North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust
Funding of the North Dakota elks association - (camp grassick expenses) for the operation of a camp for mentally and physically challenged persons
North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $82,014
- +51.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $41,007
- +51.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $41,007
- Total assets
- $10,101,400
- +17.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ndea BPOE ($72K). Together the top 2 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 720% 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 $10K (2022) to $82K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ndea BPOE Bismarck, ND | Operating | $72,014 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | Operating | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,101,400 | $810,312 | $125,118 | $82,014 | 2 | $336,318 |
| 2025 | $8,627,674 | $2,095,584 | $89,590 | $54,003 | 2 | $232,652 |
| 2024 | $6,483,954 | $465,375 | $81,665 | $57,030 | 2 | $362,211 |
| 2023 | $5,729,481 | $880,103 | $40,602 | $10,000 | 1 | $363,435 |
| 2022 | $4,889,980 | $261,436 | $39,980 | $10,000 | 1 | $247,997 |
| 2021 | $4,668,524 | $344,792 | $41,857 | $15,000 | 1 | $191,858 |
About North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
North Dakota Elks Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on mutual and 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.
Focus Areas
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 (12)
- Former: David Nelson (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: BNC National Bank (2021–2024) — Corporate 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 public charity focused on mutual and 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.
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 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
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