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Dakota Resource Council

Foundation · Grantmaker Bismarck, ND EIN: 45-0363903 Website

Research and education of the general public about agricultural and energy issues in north dakota. Provide informational seminars and publications to the general public.

Key facts about Dakota Resource Council

EIN
45-0363903
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Total assets
$1,234,200

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+2.5% YoY

Revenue

$1.2M

+43.4% YoY

Net Investment Income

$20K

+24649.4% YoY

Expenses

$1.2M

+57.8% YoY

About Dakota Resource Council

Based on IRS filings

Dakota Resource Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bismarck, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $20K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Bismarck

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K1 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

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

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,234,200$1,203,555$1,129,811
Revenue$1,159,964$808,670$870,295
Expenses$1,174,312$744,050$504,562
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$20,047$81$68
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Dakota Resource Council is led by Scott Skokos, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Scott Skokos

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $61K (2020) → $95K (2024)

  • April Fairfield

    Secretary

    Past Chair → Members at Large, 2021

    Members at Large → Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Curt Kralicek

    Past Chair

    Chairsperson → Past Chair, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Curt Stofferahn

    Chairsperson

    Vice Chair → Chairsperson, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donny Nelson

    Affiliate Board

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Weiss

    Vice Chair

    Members at Large → Vice Chair, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Deville

    Members at Large

    Secretary → Members at Large, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Ashley

    Affiliate Board

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Garret Zastoupil

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenna Vanhorne

    Members at Large

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Delvin Rabbit Head Sr. (2020–2023) — Affiliate Board
  • Former: Mark Taggart (2022–2023) — Affiliate Board
  • Former: Bernie Parkhurst (2020–2021) — Members at Large
  • Former: David Rydell (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Theodora Bird Bear (2021) — Affiliate Board

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Scott Skokos — Executive Director: $95KScott SkokosExecutive Director$95K

Frequently asked questions about Dakota Resource Council

How large is Dakota Resource Council?

Dakota Resource Council reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.

What is Dakota Resource Council?

Dakota Resource Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bismarck, ND. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Dakota Resource Council operate?

Dakota Resource Council has awarded grants in North Dakota.

What is Dakota Resource Council's EIN?

Dakota Resource Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0363903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

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