Fargo Park District Foundation
The purpose of the Foundation is to pursue unique fundraising opportunities and increase private sector support to further the development, growth, and excellence of the Park District in providing modernized facilities and quality recreation services.
Fargo Park District Foundation at a glance
In short: Fargo Park District Foundation gave $12.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12.1M), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,106,244
- +41.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,106,244
- +41.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,106,244
- Total assets
- $20,774,554
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fargo Park District Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Park District of the City of Fargo ($12.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $12.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12.1M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park District of the City of Fargo Fargo, ND | 1. Enhancing and improving other properties owned by the Fargo Park District 2. Engineering and Architectural Services for the Fargo Parks Sports Center, a governmental recreational building being built in Fargo, ND3. Pledge and Sponsorship payments to pay for Fargo Parks Sports Center and Island Park Pool construction | $12,106,244 |
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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 | $20,774,554 | $1,237,563 | $12,400,445 | $12,106,244 | 1 | $3,562 |
| 2023 | $28,402,155 | $2,879,500 | $8,841,565 | $8,573,068 | 1 | $287 |
| 2022 | $29,847,517 | $6,519,492 | $3,361,143 | $3,228,460 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $23,625,335 | $3,810,178 | $27,406 | $5,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Fargo Park District Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fargo Park District Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12.1M. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fargo Park District Foundation is led by Craig Bjur, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Bjur
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $125K (2024)
Mike Erickson - Board Member
President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rock Messerschmidt
Board Member
Board President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Hill
Board Member
Board Member Starting July → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Marsden
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Brandt
Vice President
Board Member Starting June → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Dunlop
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Deutsch
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Bartlet
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Griggs - President
July & Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kali Mork (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Erickson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Stacey Griggs (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jerry Rostad (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barb Johnson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Arett (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeff Schatz (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Roger Gress (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Erickson -Board (2022) — Member & President Starting May
- Former: Rock Messerschmidt -Pres (2022) — Board Member Starting May
- Former: Stacey Griggs -Board (2022) — Member & V.p. Starting May
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $125K, to Craig Bjur (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Fargo Park District Foundation
How much does Fargo Park District Foundation give each year?
Fargo Park District Foundation gave $12.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.6M across 1 grant.
How large is Fargo Park District Foundation?
Fargo Park District Foundation reported $20.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Fargo Park District Foundation?
Fargo Park District Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Fargo, ND. It holds $20.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fargo Park District Foundation operate?
Fargo Park District Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Fargo Park District Foundation's EIN?
Fargo Park District Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1248968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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