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Northern Canola Growers Association Inc

Grantmaker Bismarck, ND EIN: 45-0435502 Website

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.

Key facts about Northern Canola Growers Association Inc

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 filing.

EIN
45-0435502
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$500,683
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$125,171
Median grant
$62,039
Total assets
$420,741
Primary geography
North Dakota (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$421K

+2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$501K

+8.1% YoY

Grant Count

4

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$125K

-46.0% YoY

How Northern Canola Growers Association Inc gives

  • Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Northern Canola Growers Association Inc

Based on IRS filings

Northern Canola Growers Association Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bismarck, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

FargoFort CollinsBrookingsJefferson City

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K2 grants20202 grants20212 grants20222 grants20234 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $321K (2020) to $501K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $501K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

North Dakota State University: $340KNorth Dakota State University$340KSouth Dakota State University: $84KSouth Dakota State University$84KClean Fuels Alliance America: $40KClean Fuels Alliance America$40KUSDA Ag Research Service: $37KUSDA Ag Research Service$37K

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

3<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K5$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 12 (42%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Dakota State University Fargo, NDCanola Research$339,792
South Dakota State University Brookings, SDCanola Research$84,078
Clean Fuels Alliance America Jefferson City, MICanola Research$40,000
USDA Ag Research Service Fort Collins, COCanola Research$36,813

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$420,741$409,913$463,562
Revenue$1,048,795$1,060,721$857,411
Expenses$1,034,402$1,003,102$829,726
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$5,196$1,407$267
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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 2020); 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 2020

    1.5 hrs/week

    $1K (2020) → $3K (2024)

  • Barry Coleman

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Marquardt

    Director

    Vice President → President, 2022

    President → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    $1K (2020) → $2K (2024)

  • Matt Mongeon

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    $600 (2022) → $1K (2024)

  • Troy Romfo

    Director

    Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023

    Vice President → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    $600 (2021) → $1K (2024)

  • Zach Jacobson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    $300 (2024)

  • Brian Jenks

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Courtney Meduna

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristie Sundeen

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rob Haman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    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 2020

    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 (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Pat Murphy (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Eric Mack (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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

Tim Mickelson — President: $3KTim MickelsonPresident$3KMike Brekhus — Vice President: $3KMike BrekhusVice President$3KDan Marquardt — Director: $2KDan MarquardtDirector$2KTroy Romfo — Director: $1KTroy RomfoDirector$1KMatt Mongeon — Director: $1KMatt MongeonDirector$1KZach Jacobson — Director: $300Zach JacobsonDirector$300

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 filing. 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 filing.

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 filing 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 filing 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 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.

What is Northern Canola Growers Association Inc?

Northern Canola Growers Association Inc is a nonprofit organization 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 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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