North Dakota Dental Foundation
Our mission is to enhance oral health for all individuals. To achieve this goal, we concentrate our efforts on three key areas: 1) access to care, 2) education, and 3) workforce development.
North Dakota Dental Foundation at a glance
In short: North Dakota Dental Foundation reported $17K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $17,411 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +139.4% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $791,074
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $491,966
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $50,252
- +261.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $412,841
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who North Dakota Dental Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $58K (2020). In 2024 it reported $17K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Healthcare Center Fargo, ND | Mobile Unit Equipment | $11,000 |
| Dental Life Line Network ND Denver, CO | Support of Donated Dental Svc | $5,712 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $791,074 | $491,966 | $412,841 | $17,411 | Total only | $50,252 |
| 2023 | $795,055 | $361,712 | $320,891 | $7,273 | Total only | $13,909 |
| 2022 | $713,030 | $303,823 | $257,282 | $10,577 | Total only | $7,637 |
| 2021 | $743,685 | $307,580 | $369,248 | $16,712 | 2 | $9,765 |
| 2020 | $790,138 | $378,199 | $265,235 | $58,456 | 3 | $7,635 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About North Dakota Dental Foundation
Based on IRS filings
North Dakota Dental Foundation is a public charity, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $791K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $17K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $50K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Dakota Dental Foundation is led by Rob Lauf, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rob Lauf
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenna Lindemoen
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Schneider
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chanel Malone
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Schmaltz
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Clayburgh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kami Dornfeld
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Kenner
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Trapp
Board Member
Member at Large → Director, 2023
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kudrna
Board Member
Member at Large → Director, 2023
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Peterson
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyndsie Jo Gryskiewicz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Erlandson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Michael Little (2020–2023) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Kailynn Barrett (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Cheri Kiefer (2022) — Advisor
- Former: Brent Holman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsey Burckhardt (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dawn Williams (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 North Dakota Dental Foundation
How much does North Dakota Dental Foundation give each year?
North Dakota Dental Foundation reported $17K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $7K in grants paid.
How large is North Dakota Dental Foundation?
North Dakota Dental Foundation reported $791K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $492K.
Where does North Dakota Dental Foundation operate?
North Dakota Dental Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota.
What is North Dakota Dental Foundation's EIN?
North Dakota Dental Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3487515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work North Dakota Dental Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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