Engel-Kesting Foundation
Engel-Kesting Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dickinson, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $136K.
Engel-Kesting Foundation at a glance
In short: Engel-Kesting Foundation gave $108K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,303
- +54.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,538
- +54.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,538
- Total assets
- $1,731,202
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Engel-Kesting Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Badlands Ministries ($14K). Together the top 8 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Engel-Kesting Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $60K (2020) to $108K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Badlands Ministries Medora, ND | Religious Purposes | $13,538 |
| Assumption Abbey Richardton, ND | Religious Purposes | $13,538 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church Foundation Dickinson, ND | Religious Purposes | $13,538 |
| Trinity Catholic Schools Dickinson, ND | Educational Purposes | $13,538 |
| Dickinson Public Schools Foundation Dickinson, ND | Educational Purposes | $13,538 |
| St Benedict's Health Center Foundat Dickinson, ND | Healthcare Facility | $13,538 |
| St Joseph's Hospital & Health Dickinson, ND | Healthcare Facility | $13,538 |
| DSU Heritage Foundation Dickinson, ND | Educational Purposes | $13,537 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,731,202 | $187,601 | $138,574 | $108,303 | 8 | $108,303 | $136,371 | $99,117 |
| 2024 | $1,683,980 | $170,355 | $97,333 | $70,000 | 8 | $70,000 | $141,588 | $90,009 |
| 2023 | $1,610,958 | $137,152 | $105,273 | $80,000 | 8 | $83,000 | $120,000 | $83,070 |
| 2022 | $1,579,489 | $182,129 | $101,596 | $80,000 | 8 | $83,000 | $167,314 | $84,391 |
| 2021 | $1,499,366 | $98,802 | $100,849 | $80,000 | 8 | $83,000 | $169,512 | $86,633 |
| 2020 | $1,501,823 | $96,101 | $84,421 | $60,000 | 8 | — | $108,334 | $80,891 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Engel-Kesting Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Engel-Kesting Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce A. Selinger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Charles Odiorne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Daniel J. Dasovick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Joe Pasicznyk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Faith Simonieg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
Jeff Gab
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $500 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Del Gab (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joan Tangen (2020) — Trustee
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 $500, to Bruce a Selinger (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Engel-Kesting Foundation
How much does Engel-Kesting Foundation give each year?
Engel-Kesting Foundation gave $108K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 8 grants.
What is Engel-Kesting Foundation's typical grant size?
Engel-Kesting Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,538, and its average grant was $13,538, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Engel-Kesting Foundation give grants?
Engel-Kesting Foundation gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dickinson, ND (6 grants).
Does Engel-Kesting Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Engel-Kesting Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Purposes" (3 grants) and "Educational Purposes" (3 grants).
Who are Engel-Kesting Foundation's largest grantees?
Engel-Kesting Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Badlands Ministries ($13,538), Assumption Abbey ($13,538) and St Johns Lutheran Church Foundation ($13,538), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Engel-Kesting Foundation?
Engel-Kesting Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Engel-Kesting Foundation's EIN?
Engel-Kesting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2528447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Engel-Kesting Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · 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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