DSU Heritage Foundation
To stimulate and foster an active interest by alumni and friends that encourages participation in the support of the university. Create and maintain a consistent flow of funds to achieve our vision. Secure, manage, and disburse private funds for the benefit of the students and the university.
DSU Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: DSU Heritage Foundation gave $3.8M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.9M), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,824,449
- +49.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,912,225
- +49.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,912,225
- Total assets
- $34,543,294
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who DSU Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dickinson State University ($3.8M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DSU Heritage Foundation gives
- Giving grew 203% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $4.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND | Student Scholarship Program | $2,402,481 |
| Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND | Other University Program Disbursements and Support | $1,421,968 |
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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 | $34,543,294 | $7,992,534 | $5,580,118 | $3,824,449 | 2 | $1,342,913 |
| 2024 | $30,985,537 | $7,740,611 | $5,194,277 | $2,564,190 | 2 | $941,988 |
| 2023 | $26,838,747 | $6,108,325 | $6,051,791 | $4,764,664 | 2 | $1,107,303 |
| 2022 | $25,913,941 | $17,360,478 | $2,418,352 | $1,262,942 | 2 | $317,195 |
| 2021 | $12,984,247 | $2,503,848 | $2,038,735 | $1,292,750 | 2 | $312,162 |
| 2020 | $11,391,161 | $4,084,767 | $1,668,497 | $1,077,151 | 2 | $154,274 |
About DSU Heritage Foundation
Based on IRS filings
DSU Heritage Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dickinson, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $34.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.8M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DSU Heritage Foundation is led by Ty Orton, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 27 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ty Orton
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $200K (2025)
Haylee Cripe
President
Vice President From Oct → Member, 2023
Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Baumann
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Dolezal
Member
President → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Zillich
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Haugland
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hank Biesiot
Member
Member → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene Schafer
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Schwartz
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Klayton Oltmanns
Member
Member → Treasurer From Oct, 2022
Treasurer From Oct → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Molander
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Butch Goodall
Member
Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terald Bang
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Arnold
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Val Mack
Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Reep
Member
President → Past-President, 2024
Past-President → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Kuntz
Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Jesperson
Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandie Erickson
Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Perdue
Vice President
Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Anderson
Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Weber
Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Michaelson
Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Wardner
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Massad
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Fitterer
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Hall
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Dodie Birdsall (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Robert Bollinger (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Robert Green (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Pete Stanton (2022–2024) — Member - Non-Voting
- Former: Steve Easton (2022–2024) — Member - Non-Voting
- Former: Deb Dragseth (2024) — Member - Non-Voting
- Former: Paul Clarys (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: George Nodland (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Jim Ozborn (2022) — Member
- Former: Dale Hansen (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Ozbun (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Mary Nordsven (2020–2021) — Member
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $200K, to Ty Orton (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about DSU Heritage Foundation
How much does DSU Heritage Foundation give each year?
DSU Heritage Foundation gave $3.8M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 2 grants.
How large is DSU Heritage Foundation?
DSU Heritage Foundation reported $34.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What is DSU Heritage Foundation?
DSU Heritage Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dickinson, ND. It holds $34.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does DSU Heritage Foundation operate?
DSU Heritage Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is DSU Heritage Foundation's EIN?
DSU Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5378716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work DSU Heritage Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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