NDSCS Foundation
The North Dakota State College of Science Foundations primary mission is to support the financial needs of the school and students through prudent investing of resources and to ensure that the Foundation honors the requests of donors.
NDSCS Foundation at a glance
In short: NDSCS Foundation gave $3.1M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $3.1M), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,069,654
- -54.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,069,654
- -54.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,069,654
- Total assets
- $85,960,538
- +7.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who NDSCS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was NDSCS ($3.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How NDSCS Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2022) to $6.8M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NDSCS Wahpeton, ND | Cash grants for scholarships. | $3,069,654 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $85,960,538 | $8,498,879 | $4,317,813 | $3,069,654 | 1 | $2,504,026 |
| 2025 | $80,350,231 | $23,000,001 | $8,493,883 | $6,803,221 | 1 | $6,703,608 |
| 2024 | $65,955,042 | $8,834,482 | $2,952,989 | $2,040,219 | 1 | $1,157,297 |
| 2023 | $55,038,880 | $3,674,220 | $3,189,868 | $2,172,455 | 1 | $1,121,809 |
| 2022 | $50,662,223 | $6,003,050 | $2,361,519 | $1,602,426 | 1 | $1,461,210 |
| 2021 | $52,123,357 | $20,208,392 | $2,513,530 | $1,802,131 | 1 | $1,620,634 |
About NDSCS Foundation
Based on IRS filings
NDSCS Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wahpeton, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $86.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NDSCS Foundation is led by Kim Nelson, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kim Nelson
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$117K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Chad Wehri
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Hallaway
Executive Director
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Nelson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Kjesbo
Vice President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Megan Kummer (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Hugh Veit (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Josh Dozak (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $132K, to Kim Nelson (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about NDSCS Foundation
How much does NDSCS Foundation give each year?
NDSCS Foundation gave $3.1M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $6.8M across 1 grant.
How large is NDSCS Foundation?
NDSCS Foundation reported $86.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.5M.
What is NDSCS Foundation?
NDSCS Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wahpeton, ND. It holds $86.0M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does NDSCS Foundation operate?
NDSCS Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is NDSCS Foundation's EIN?
NDSCS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0407617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
Live grants for the work NDSCS Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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