Northern Canola Growers Association Inc
The mission of the Northern Canola Growers Association is to promote and encourage the establishment and maintenance of conditions favorable to the production, marketing, processing, research, and use of canola; to promote efficient production through farmer education, public and private research, labeling and registration of crop protection products; to promote uniform seed and product standards; and to work to develop and implement agriculture policies that will enhance development of the industry.
Northern Canola Growers Association Inc at a glance
In short: Northern Canola Growers Association Inc gave $501K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,683
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,171
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,039
- Total assets
- $420,741
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Northern Canola Growers Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Dakota State University ($340K). Together the top 4 received $501K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Northern Canola Growers Association Inc gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $269K (2019) to $501K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $501K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University Fargo, ND | Canola Research | $339,792 |
| South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | Canola Research | $84,078 |
| Clean Fuels Alliance America Jefferson City, MI | Canola Research | $40,000 |
| USDA Ag Research Service Fort Collins, CO | Canola Research | $36,813 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,741 | $1,048,795 | $1,034,402 | $500,683 | 4 | $5,196 |
| 2023 | $409,913 | $1,060,721 | $1,003,102 | $463,251 | 2 | $1,407 |
| 2022 | $463,562 | $857,411 | $829,726 | $344,961 | 2 | $267 |
| 2021 | $381,351 | $853,753 | $831,973 | $346,621 | 2 | $889 |
| 2020 | $357,953 | $799,409 | $781,567 | $320,885 | 2 | $1,129 |
| 2019 | $285,127 | $806,660 | $772,283 | $269,077 | 2 | $658 |
About Northern Canola Growers Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Northern Canola Growers Association Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bismarck, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $421K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $501K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northern Canola Growers Association Inc is led by Tim Mickelson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tim Mickelson
President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Barry Coleman
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Marquardt
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $2K (2024)
Matt Mongeon
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $1K (2024)
Troy Romfo
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$800 (2019) → $1K (2024)
Zach Jacobson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$300 (2024)
Brian Jenks
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Meduna
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Sundeen
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Haman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devin Wert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lacey Zahradka
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Murphy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Brekhus
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $3K (2024)
Becky Braaten
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jon Wert (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Pat Murphy (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Mack (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Tim Mickelson (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Northern Canola Growers Association Inc
How much does Northern Canola Growers Association Inc give each year?
Northern Canola Growers Association Inc gave $501K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $463K across 2 grants.
What is Northern Canola Growers Association Inc's typical grant size?
Northern Canola Growers Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $62,039, and its average grant was $125,171, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Northern Canola Growers Association Inc give grants?
Northern Canola Growers Association Inc gives mostly in North Dakota: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Dakota (17%) and Michigan (8%).
Does Northern Canola Growers Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Northern Canola Growers Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Canola Research" (4 grants).
How large is Northern Canola Growers Association Inc?
Northern Canola Growers Association Inc reported $421K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Northern Canola Growers Association Inc?
Northern Canola Growers Association Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bismarck, ND. It holds $421K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Northern Canola Growers Association Inc's EIN?
Northern Canola Growers Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0435502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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