Grand Forks Development Foundation
Promote economic growth in grand forks, North Dakota and the surrounding communities through the attraction of new industries and expansion of current businesses.
Grand Forks Development Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $300,218
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,759
- -51.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $720
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Grand Forks Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2022) to $250K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Grand Forks, ND | Career Impact Academy | $65,000 |
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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 | $300,218 | $4,759 | $720 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $296,179 | $9,737 | $1,320 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $287,762 | $16 | $65,947 | $65,000 | 1 | $16 |
| 2021 | $603,693 | $5,210 | $251,480 | $250,000 | 1 | $26 |
| 2020 | $599,963 | $4,986 | $1,490 | — | — | $90 |
| 2019 | $596,467 | $5,054 | $859 | — | — | $158 |
About Grand Forks Development Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Grand Forks Development Foundation is a public charity, based in Grand Forks, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $300K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Forks Development Foundation is led by John Oncken, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Oncken
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Lund
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Gaddie
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jonathan Holth (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Karl Bollingberg (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Robert Mac McLennan (2019–2020) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Grand Forks Development Foundation
How large is Grand Forks Development Foundation?
Grand Forks Development Foundation reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5K.
Where does Grand Forks Development Foundation operate?
Grand Forks Development Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Grand Forks Development Foundation's EIN?
Grand Forks Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6016823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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