Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation
To construct, improve, and maintain park and recreational facilities and programs within the city of mandan; to make them accessible and inclusive as possible for persons with disabilities; and to not discriminate against any person based on their race, color, religion, natural origin, or sex.
Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation at a glance
In short: Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation gave $147K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $147,015
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,508
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $73,508
- Total assets
- $85,108
- +57.1% 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.
Who Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mandan Park District ($147K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2025) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mandan Park District Mandan, ND | Mandan Rodeo Arena Construction | $119,790 |
| Mandan Park District Mandan, ND | Mandan Tennis Center Construction | $27,225 |
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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 | $85,108 | $212,060 | $181,113 | $147,015 | 2 | $1,998 |
| 2024 | $54,161 | $235,459 | $213,152 | $201,366 | 3 | $1,703 |
| 2023 | $31,854 | $1,125,411 | $1,094,950 | $1,089,544 | 5 | $445 |
| 2022 | $1,393 | $296,118 | $294,725 | $294,547 | 2 | — |
About Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Mandan, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation is led by Jason Arenz, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Arenz
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Higlin
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Thomas
Manager
Foundation M → Manager, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teri Welch
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wade Meschke
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Froehlich
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jen Froehlich (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation
How much does Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation give each year?
Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation gave $147K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $201K across 3 grants.
How large is Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation?
Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $212K.
What is Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation?
Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Mandan, ND. It holds $85K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation operate?
Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN?
Mandan Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1889922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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