North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Bismarck, ND EIN: 45-6023903

Funding of the north dakota elks association - (camp grassick expenses) for the operation of a camp for mentally and physically challenged persons

Key facts about North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust

In short: North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust gave $82K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $41K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
45-6023903
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$82,014
Grants made (2026)
2
Average grant
$41,007
Median grant
$41,007
Total assets
$10,101,400
Primary geography
North Dakota (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$10.1M

+17.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$82K

+51.9% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

+51.9% YoY

How North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust gives

  • Giving grew 720% from 2023 to 2026. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Mutual/Membership Benefit, based in Bismarck, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $336K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 2 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

Cities

BismarckChicago

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K1 grants20211 grants20221 grants20232 grants20242 grants20252 grants2026

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2026

Ndea Bpoe: $72KNdea Bpoe$72KElks National Foundation Inc: $10KElks National Foundation Inc$10K

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
NDEA BPOE Bismarck, NDOPERATING$72,014
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC Chicago, ILOPERATING$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$10,101,400$8,627,674$6,483,954
Revenue$810,312$2,095,584$465,375
Expenses$125,118$89,590$81,665
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$336,318$232,652$362,211
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
  5. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust is led by Michael Leopold, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Michael Leopold

    Chairman

    Trustee → Trustee-Chair, 2022

    Trustee-Chair → Chairman, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Al Gangl

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jamie Havelka

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Keny Evanson

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Radke

    State Treasurer

    Treasurer → State Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Becky Bergman

    State Secretary

    Secretary → State Secretary, 2026

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rod Beck

    Secretary

    On filings since 2025

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (11)
  • Former: David Nelson (2021–2025) — Trustee
  • Former: Rod Bakken (2021–2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Steve Davis (2021–2023) — Past President
  • Former: Steven Moser (2021–2023) — President
  • Former: Daren Peterka (2022–2023) — President Elect
  • Former: Charles Mark Webster (2023) — Vice President
  • Former: Prace Ramsdell (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Steve Vaughan (2021–2022) — Secretary · Filing note: Term ended in 2021
  • Former: Becky Bergman Eff (2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Curtis Novak (2021) — Trustee-Chair
  • Former: Tracy Leopold (2021) — 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.

Frequently asked questions about North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust

How much does North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust give each year?

North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust gave $82K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $54K across 2 grants.

How large is North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust?

North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $810K.

What is North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust?

North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Mutual/Membership Benefit, based in Bismarck, ND. It holds $10.1M in total assets as of 2026.

Where does North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust operate?

North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Illinois, North Dakota.

What is North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust's EIN?

North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6023903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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