Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation
The Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation partners with the fargo public schools, their alumni, and the greater community to enhance and enrich learning experience to maximize student potentials.
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation at a glance
In short: Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation gave $162K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $162K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $161,595
- -33.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $161,595
- -33.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $161,595
- Total assets
- $4,480,914
- +7.0% 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.
How to apply to Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation
- Next open deadline
- January 13, 2027 (Innovative Education, Literacy, & Music Grants)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation
Innovative Education, Literacy, & Music Grants
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Mary Ellen Thompson Elementary Music Fund
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Who Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fargo Public Schools ($162K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% 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 $162K (2025) to $243K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo Public Schools Fargo, ND | Teacher grants/student needs/special projects.milk program and critical needs programs - funds distributed to schools based on free/reduced lunch ratios.special project funds are distributed based on donors' request to specific projects or programs. | $161,595 |
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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 | $4,480,914 | $764,491 | $569,632 | $161,595 | 1 | $293,379 |
| 2024 | $4,187,641 | $750,379 | $609,686 | $242,853 | 1 | $283,725 |
| 2023 | $3,861,284 | $513,299 | $603,337 | $242,971 | 1 | $9,633 |
| 2022 | $3,766,585 | $581,316 | $444,836 | $203,380 | 1 | $303,964 |
| 2021 | $4,450,890 | $690,925 | $401,088 | $180,477 | 3 | $290,914 |
| 2020 | $3,863,249 | $513,662 | $461,597 | $227,957 | 3 | $157,790 |
About Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $162K. Net investment income was $293K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation is led by Austin Braham, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Austin Braham
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Bakke
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Hochgraber
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Farnham
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Warner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rupak Gandhi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reggie Macmaster
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mari McCullough
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nyamal Dei
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gompf
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Ulrich
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Schneider
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikkie Gullickson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Nancy Jordheim (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: Stacey Griggs (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeff Schatz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alexis Odden (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Shanon M. Gregor (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Deanna Ness (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Becky Walen (2020) — Director
- Former: Bruce Harmon (2020) — Director
- Former: Craig Brye (2020) — Past President
- Former: David Schlossman (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Emily Bruer (2020) — Director
- Former: Erica Flores (2020) — Director
- Former: Kati Lee (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation
How much does Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation give each year?
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation gave $162K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $243K across 1 grant.
How large is Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation?
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $764K.
What is Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation?
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fargo, ND. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation operate?
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation's EIN?
Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1733797. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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