Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
To contribute to and promote healthful lifestyles in our community through the development and enhancement of parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and programs and activities for all people of grand forks, regardless of age, physical ability or economic position.
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation at a glance
In short: Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation gave $392K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $196K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $391,729
- -73.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $195,865
- -59.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $195,865
- Total assets
- $6,770,694
- -6.4% 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 Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
Living Tree Memorial Program
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
Amount
$300 minimum
Deadline
Ongoing
Memorial Funds Program
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Ongoing
Pettit Memorial Endowment
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grand Forks Park District ($368K). Together the top 2 received $392K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation gives
- Giving fell 62% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $392K (2025) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $392K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Park District Grand Forks, ND | To promote broad-based opportunities for all ages and abilities. | $368,409 |
| Altru Family YMCA Grand Forks, ND | To promote broad-based opportunities for all ages and abilities. | $23,320 |
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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 | $6,770,694 | $525,528 | $407,207 | $391,729 | 2 | $114,213 |
| 2024 | $7,237,013 | $1,311,002 | $1,508,891 | $1,456,739 | 3 | $84,778 |
| 2023 | $8,165,040 | $1,848,128 | $1,058,876 | $947,203 | 2 | $91,649 |
| 2022 | $8,520,210 | $1,082,824 | $1,280,086 | $1,041,572 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $9,262,108 | $737,409 | $934,814 | $892,078 | 2 | $70,291 |
| 2020 | $10,115,705 | $982,810 | $1,162,548 | $945,898 | 2 | $96,490 |
| 2019 | $11,479,292 | $833,915 | $1,854,723 | $1,032,218 | 2 | $124,381 |
About Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Grand Forks, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $392K. Net investment income was $114K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation is led by Russ Kraft, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russ Kraft
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Hellyer
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Ladouceur
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Skarperud
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Lancaster
Director of Finance & Administation
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Nelson
Director of Operations & Community Relations
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cody Bartholomew
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan McIntyre
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Terry Dvorak (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jay Panzer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Barta (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Bill Palmiscno (2019) — Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
How much does Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation give each year?
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation gave $392K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 3 grants.
How large is Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation?
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $526K.
What is Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation?
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Grand Forks, ND. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation operate?
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN?
Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0625504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
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 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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