North Dakota Masonic Foundation
The North Dakota Masonic Foundation is a private foundation based in Fargo, North Dakota. Its 2025 grants included support for soldiers and veterans, educational events, community grants, assistance related to a childhood language disorder, and Masonic site maintenance.
North Dakota Masonic Foundation at a glance
In short: North Dakota Masonic Foundation gave $89K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,439
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,777
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,729
- Total assets
- $1,834,008
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to North Dakota Masonic Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact the ND Masonic Foundation and submit typed materials covering background, college, choice, family, and related information. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- June each year.
- Deadline
- June each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Nd Masonic Foundation
Mailing address: 201 14Th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: (701) 235-8321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Dakota Masonic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Guard Association of North Dakota ($31K). Together the top 7 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 52 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Dakota and 11% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How North Dakota Masonic Foundation gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2020) to $619K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Guard Association of North Dakota Bismarck, ND | Supportsoldiers and Veterans | $31,000 |
| Know Your State Contest Fargo, ND | Childeducationevent | $21,193 |
| Student Assistance Program Fargo, ND | Educational Event | $14,975 |
| Kline Memorials Manassas, VA | Create Pedestalmemorials | $9,729 |
| Community Grants Fargo, ND | Community Grantsfinacial Asstfor Govt & Non Profits | $5,250 |
| Peace Garden Lodge Bldg Fund Dunseith, ND | Childhoodlanguage Disorderassistance | $3,810 |
| Masonic Site Maintenance Fargo, ND | Maintenancemasonic Sites | $3,482 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,834,008 | $243,036 | $144,786 | $89,439 | 7 | $89,439 | $91,531 | $113,177 |
| 2024 | $1,724,537 | $255,895 | $174,711 | $105,495 | 9 | $105,495 | $173,655 | $103,970 |
| 2023 | $1,650,387 | $46,290 | $207,590 | $150,528 | 9 | $150,528 | $4,213 | $101,756 |
| 2022 | $1,804,653 | $439,728 | $673,333 | $619,179 | 17 | $619,179 | $306,167 | $91,166 |
| 2021 | $2,168,017 | $115,410 | $129,447 | $87,277 | 10 | — | $34,623 | $151,022 |
| 2020 | $2,200,417 | $101,273 | $124,222 | $73,646 | 17 | — | $39,852 | $133,605 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Dakota Masonic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The purposes listed for the foundation’s 2025 grants included supporting soldiers and veterans, child education, educational events, community grants and financial assistance for government and nonprofit organizations, assistance related to a childhood language disorder, and Masonic site maintenance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $89,439. Grants ranged from $3,482 to $31,000, with a median of $9,729.
Notable 2025 grants included $31,000 to the National Guard Association of North Dakota to support soldiers and veterans; $21,193 for the Know Your State Contest; $14,975 for the Student Assistance Program for an educational event; and $9,729 to Kline Memorials to create pedestal memorials. Other listed grants were $5,250 for community grants and financial assistance for government and nonprofits, $3,810 to the Peace Garden Lodge Building Fund for childhood language disorder assistance, and $3,482 for Masonic site maintenance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Haugen, Grand Secretary; Lon Kvasager, Assistant Grand Secretary; Fred Kitko, Grand Master; Lowell Domier, Grand Treasurer; Alan Dybing, Finance Committee Chairman; and Bob Simmers, Department Grand Master.
North Dakota Masonic Foundation is led by Alan Dybing, Finance Committee Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Dybing
Finance Committee Chairman
Junior Grand Warden → Finance Committee Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lon Kvasager
Assistant Grand Secretary
Grand Secretary → Assistant Grand Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lowell Domier
Grand Treasurer
Grand Master → Grand Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Haugen
Grand Secretary
Grand Master → Grand Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Kitko
Grand Master
Senior Grand Warden → Dept Grand Master, 2024
Dept Grand Master → Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Simmers
Dept Grand Master
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Robert Wedberg (2020–2024) — Grand Treasurer
- Former: Darrin Galde (2022–2024) — Grand Master
- Former: Monyatta Watford (2023–2024) — Senior Grand Warden
- Former: Chad Kainz (2021–2023) — Grand Master
- Former: Rick Wightman (2021–2022) — Grand Master
- Former: Doug Melby (2020) — Grand Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Masonic Foundation
How much does North Dakota Masonic Foundation give each year?
North Dakota Masonic Foundation gave $89K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 9 grants.
What is North Dakota Masonic Foundation's typical grant size?
North Dakota Masonic Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,729, and its average grant was $12,777, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does North Dakota Masonic Foundation give grants?
North Dakota Masonic Foundation gives mostly in North Dakota: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fargo, ND (4 grants).
Does North Dakota Masonic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on North Dakota Masonic Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are North Dakota Masonic Foundation's largest grantees?
North Dakota Masonic Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Guard Association of North Dakota ($31,000), Know Your State Contest ($21,193) and Student Assistance Program ($14,975), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is North Dakota Masonic Foundation?
North Dakota Masonic Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does North Dakota Masonic Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Dakota Masonic Foundation?
Contact the ND Masonic Foundation and submit typed materials covering background, college, choice, family, and related information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is North Dakota Masonic Foundation's EIN?
North Dakota Masonic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7304386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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