Ichf Foundation
ICHF Foundation is a public charity based in Minot, North Dakota, formed in 1998. It provides financial gifts and supports local initiatives intended to promote healthy and sustainable communities and the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of residents in its stated service area.
Ichf Foundation at a glance
In short: Ichf Foundation gave $286K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in North Dakota. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $285,958
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,617
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,120
- Total assets
- $19,931,806
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ichf Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 308 2Nd Ave Sw, Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 837-1726
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ichf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Grace Food Pantry ($51K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 96 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area includes Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward, and Wells counties in North Dakota. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to North Dakota recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ichf Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2023) to $539K (2021). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace Food Pantry Minot, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $51,203 |
| Minot Commission on Aging Minot, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $27,500 |
| The Lord's Cupboard - Minot Minot, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $22,782 |
| Salvation Army Food Pantry Minot, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $22,573 |
| First District Health Unit Minot, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $17,325 |
| Souris Basin Transportation Minot, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $15,000 |
| Minot Area Homeless Coalition Minot, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $14,000 |
| Minot State University Minot, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $12,450 |
| The Village Family Service Center Minot, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $12,000 |
| Metigoshe Ministries Bottineau, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $10,750 |
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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 | $19,931,806 | $1,562,685 | $952,758 | $285,958 | 21 | $1,357,046 |
| 2024 | $18,750,461 | $1,238,798 | $787,808 | $274,215 | 18 | $1,024,512 |
| 2023 | $16,885,609 | $440,806 | $715,332 | $108,395 | 9 | $222,031 |
| 2022 | $15,872,475 | $1,677,022 | $854,829 | $521,261 | 21 | $1,392,817 |
| 2021 | $18,895,022 | $1,932,979 | $850,204 | $539,009 | 27 | $1,538,868 |
| 2019 | $15,715,274 | $1,082,383 | $796,603 | $212,450 | 23 | $929,586 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote healthy and sustainable communities by providing financial gifts, strengthening collaborative relationships, and supporting local initiatives that affect residents’ mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Its stated service area comprises Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward, and Wells counties.
The foundation describes its community programming as donated cash for programs in the community it serves. Its 2025 grants included food pantry organizations, as well as organizations working in areas such as senior services, transportation, homelessness, and family support. For example, Minot Commission on Aging says its mission is to provide meals and health services to senior citizens in a seven-county area. Souris Basin Transportation says it provides public transit in several North Dakota counties to enhance rural residents’ mobility and accessibility. Minot Area Homeless Coalition says it advocates for, coordinates, and optimizes services for homeless persons.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $285,958. Grants ranged from $5,100 to $51,203, with a median of $10,120. Its largest awards included $51,203 to Our Lady of Grace Food Pantry, $27,500 to Minot Commission on Aging, $22,782 to The Lord’s Cupboard - Minot, $22,573 to Salvation Army Food Pantry, and $17,325 to First District Health Unit. Other notable awards included $15,000 to Souris Basin Transportation, $14,000 to Minot Area Homeless Coalition, and $10,000 to Nexus-PATH Family Healing.
The foundation’s filing lists the grant purpose as assistance in the recipient program’s mission. Nexus-PATH Family Healing describes its mission as strengthening lives, families, and communities through its cornerstone values.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Hirst as chair, Katelyn Denne as vice chair, James English as treasurer, and Tom Miller as secretary. It lists Alecia Pulver, Marisa Asheim, Rick Beall, Michael Buseth, Megan Hogue, and Melissa Messerly as board members.
Ichf Foundation is led by Shelly Weppler, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shelly Weppler
President
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
$70K (2019) → $99K (2025)
Jane Hirst
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alecia Pulver
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James English
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Beall
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katelyn Denne
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Asheim
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Hogue
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Messerly
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Buseth
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Miller
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Francis
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Fitzgerald
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Berentson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Joann Linrud (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Randy Hauck (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Diane Lautt (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marisa Albertson MD (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Burud (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Brodell (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Fuller (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jasmine Enockson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alisa Dahl (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Anna Dykerman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Curt Guss (2021) — Board Member
- Former: David 'doc' Brien (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alan Vandelinder (2019) — Chair
- Former: Jan Ness (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Denning Gackle (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Margo Helgerson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Jantzer (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Teri Hurly MD (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Tracey Mays (2019) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $99K, to Shelly Weppler (President).
Frequently asked questions about Ichf Foundation
How much does Ichf Foundation give each year?
Ichf Foundation gave $286K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $274K across 18 grants.
What is Ichf Foundation's typical grant size?
Ichf Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,120, and its average grant was $13,617, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ichf Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Ichf Foundation give grants?
Ichf Foundation gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minot, ND (11 grants) and Fargo, ND (2 grants).
Does Ichf Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Ichf Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission." (21 grants).
Who are Ichf Foundation's largest grantees?
Ichf Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of Grace Food Pantry ($51,203), Minot Commission on Aging ($27,500) and The Lord's Cupboard - Minot ($22,782), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ichf Foundation?
Ichf Foundation reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Ichf Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote healthy and sustainable communities by providing financial gifts, strengthening collaborative relationships, and supporting local initiatives that affect residents’ mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ichf Foundation?
Ichf Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ichf Foundation's EIN?
Ichf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3464642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ichf Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ichf-foundation-morg_d5c15b068f514c358282d5b4fe5c4876
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