NDSU Research & Technology Park
The NDSU Research and Technology Park operates to enhance the investments in North Dakota State University by the citizens of North Dakota. Through partnerships with international, national and regional centers of excellence, high technology-based businesses, and the research community at NDSU, the Research and Technology Park will achieve successful technology based development and broaden the economic base of North Dakota.Scientific and technological advancement will be promoted through the development of facilities and research centers conducive to cutting edge research. The Park will establish an innovation accelerator unit, which offers space, facilities and services to technology-based entrepreneurs and businesses.
NDSU Research & Technology Park at a glance
- Total assets
- $16,392,349
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,785,791
- -18.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $434,626
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,301,421
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who NDSU Research & Technology Park funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ChippAI Fargo, ND | Reimbursement thru grant program with the State of ND | $22,500 |
| Trimyxs LLC Fargo, ND | Reimbursement thru grant program with the State of ND | $22,451 |
| Complete Creamer LLC West Fargo, ND | Reimbursement thru grant program with the State of ND | $16,250 |
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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 | $16,392,349 | $1,785,791 | $2,301,421 | — | — | $434,626 |
| 2024 | $17,952,882 | $2,193,715 | $2,068,973 | $61,201 | 3 | $454,462 |
| 2023 | $18,723,525 | $2,124,543 | $1,681,440 | — | — | $471,014 |
| 2022 | $19,342,469 | $2,356,700 | $1,762,524 | — | — | $524,101 |
| 2021 | $20,085,953 | $1,878,502 | $1,861,409 | — | — | $592,517 |
About NDSU Research & Technology Park
Based on IRS filings
NDSU Research & Technology Park is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $435K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NDSU Research & Technology Park is led by Brenda Wyland, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2024; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenda Wyland
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$62K (2024) → $243K (2025)
David Cook
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Ekman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Albrecht
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bertolini
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Roers-Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Birkeland
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Sobolik
Vice President - Operations
Associate Director → Vice President - Operations, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$98K (2023) → $128K (2025)
Barry Batcheller
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Waslaski
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jim Buus (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Miguel Danielson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Colleen Fitzgerald (2022–2024) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Brian Kalk (2021–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Margaret Fitzgerald (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dean Bresciani (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Jane Schuh (2021–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Shannon Roers Jones (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John Cosgriff (2021) — Incubator Manager
- Former: Sandi Piatz (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $243K, to Brenda Wyland (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about NDSU Research & Technology Park
How large is NDSU Research & Technology Park?
NDSU Research & Technology Park reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is NDSU Research & Technology Park?
NDSU Research & Technology Park is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Fargo, ND. It holds $16.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does NDSU Research & Technology Park operate?
NDSU Research & Technology Park has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is NDSU Research & Technology Park's EIN?
NDSU Research & Technology Park's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0455343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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