North Dakota Humanities Council
The North Dakota Humanities Council invests in the people of North Dakota by creating and sustaining humanities programs that provides its participants with a better understanding of the past, a better analysis of the present, and a better vision for the future.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$503K
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$70K
-83.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-66.1% YoY
About North Dakota Humanities Council
Based on IRS filings
North Dakota Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in BISMARCK, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $503K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $6K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $503,037 | $513,412 | $606,082 |
| Revenue | $1,078,117 | $1,617,965 | $1,234,062 |
| Expenses | $1,027,166 | $1,640,023 | $1,161,100 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,799 | $4,360 | $753 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Long X Arts Foundation ($17,120), Prairie Public Broadcasting ($12,500), Prairie Public Broadcasting ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Public Broadcasting Fargo, ND | Humanities Programs | $10,000 |
| University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | Humanities Programs | $10,000 |
| Long X Arts Foundation Watford City, ND | — | $17,120 |
| Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND | Humanities Programs | $10,000 |
| Prairie Public Broadcasting Fargo, ND | Humanities Programs | $12,500 |
| University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | Humanities Programs | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Glass | Associate Director | 40 | $121,708 |
| Brenna Gerhardt | Executive Director | 45 | $130,506 |
| Lyle Best | Board Member | — | — |
| Julie Blehm | Board Member | — | — |
| Dina Butcher | Board Member | — | — |
| Dennis Cooley | Board Member | — | — |
| Patty Corwin | Board Member | — | — |
| Angela Gorder | Board Member | — | — |
| Trygve Hammer | Board Member | — | — |
| Mark Holman | Board Member | — | — |
| Hamzat Koriko | Board Member | — | — |
| Dorothy Lick | Board Member | — | — |
| Marianna Malm | Board Member | — | — |
| Prairie Rose Seminole | Board Member | — | — |
| Barb Solberg | Board Member | — | — |
| Linda Steve | Board Member | — | — |
| Sarah Vogel | Board Member | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Dakota Humanities Council?
North Dakota Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in BISMARCK, ND. It holds $503K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is North Dakota Humanities Council?
As of 2024, North Dakota Humanities Council holds $503K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $70K in 2024.
Where does North Dakota Humanities Council operate?
North Dakota Humanities Council has awarded grants in Indiana, North Dakota.
What size grants does North Dakota Humanities Council award?
In 2024, North Dakota Humanities Council awarded 6 grants totaling $70K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is North Dakota Humanities Council's EIN?
North Dakota Humanities Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0318487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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