THE PURPOSE OF ND FARMERS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+20.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$250K
+9.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$125K
-45.1% YoY
About North Dakota Farmers Union
Based on IRS filings
North Dakota Farmers Union is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in JAMESTOWN, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $142K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,261,349 | $1,872,460 | $1,692,240 |
| Revenue | $376,749 | $281,266 | $971,812 |
| Expenses | $256,663 | $232,696 | $231,739 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $141,749 | $53,766 | $44,312 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include North Dakota Farmers Union Foundation ($200,000), Ndsu Development Foundation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NDSU DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION FARGO, ND | AG FIELD LAB FACILITY FUND | $50,000 |
| NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION JAMESTOWN, ND | TO SUPPORT YOUTH CAMP AND EDUCATION OF FAMILY FARM AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATIVE BUSINESS MODEL | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANE SICKLER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARK WATNE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT KUYLEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WESLEY NIEDERMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BENJAMIN VIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TYLER STAFSLIEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE ZIESCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FINKEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JON IVERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONDA THROENER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Dakota Farmers Union?
North Dakota Farmers Union is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in JAMESTOWN, ND. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is North Dakota Farmers Union?
As of 2024, North Dakota Farmers Union holds $2.3M in total assets with $377K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $250K in 2024.
Where does North Dakota Farmers Union operate?
North Dakota Farmers Union has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What size grants does North Dakota Farmers Union award?
In 2024, North Dakota Farmers Union awarded 2 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $125K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is North Dakota Farmers Union's EIN?
North Dakota Farmers Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3693935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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