Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND
Provide funding for research projects pertaining to the raising of sugarbeets.
Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND at a glance
In short: Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND gave $457K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $152K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $457,108
- -48.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $152,369
- -48.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $170,217
- Total assets
- $861,025
- +37.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Dakota State University ($254K). Together the top 3 received $457K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 15 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $457K (2025) to $883K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $457K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University Fargo, ND | Agricultural Researc | $253,980 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Agricultural Researc | $170,217 |
| Beet Sugar Development Foundation Denver, CO | Agricultural Researc | $32,911 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $861,025 | $735,614 | $499,627 | $457,108 | 3 | $16,152 |
| 2024 | $625,038 | $842,477 | $918,710 | $883,140 | 3 | $22,011 |
| 2023 | $701,271 | $814,735 | $756,743 | $709,567 | 3 | $12,981 |
| 2022 | $643,279 | $734,079 | $660,377 | $625,675 | 3 | $514 |
| 2021 | $569,577 | $735,822 | $658,084 | $640,380 | 3 | $5,020 |
| 2019 | $516,281 | $698,126 | $582,506 | $542,952 | 4 | $5,442 |
About Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND
Based on IRS filings
Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND is a public charity, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $861K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $457K. Net investment income was $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND is led by Ross Pape, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 28 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ross Pape
Chairman
Member → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian Ryberg
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jim Murn
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joe Hastings
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark Bloomquist
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Melvin Bolton
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Schmitt
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mike Metzger
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mohamed Khan
Member
Secretary → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Pat Osowski
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Emma Burt
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Frank Casey
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Harrison Weber
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carson Klosterman
Vice Chairman
Member → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brad Thoreson
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jake Rust
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tom Peters
Member
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Eric Branch
Secretary & Member
Secretary → Secretary & Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Gabe Carlson
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Robert Vivatson
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tyler Dahl
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Andy Thompson
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Cody Groen
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jolene Hedrick
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lane Schwitters
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Matt Hasbargen
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Matthew Brantner
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Travis Pederson
Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Albert Sims (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Bruce Solvie (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Charlie Stoltenow (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Justin Krieg (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Kevin Kutzer (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Todd Geselius (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Trent Eidem (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Nathan Green (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Eric Erdman (2019–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Chad Leach (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Chris Thompson (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jarod Hanson (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Scott Krogstad (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Thomas Peters (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Troy Newhouse (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Bryant Haugrud (2022) — Member
- Former: Ryan Carlson (2022) — Member
- Former: Troy Koltes (2021) — Member
- Former: Chad Westrom (2019) — Member
- Former: Duane Matz (2019) — Member
- Former: Ken Grafton (2019) — Member
- Former: Shane Sand (2019) — Member
- Former: Tom Knudsen (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND
How much does Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND give each year?
Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND gave $457K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $883K across 3 grants.
What is Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND's typical grant size?
Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND's median grant in 2025 was $170,217, and its average grant was $152,369, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND give grants?
Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND gives mostly in North Dakota: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (37%) and Colorado (7%).
Does Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Agricultural Researc" (3 grants).
How large is Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND?
Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND reported $861K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $736K.
What is Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND's EIN?
Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of MN and ND's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0164100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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