Dakota Resource Council
Research and education of the general public about agricultural and energy issues in North Dakota. Provide informational seminars and publications to the general public.
Dakota Resource Council at a glance
In short: Dakota Resource Council gave $32K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $10,667
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,234,200
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dakota Resource Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Understanding Films LLC ($12K). Together the top 3 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Films LLC Minneapolis, MN | Support for Documentary Film | $12,000 |
| Badlands Conservation Alliance Bismarck, ND | Maah Daah Hey National Monument Campaign | $10,000 |
| North Dakota Native Vote Bismarck, ND | Maah Daah Hey National Monument Campaign | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,234,200 | $1,159,964 | $1,174,312 | $32,000 | 3 | $20,047 |
| 2023 | $1,203,555 | $808,670 | $744,050 | — | — | $81 |
| 2022 | $1,129,811 | $870,295 | $504,562 | — | — | $68 |
| 2021 | $762,455 | $695,039 | $377,718 | — | — | $50 |
| 2020 | $442,152 | $610,817 | $428,596 | $12,500 | 1 | $40 |
About Dakota Resource Council
Based on IRS filings
Dakota Resource Council is a public charity 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. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Scott Skokos (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Resource Council
How much does Dakota Resource Council give each year?
Dakota Resource Council gave $32K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Dakota Resource Council's typical grant size?
Dakota Resource Council's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dakota Resource Council give grants?
Dakota Resource Council gives mostly in North Dakota: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bismarck, ND (2 grants).
Does Dakota Resource Council give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Dakota Resource Council's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Dakota Resource Council?
Dakota Resource Council reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Dakota Resource Council?
Dakota Resource Council is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bismarck, ND. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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