The NSIC is a model Division II conference that uses high-level athletics competition to develop champions in the classroom and community while empowering student-athletes to be impactful and positive leaders.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+14.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$124K
+99.8% YoY
Grant Count
15
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-33.4% YoY
About Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Based on IRS filings
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in BURNSVILLE, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $115K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,546,635 | $3,106,235 | $2,807,501 |
| Revenue | $1,549,545 | $1,238,039 | $1,343,164 |
| Expenses | $1,257,943 | $937,299 | $1,005,551 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $115,494 | $101,774 | $5,497 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include US Council for Athletes' Health ($15,450), Double L Consulting ($15,364), Logo Pro LLC ($11,291).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | Athletics operations and compliance | $6,111 |
| US Council for Athletes' Health Columbus, OH | Athletics operations and compliance | $15,450 |
| Logo Pro LLC Bettendorf, IA | Academic and lifeskills for athletes | $11,291 |
| University of Mary Bismarck, ND | Athletics operations and compliance | $5,311 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | Athletics operations and compliance | $5,089 |
| Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | Athletics operations and compliance | $5,311 |
| Minnesota State University Mankato Mankato, MN | Athletics operations and compliance | $5,311 |
| Minot State University Minot, ND | Athletics operations and compliance | $5,311 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | Athletics operations and compliance | $5,447 |
| Wayne State University Wayne, NE | Athletics operations and compliance | $9,684 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Timothy Downs | Chair | 1 | — |
| Msgr James Shea | Vice-Chair | 1 | — |
| Dr Marysz Rames | Chair-Elect | 1 | — |
| Dr Mary Holz-Clause | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr John Hoffman | Director | 1 | — |
| Rev Dr Brian Friedrick | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Polly Peterson | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Charles Nies | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Edward Inch | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Steven Shirley | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Neal Schnoor | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Brett Bradfield | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Kumara Jayasuriya | Director | 1 | — |
| Larry Dietz | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Kenneth Janz | Director | 1 | — |
| Erin Lind | Commissioner | 40 | $240,037 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference?
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in BURNSVILLE, MN. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference?
As of 2025, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference holds $3.5M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $124K in 2025.
Where does Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference operate?
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has awarded grants in California, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota.
What size grants does Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference award?
In 2025, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference awarded 15 grants totaling $124K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference's EIN?
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1783486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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