North Dakota Hospital Foundation
The North Dakota Hospital Foundation is a public charity based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Formed in 1990, it states that its purpose is to improve health in the state through better hospital care, health-care education and training, financial aid for people pursuing health-care education, and work related to health-care administration and research.
North Dakota Hospital Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,876,461
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $939,280
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $535,860
- +79.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $442,938
- -30.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to North Dakota Hospital Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7340, Bismarck, ND 58507
Phone: (701) 224-9732
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Dakota Hospital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 20 grants of 42 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission refers to improving health in North Dakota. The listed 2021 recipients are North Dakota organizations located in Jamestown, Watford City, Hettinger, Rugby, Rolla, Grafton, Hazen, and Northwood.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 42 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chi St Alexius Health Williston Williston, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $217,537 |
| Lutheran Charity Assn DBA Jamestown Regional Medical Center Jamestown, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $206,383 |
| McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc Watford City, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $193,576 |
| West River Health Services DBA West River Regional Medical Center Hettinger, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $193,235 |
| Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson Dickinson, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $174,686 |
| Heart of America Medical Center Rugby, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $174,686 |
| Sanford Medical Center - Fargo Fargo, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $141,042 |
| Presentation Medical Center Rolla, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $132,447 |
| Christian Unity Hospital Corporation DBA Unity Medical Center Grafton, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $128,856 |
| Hazen Memorial Hospital Assn DBA Sakakawea Medical Center Hazen, ND | Distribute Covid Funding | $122,831 |
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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 | $8,876,461 | $939,280 | $442,938 | — | — | $535,860 |
| 2024 | $8,210,273 | $790,267 | $638,254 | — | — | $298,398 |
| 2023 | $6,762,849 | $479,939 | $527,121 | — | — | $45,729 |
| 2022 | $6,324,741 | $990,766 | $681,394 | — | — | $424,833 |
| 2021 | $7,414,810 | $5,236,600 | $4,423,187 | $3,965,669 | 42 | $835,244 |
| 2020 | $6,270,297 | $1,182,837 | $1,040,463 | — | — | $236,186 |
| 2019 | $6,050,758 | $1,097,296 | $732,113 | — | — | $450,118 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the health of North Dakota residents by supporting better hospital care, education and training for health-care personnel, financial aid for North Dakota residents pursuing health-care education, scientific knowledge in health-care administration, and research in hospital administration.
Its filing describes a Hospital Preparedness Program in which it acts as a subcontractor for the North Dakota Health Department, purchasing supplies and equipment for hospitals in the state and providing all-hazard planning education. It also describes education and technical assistance for Critical Access Hospitals, including credentialing and board education, a leadership conference, a health-care indicators report, and individualized technical assistance. Another described program is a Hospital Engagement Network project intended to reduce inpatient harm and readmissions.
The 2021 recipients listed include hospitals and health-care organizations in North Dakota. Their missions, as stated by the organizations, include providing regional access to quality care, comprehensive health and wellness services, patient-centered services, and local access to a full range of health-care services. For example, McKenzie County Healthcare Systems describes itself as dedicated to professional, compassionate, and quality health care; West River Health Services says it provides comprehensive health and wellness services to residents and visitors of its region.
Grantmaking
Organizations listed as supported in 2021 include Lutheran Charity Association ($206,383), McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc. ($193,576), West River Health Services ($193,235), Good Samaritan Hospital Association ($174,686), Presentation Medical Center ($132,447), Christian Unity Hospital Corporation ($128,856), Hazen Memorial Hospital Association ($122,831), and Northwood Deaconess Health Center ($115,208). The available information does not provide a total, grant count, or typical grant size for that year.
The filing data list a grant count of zero for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The filing descriptions of preparedness, hospital education and technical assistance, and patient-safety programs provide program information but do not state an application process for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tim Blasl as president/CEO; Chris Albertson as chair; Ryan Mickelsen as chair-elect; Scott Schneider, Luckas Fischer, and Jodi Hovdenes as directors; and Callen Cermak as finance manager.
North Dakota Hospital Foundation is led by Tim Blasl, President & CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tim Blasl
President & CEO
Director → CEO & President, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Albertson
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schneider
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Hovdenes
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luckas Fischer
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Callen Cermak
Finance Manager
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Mickelsen
Chair-Elect
Director → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jody Nelson (2020–2023) — Chair-Elect
- Former: Beverly Vilhauer (2022–2023) — Chair
- Former: Tod Graeber (2022) — Director
- Former: Glynda Troyo-Sauviac (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Theo Stoller (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bev Vilhauer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Zwicker (2019) — Chair
- Former: Peggy Reinke (2019) — Director
- Former: Pete Antonson (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.
Frequently asked questions about North Dakota Hospital Foundation
How large is North Dakota Hospital Foundation?
North Dakota Hospital Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $939K.
What does North Dakota Hospital Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the health of North Dakota residents by supporting better hospital care, education and training for health-care personnel, financial aid for North Dakota residents pursuing health-care education, scientific knowledge in health-care administration, and research in hospital administration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Dakota Hospital Foundation?
North Dakota Hospital Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does North Dakota Hospital Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s stated mission refers to improving health in North Dakota. The listed 2021 recipients are North Dakota organizations located in Jamestown, Watford City, Hettinger, Rugby, Rolla, Grafton, Hazen, and Northwood.
What is North Dakota Hospital Foundation's EIN?
North Dakota Hospital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0418703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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