North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc
The North Dakota Petroleum Council's mission is to promote and enhance the discovery, development, production, transportation, refining, conservation, and marketing of oil and gas in North Dakota, South Dakota, and the rocky mountain region; to promote opportunities for open discussion, lawful interchange of information, and education concerning the petroleum industry; to monitor and influence legislate and regulatory activities on the state and national level, and to accumulate and disseminate information concerning the petroleum industry to foster the best interests of the public and industry.
North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc at a glance
In short: North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc gave $219K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $219K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $218,941
- -62.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $218,941
- -62.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $218,941
- Total assets
- $7,094,887
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc
- Next open deadline
- April 1, 2027 (Al Golden Memorial Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc
Who North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Dakota Petroleum Foundation ($219K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc gives
- Giving fell 51% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2020) to $585K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota Petroleum Foundation Bismarck, ND | Operating Assistance | $218,941 |
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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 | $7,094,887 | $2,287,900 | $2,265,801 | $218,941 | 1 | $511,058 |
| 2024 | $6,218,769 | $4,337,258 | $4,204,148 | $585,062 | 1 | $517,879 |
| 2023 | $6,886,128 | $2,378,499 | $2,414,049 | $201,668 | 1 | $146,559 |
| 2022 | $7,519,633 | $2,373,360 | $2,273,023 | $450,000 | 1 | $135,852 |
| 2021 | $7,053,440 | $4,010,483 | $2,868,604 | $300,000 | 1 | $369,735 |
| 2020 | $6,496,667 | $2,179,874 | $1,894,655 | $125,000 | 1 | $196,595 |
About North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bismarck, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $219K. Net investment income was $511K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc is led by Ron Ness, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 44 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ron Ness
President
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$206K (2020) → $338K (2025)
Todd Slawson
Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Chair, 2023
Vice Chair & Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Pelton
Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $152K (2025)
Eric Delzer
Regulatory Administrator
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Blu Hulsey
Board Member
Past Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Mau
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Lohnes
Vice Chair
Board Member → Member & Vice Chair, 2023
Member & Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danita Bye
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Fadness
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Homiston
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Herman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Demorrett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Neset
Board Member
Past Chair → Past Chair & Member, 2023
Past Chair & Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Kirkhammer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Black
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Bender
Past Chair
Chair → Chair & Past Chair, 2023
Chair & Past Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Armstrong
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Preston Page
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Kopseng
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Leininger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tad True
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Black
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Gardner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Westler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Klabunde
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Blackaby
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Klossner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Bryans
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Shields
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Larsen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gillian Wilkin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Gjovig
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Arey
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Henke
Board Member & Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Benard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Furlong
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Dunkley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy Carlson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Haux
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bast
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tayla Clark
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Opp
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Martin Stuart (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Kukuk (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Deward Gerdom Jr. (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Spencer Kimball (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Grant (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nathan Fisher (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tessa Sandstrom (2023–2024) — Fdn Executive Director
- Former: Matthew Dahan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Thompson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Kackley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shane Henry (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Macey Wallace (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Hardink (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Charles Rimer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christy Williamson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Daryl Andersen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Trent Wetmore (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Most (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kari Cutting (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Lynn Moser (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Blair (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Wold (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Dille (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gordon Pospisil (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Pulliam (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hang Nguyen (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Leeper (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Skaare (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jerrold Mayer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kari Gibson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Beck (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kjersti Armstrong (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kristen Lingley (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Johnson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Pamela Roth (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Day (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Shane Schulz (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Zach Dailey (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $338K, to Ron Ness (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc
How much does North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc give each year?
North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc gave $219K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $585K across 1 grant.
How large is North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc?
North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc?
North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bismarck, ND. It holds $7.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc operate?
North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc's EIN?
North Dakota Petroleum Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0454738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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