Northern Pulse Growers Association
To promote dry peas, lentils and chickpeas through education, market development, research coordination and government affairs by providing the highest quality food and feed products to the consumer.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+17.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$285K
+134.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
+56.4% YoY
About Northern Pulse Growers Association
Based on IRS filings
Northern Pulse Growers Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BISMARCK, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $285K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,110,347 | $1,794,637 | $1,634,009 |
| Revenue | $1,032,729 | $636,158 | $880,166 |
| Expenses | $893,537 | $639,746 | $838,026 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,003 | $904 | $500 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include North Dakota State University ($247,395), Montana State University ($25,160), South Dakota State University ($12,518).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University Fargo, ND | Research Projects | $247,395 |
| South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | Research Projects | $12,518 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Research Projects | $25,160 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Arnson-President until | Jan)/Director (as of Jan) | 4 | — |
| Matthew McCabe-Vice President | (until Jan)/President (as of Jan) | 4 | — |
| McKade Mahlen-Director until | Jan)/Vice President (as of Jan) | 4 | — |
| Gary Steier | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Blake Rasmussen | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ryan Davidson | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Haas | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan Brooks | Director | 1 | — |
| Tyler Han | Director (as of Jan) | 1 | — |
| Shannon Berndt | Executive Director | 40 | $120,594 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Pulse Growers Association?
Northern Pulse Growers Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BISMARCK, ND. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northern Pulse Growers Association?
As of 2024, Northern Pulse Growers Association holds $2.1M in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $285K in 2024.
Where does Northern Pulse Growers Association operate?
Northern Pulse Growers Association has awarded grants in Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington.
What size grants does Northern Pulse Growers Association award?
In 2024, Northern Pulse Growers Association awarded 3 grants totaling $285K — an average of about $95K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northern Pulse Growers Association's EIN?
Northern Pulse Growers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0454936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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