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Scheels All Sports Foundation

FARGO, ND EIN: 45-0447707 Website

Scheels All Sports Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1998 and based in Fargo, North Dakota. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple states.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$279K

-95.5% YoY

Grant Count

1

-97.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$279K

+63.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated significant grantmaking activity. Recent financial data shows:

Grant Range

**: $734

Average Grant

**: $734

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports communities across eight states: Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Notable funding locations include Fargo, Sioux Falls, and Fort Collins.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

AppletonBillingsCantonCedar FallsCedar RapidsChippewa FallsDes MoinesEau ClaireFall CreekFargoFergus FallsFort CollinsGrand ForksGreat FallsHarrisburgHastingsHooperJamestownJohnstownLincoln

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Based on the most recent available financial data:

  • Total assets: $216,408
  • Annual revenue: $4,893,458 (2023)
  • Annual expenses: $6,206,997 (2023)
  • Revenue growth: Average annual increase of 10.6% over the past six years
  • Expense growth: Average annual increase of 15.0% over the past six years
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$3M$5M$6M20 grants202020 grants202131 grants202236 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

West Fargo Youth Baseball$279K

Grant Size Distribution

108 grants across all recorded years

29<$50K30$50–100K38$100–250K5$250–500K3$500K–1M3$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include West Fargo Youth Baseball ($278,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
West Fargo Youth Baseball West Fargo, NDGeneral Operations$278,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by:

  • Steve D Scheel - Chairman
  • Steve M Scheel - CEO
  • Fred B Scheel - President

These individuals contribute their time without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Todd E AndersonPresident0.5
Michelle KilloranCFO1
Matt R HansonCEO0.5
Jill StaffneDirector of HR0.5
Trevor J KleinStore Leader0.9
Mark T KnudsonStore Leader0.5
Cory D TwedenStore Leader0.5
Jason L MackStore Leader0.5
Pete PhilippiStore Leader0.5

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported various community initiatives, including donations of athletic equipment to high school sports programs and contributions to athletic development programs through partnerships with health organizations.

Rox Community Foundation Awards $15,000 Worth of Scholarships to Central

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Scheels All Sports Foundation?

The foundation has demonstrated significant grantmaking activity. Recent financial data shows: • **Total giving**: $278,500 (2024) • **Expenses**: $288,000 (2024) • **Typical award range**: $16,000–$1,000,000 • **Grant volume**: Approximately 7,075 grants in the previous year • **Average grant size**: $734 • **New applicant funding rate**: 12% The foundation's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services. Specific funding interests include Hea…

Where does Scheels All Sports Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports communities across eight states: Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Notable funding locations include Fargo, Sioux Falls, and Fort Collins.

What size grants does Scheels All Sports Foundation award?

In 2024, Scheels All Sports Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $279K — an average of about $279K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Scheels All Sports Foundation's EIN?

Scheels All Sports Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0447707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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