Richland #44 School Foundation
The Richland #44 School District Foundation's mission is to raise funds for innovative programs and facilities that enhance the educational experience and opportunities for students and staff, thereby enriching the quality of life for the greater community and helping prepare students for the twenty-first century.
Richland #44 School Foundation at a glance
In short: Richland #44 School Foundation gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,000
- +71.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,000
- +71.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $11,519,928
- +101.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Richland #44 School Foundation
- Next open deadline
- March 28, 2027 (Darrel Hendrickson Scholarship)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Richland #44 School Foundation
Who Richland #44 School Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Richland #44 School District ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $13K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Richland #44 School District Colfax, ND | Enhance Educational Experiences | $13,000 |
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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 | $11,519,928 | $6,036,881 | $312,907 | $13,000 | 1 | $81,657 |
| 2023 | $5,724,454 | $533,996 | $603,624 | $7,601 | 1 | $-9,707 |
| 2022 | $5,157,866 | $3,374,654 | $218,388 | $3,165 | Total only | $9,131 |
| 2021 | $2,293,619 | $2,439,422 | $193,644 | — | — | $47,228 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Richland #44 School Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Richland #44 School Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Colfax, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $82K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richland #44 School Foundation is led by Megan Kummer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Kummer
President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Holdman
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britney Ghandi
Director
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Schmitt
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Hegseth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Ulven
Vice President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Johnson
Secretary - Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Mary Jo Schmid (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Lehmann (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Craig Olson (2020–2021) — Secretary - Treasurer
- Former: Jody Lingen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nathan Berseth (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Scott Hendrickson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Johnson (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Richland #44 School Foundation
How much does Richland #44 School Foundation give each year?
Richland #44 School Foundation gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Richland #44 School Foundation?
Richland #44 School Foundation reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What is Richland #44 School Foundation?
Richland #44 School Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Colfax, ND. It holds $11.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Richland #44 School Foundation operate?
Richland #44 School Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Richland #44 School Foundation's EIN?
Richland #44 School Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2368359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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