North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc
The North Dakota Association for the Disabled is a nonprofit, charitable organization founded for the purpose of assisting people with mental and physical disabilities in the state of North Dakota, many of whom are not eligible for services from other agencies.
North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc at a glance
In short: North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc gave $837K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $419K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $837,250
- +5444.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $418,625
- +5444.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $418,625
- Total assets
- $34,065,176
- +12.2% 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.
How to apply to North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc
Who North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grand Forks Park District Foundation ($829K). Together the top 2 received $837K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc gives
- Giving grew 927% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $837K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $837K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Park District Foundation Grand Forks, ND | Accessible golf cart and the development of a new fully inclusive playground at ndad park, located in grand forks. Thoughtfully designed with inclusion at its core, this welcoming space will offer opportunities for people of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds to play, connect, and belong. This investment reflects a commitment to accessibility, independence, and community inclusion in grand forks. The design includes features that encourage physical activity, sensory engagement, and social interaction creating meaningful play experiences that invite participation from everyone. | $829,250 |
| Dakota Center for Independent Living Bismarck, ND | An inclusive, ada-accessible gardening space, complete with raised garden beds, adaptive tools and accessible pathways. The kids program will serve youth and young adults with disabilities (4- 24 years) | $8,000 |
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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 | $34,065,176 | $5,722,307 | $3,944,093 | $837,250 | 2 | $1,544,765 |
| 2024 | $30,367,171 | $5,825,848 | $2,955,812 | $15,100 | 2 | $1,204,307 |
| 2023 | $25,874,201 | $6,096,825 | $2,716,643 | $74,754 | Total only | $1,136,778 |
| 2022 | $21,295,075 | $5,024,249 | $3,076,700 | $81,500 | 1 | $-353,280 |
| 2021 | $20,076,316 | $7,447,904 | $2,465,960 | $7,579 | 1 | $1,545,029 |
| 2020 | $16,299,617 | $3,943,136 | $2,102,646 | $2,750 | Total only | $316,443 |
| 2019 | $13,900,960 | $2,822,910 | $2,271,316 | $5,000 | 1 | $395,489 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc
Based on IRS filings
North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Grand Forks, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $34.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $837K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc is led by Donald Santer, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2019; 7 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Santer
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$117K (2019) → $204K (2025)
Craig Hashbarger
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Byron Newnam
Minot Gaming Director
On filings since 2021
42 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $111K (2025)
Deann Burckhard
Marketing Director
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Mike Berg
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Grondahl
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Alexander
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Traci Ladouceur
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$123K (2019) → $187K (2025)
Brent Brooks
Gaming Manager
Gaming Manger → Gaming Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
42 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $144K (2025)
Leslie Stastny
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $116K (2025)
Craig Buchholz
Assistant Site Manager
On filings since 2024
53 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $100K (2025)
Anne Putbrese
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Wilkening
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Josette Severson (2019–2022) — Director · Filing note: Through nov 2022
- Former: Mike Iken (2021–2022) — Director · Filing note: Through nov 2022
- Former: Ron Gibbens (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Bob Mongeon (2019–2020) — Director -
- Former: Cindy Sheldon (2019) — Director
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 $204K, to Donald Santer (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc
How much does North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc give each year?
North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc gave $837K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
How large is North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc?
North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc reported $34.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc?
North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Grand Forks, ND. It holds $34.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc operate?
North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc's EIN?
North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0138076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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