North Dakota Wildlife Federation
A grassroots organization, which protects and enhances North Dakota's wildlife, wildlife habitat and access to that habitat, and promotes hunting, fishing, trapping and other wildlife related activities through education, programs, and projects.
North Dakota Wildlife Federation at a glance
In short: North Dakota Wildlife Federation gave $41K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,380
- -80.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,345
- -85.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $6,007,194
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North Dakota Wildlife Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Badlands Conservation Alliance ($18K). Together the top 4 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How North Dakota Wildlife Federation gives
- Giving fell 41% 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 $20K (2023) to $210K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Badlands Conservation Alliance Bismarck, ND | Conservation | $17,880 |
| Grassy Butte Rural Fire Protection District Grassy Butte, ND | Purchase of Fire Equipment | $10,000 |
| North Dakota Natural Resources Trust Bismarck, ND | Financial Support for Wildlife Management Area | $8,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation Nashville, TN | Hiring of a consultant as part of the state action coalition | $5,500 |
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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 | $6,007,194 | $883,029 | $390,938 | $41,380 | 4 | $192,312 |
| 2024 | $5,191,208 | $231,568 | $519,331 | $210,020 | 3 | $80,144 |
| 2023 | $5,140,676 | $320,640 | $263,391 | $20,000 | 1 | $117,575 |
| 2022 | $4,695,204 | $323,061 | $221,168 | $70,000 | 2 | $90,357 |
| 2021 | $5,344,409 | $699,540 | $281,813 | $120,028 | 3 | $334,049 |
| 2020 | $4,975,936 | $391,780 | $309,276 | $87,373 | 2 | $98,649 |
About North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Based on IRS filings
North Dakota Wildlife Federation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bismarck, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $192K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Dakota Wildlife Federation is led by John R. Bradley, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John R. Bradley
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $70K (2025)
Kerry Whipp
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike McEnroe
At-Large Director
Secretary → At-Large Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Rogers
At-Large Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Keller
At-Large Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Holm
At-Large Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Simonson
At-Large Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Scherr
At-Large Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Lautenschlager
At-Large Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Campbell
At-Large Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Brandt
Nwf Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Dewald
Past President
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Gerou
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Wilhelm Jenner
Secretary
At-Large Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney O'Clair
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Rod O'Clair (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Daryl Simmons (2023–2024) — At-Large Director
- Former: Sarah Wagner (2024) — At-Large Director
- Former: Perry Kapaun (2023) — At-Large Director
- Former: Terry Allbee (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Wayne Beyer (2021) — Past President
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 $70K, to John R Bradley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about North Dakota Wildlife Federation
How much does North Dakota Wildlife Federation give each year?
North Dakota Wildlife Federation gave $41K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $210K across 3 grants.
What is North Dakota Wildlife Federation's typical grant size?
North Dakota Wildlife Federation's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $10,345, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does North Dakota Wildlife Federation give grants?
North Dakota Wildlife Federation gives mostly in North Dakota: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bismarck, ND (2 grants).
Does North Dakota Wildlife Federation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on North Dakota Wildlife Federation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is North Dakota Wildlife Federation?
North Dakota Wildlife Federation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $883K.
What is North Dakota Wildlife Federation?
North Dakota Wildlife Federation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bismarck, ND. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is North Dakota Wildlife Federation's EIN?
North Dakota Wildlife Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7071000. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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