Scheels All Sports Foundation
Scheels All Sports Foundation was a private foundation based in Fargo, North Dakota. It made a 2024 grant to West Fargo Youth Baseball for general operations. The foundation’s board decided to dissolve it on October 23, 2024, and it was dissolved on December 20, 2024.
Scheels All Sports Foundation at a glance
In short: Scheels All Sports Foundation gave $279K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $279K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $278,500
- -95.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -97.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $278,500
- +63.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $278,500
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Scheels All Sports Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1707 Gold Drive, Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 232-3665
Website: https://scheels.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scheels All Sports Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Fargo Youth Baseball ($279K).
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 38 grants of 108 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Scheels All Sports Foundation gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $279K (2024) to $6.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Youth Baseball West Fargo, ND | General Operations | $278,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $71,729 | $288,137 | $278,500 | 1 | $282,510 | $7,707 | $10,301 |
| 2023 | $216,408 | $4,893,458 | $6,206,997 | $6,150,923 | 36 | $6,152,933 | $484,529 | $75,070 |
| 2022 | $1,907,481 | $5,812,675 | $4,321,740 | $4,289,613 | 31 | $4,291,740 | $5,712,675 | — |
| 2021 | $5,893,621 | $2,548,808 | $2,563,226 | $2,554,324 | 20 | $2,556,232 | $2,548,669 | $258,850 |
| 2020 | $8,034,984 | $2,980,676 | $2,991,237 | $2,931,150 | 20 | — | $2,980,676 | $355,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scheels All Sports Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement or broader funding focus is stated. The 2024 filing lists a grant for general operations to West Fargo Youth Baseball.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $278,500. That grant, to West Fargo Youth Baseball in West Fargo, North Dakota, was also the year’s smallest, largest, and median grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Todd E Anderson, President; Michelle Killoran, CFO; Matt R Hanson, CEO; Jill Staffne, Director of HR; and Trevor J Klein, Mark T Knudson, Cory D Tweden, Jason L Mack, and Pete Philippi, Store Leaders.
Scheels All Sports Foundation is led by Matt R Hanson, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt R Hanson
CEO
Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd E Anderson
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Staffne
Director of Hr
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark T Knudson
Store Leader
Director → Store Leader, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Killoran
CFO
Secretary & Treasurer → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor J Klein
Store Leader
Director → Store Leader, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory D Tweden
Store Leader
Director → Store Leader, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason L Mack
Store Leader
Director → Store Leader, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Philippi
Store Leader
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kevin J Lambley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Steve M Scheel (2020–2023) — Chairman & CEO
- Former: Bill D Nelson (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.
Frequently asked questions about Scheels All Sports Foundation
How much does Scheels All Sports Foundation give each year?
Scheels All Sports Foundation gave $279K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.2M across 36 grants.
What does Scheels All Sports Foundation fund?
No mission statement or broader funding focus is stated. The 2024 filing lists a grant for general operations to West Fargo Youth Baseball. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scheels All Sports Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Scheels All Sports Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in North Dakota.
How much is Scheels All Sports Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Scheels All Sports Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
Does Scheels All Sports Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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