North Dakota Petroleum Foundation
To provide support, education and outreach opportunities related to the petroleum industry, develop and advance qualifty of life initiatives, and promote and enhance the conservation heritage of North Dakota.
North Dakota Petroleum Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,005,438
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,666,119
- -29.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $48,747
- +265.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,737,777
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North Dakota Petroleum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Medora, ND | Bully Pulpit Conservation Area | $50,000 |
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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 | $1,005,438 | $1,666,119 | $1,737,777 | — | — | $48,747 |
| 2024 | $1,054,350 | $2,371,858 | $1,714,170 | — | — | $13,327 |
| 2023 | $389,369 | $1,175,348 | $1,296,277 | — | — | $9,279 |
| 2022 | $507,989 | $1,306,415 | $1,141,529 | $50,000 | 1 | $2,914 |
| 2021 | $368,193 | $618,391 | $548,481 | — | — | $28,917 |
| 2020 | $309,974 | $433,336 | $508,589 | — | — | $9,791 |
About North Dakota Petroleum Foundation
Based on IRS filings
North Dakota Petroleum Foundation is a public charity, based in Bismarck, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $49K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Dakota Petroleum Foundation is led by Ron Ness, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ron Ness
CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Demorrett
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Herman
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Weis
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Blair Klossner
Board Member
Board Member → Board Member Left June, 2023
Board Member Left June → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Stephenson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Steffes
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Odermann
Vice Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Joel Noyes (2020–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Tessa Sandstrom (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Michael Kukuk (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Danette Welsh (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lawrence Bender (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Kathleen Neset (2020–2021) — Past Chair
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 Petroleum Foundation
How large is North Dakota Petroleum Foundation?
North Dakota Petroleum Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does North Dakota Petroleum Foundation operate?
North Dakota Petroleum Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is North Dakota Petroleum Foundation's EIN?
North Dakota Petroleum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1389235. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
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