Inspiritus Community Health Foundation
INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity community foundation based in Minot, North Dakota. The organization was founded on the principles of responding to basic human needs and carries the legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis, who arrived in Minot in 1914. The foundation operates as an independent community foundation formed in June 1998 and serves as a resource and catalyst to promote voluntary financial support and endowment building across its service region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7K
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+44.9% YoY
Grant Count
47
+38.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation is to promote healthy and sustainable communities by providing financial gifts, strengthening collaborative relationships, and supporting local initiatives that impact the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of residents in its service area.
The foundation understands the importance of meeting not only physical needs but also mental, spiritual, and emotional needs. It works towards justice, peace, and the transformation of society. Program areas include donations for ministerial programs and community programs within the foundation's service region.
Grantmaking
INSPIRITUS has awarded over $16.9 million in grants to organizations for projects addressing quality of life in its communities.
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
INSPIRITUS serves an 11-county region in north-central North Dakota: Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward, and Wells.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2025):
- Total revenues: $1,171,557
- Total expenses: $1,171,090
- Total assets: $6,798
- Number of employees: 0
2024:
- Revenue: $808,000
- Expenses: $808,000
- Total assets: $6,330
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,798 | $6,331 | $6,438 |
| Revenue | $1,171,557 | $807,890 | $906,810 |
| Expenses | $1,171,090 | $807,997 | $916,693 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $326 | $327 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Inspiritus Community Health Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Dakota Hope Clinic ($127,785), Minot Area Homeless Coalition ($68,899), Minot Area Men's Winter Refuge ($64,425).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOTTINEAU AREA CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ASSOCIATION BOTTINEAU, ND | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN COMMUNITY CARING PROGRAM. | $16,165 |
| BOWDON DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC BOWDON, ND | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $9,025 |
| CAMP BENTLEY BERTHOLD, ND | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $7,150 |
| CAMP OF THE CROSS GARRISON, ND | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $9,310 |
| COMPANIONS FOR CHILDREN MINOT, ND | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SCREENING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM. | $16,881 |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER MINOT, ND | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $62,584 |
| GARRISON AREA RESOURCE CENTER & FOOD PANTRY GARRISON, ND | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $7,604 |
| GOOD SAM HOSP ASSOC (HAMC) RUGBY RUGBY, ND | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $25,915 |
| INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CAMP MINOT, ND | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $11,350 |
| KALIX MINOT, ND | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS. | $28,850 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Katelyn K. Denne, Chair (Minot)
- Tom Miller, Vice-Chair (Minot)
- James English, Treasurer (Harvey)
- Megan Hogue, Secretary (Minot)
- Rick Beall (Minot)
- Lori Berentson (Westhope)
- Michael Buseth (Minot)
- Dawn Fitzgerald (St. John)
- Amber Francis (Velva)
Staff:
- Shelly Weppler, President
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALECIA PULVER | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| JAMES ENGLISH | TREASURER | — | — |
| JANE HIRST | CHAIR | — | — |
| KATELYN DENNE | VICE CHAIR | — | — |
| DAWN FITZGERALD | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MARISA ASHEIM | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| RICK BEALL | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MICHAEL BUSETH | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MEGAN HOGUE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| TOM MILLER | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MELISSA MESSERLY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| LORI BERENTSON | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| AMBER FRANCIS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| SHELLY WEPPLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, INSPIRITUS kicked off its annual Twice Blessed campaign, awarding nearly $200,000 in grants across 11 counties. The First District Health Unit received more than $18,000 through three different grants to support medical equipment, supplies, infant car seats, and their mental health platform, Credible Minds. Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports received support to expand adult therapy services and mental health therapy services within the Minot YMCA, including facility upgrades following a July flood.
Local charities receive $1.8M in INSPIRITUS grants | News, Sports, Jobs -The foundation continues to accept grant applications for its annual funding cycles.
INSPIRITUS accepting grant applications for 2025-26 | News, Sports, JobsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Inspiritus Community Health Foundation fund?
The mission of INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation is to promote healthy and sustainable communities by providing financial gifts, strengthening collaborative relationships, and supporting local initiatives that impact the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of residents in its service area. The foundation understands the importance of meeting not only physical needs but also mental, spiritual, and emotional needs. It works towards justice, peace, and the transformation of society. Pr…
How do I apply for a grant from Inspiritus Community Health Foundation?
INSPIRITUS has awarded over $16.9 million in grants to organizations for projects addressing quality of life in its communities. **Recent Grant Activity:** • In 2025, the foundation awarded approximately $1.8 million in grants to local charities • Nearly $200,000 in grants were awarded across 11 counties, including support to the First District Health Unit • Recent grants include $127,785 to Dakota Hope Clinic and support to the Minot Area Homeless Coalition **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards rang…
Where does Inspiritus Community Health Foundation make grants?
INSPIRITUS serves an 11-county region in north-central North Dakota: Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward, and Wells.
What size grants does Inspiritus Community Health Foundation award?
In 2025, Inspiritus Community Health Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Inspiritus Community Health Foundation's EIN?
Inspiritus Community Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0454700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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