Farstad
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Coleman
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Farstad
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Jaeger
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $9K, to Christine Jaeger (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Creative Plains Foundation
How much does Creative Plains Foundation give each year?
Creative Plains Foundation gave $21K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Creative Plains Foundation?
Creative Plains Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Fargo, ND.
Where does Creative Plains Foundation operate?
Creative Plains Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Creative Plains Foundation's EIN?
Creative Plains Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1835996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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