The R B Nordick Foundation
The R B Nordick Foundation is a private foundation based in West Fargo, North Dakota. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, with all 12 grants listed as general support.
The R B Nordick Foundation at a glance
In short: The R B Nordick Foundation gave $2.2M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $184K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,209,200
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $184,100
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $114,425
- Total assets
- $40,311,247
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The R B Nordick Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 825 12Th Avenue Ne, West Fargo, ND 58078
Phone: (701) 356-3252
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The R B Nordick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LeaderSource ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 12 grants of 33 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in West Fargo, North Dakota. Its 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in several states; the largest shares went to Indiana (48%), Tennessee (11%), Minnesota (11%), Colorado (10%), and Georgia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The R B Nordick Foundation gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 201% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $735K (2021) to $2.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LeaderSource Elkhart, IN | General Support | $1,050,000 |
| Youth for Christ Intl Englewood, CO | General Support | $210,000 |
| Bethany International Bloomington, MN | General Support | $200,000 |
| illumiNations Alpharetta, GA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Missions International Franklin, TN | General Support | $135,350 |
| Church of Glad Tidings Yuba City, CA | General Support | $115,000 |
| Lifeway Global Antioch, TN | General Support | $113,850 |
| South Asia Advocates Kirkland, WA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Hope and Grace International Arlington, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Church Growth Ministries Isanti, MN | General Support | $45,000 |
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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 | $40,311,247 | $3,567,788 | $2,433,957 | $2,209,200 | 12 | $2,291,390 | $1,432,136 | $2,633,723 |
| 2023 | $39,112,926 | $778,073 | $2,548,219 | $2,379,500 | 15 | $2,426,756 | $1,368,033 | $2,327,950 |
| 2022 | $40,883,072 | $1,296,616 | $1,353,957 | $1,160,000 | 4 | $1,225,178 | $1,122,809 | $2,369,446 |
| 2021 | $40,940,413 | $1,077,615 | $896,244 | $735,000 | 2 | $756,751 | $1,054,529 | $2,418,870 |
| 2020 | $40,759,224 | $1,255,311 | $138,382 | — | — | — | $1,207,136 | $2,182,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The R B Nordick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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
The foundation’s listed 2024 grants were all for general support. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: South Asia Advocates says its mission is to improve lives in South Asia through leadership development, job skills training, literacy programs, and efforts to raise awareness and mobilize action. Hope and Grace International says its mission is to win and train obedient followers of Jesus and to provide care to refugees in several African countries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $2,209,200 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $1,050,000, with a median grant of $114,425. Its largest grants included $1,050,000 to LeaderSource, $210,000 to Youth for Christ Intl, $200,000 to Bethany International, $150,000 to illumiNations, and $135,350 to Missions International. All were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brett A Nordick as President, Erin Castagna as Vice President/Secretary, Sherri Lean Nordick as Director, and Doug Geeslin as Chief Financial Officer.
The R B Nordick Foundation is led by Brett A Nordick, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett A Nordick
President
Vice President → President & Vice President, 2022
President & Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Lean Nordick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Geeslin
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Castagna
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ralph B Nordick (2020–2022) — President
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 The R B Nordick Foundation
How much does The R B Nordick Foundation give each year?
The R B Nordick Foundation gave $2.2M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 15 grants.
What is The R B Nordick Foundation's typical grant size?
The R B Nordick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $114,425, and its average grant was $184,100, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The R B Nordick Foundation give grants?
The R B Nordick Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (11%) and Minnesota (11%).
Does The R B Nordick Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The R B Nordick Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The R B Nordick Foundation's largest grantees?
The R B Nordick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include LeaderSource ($1,050,000), Youth for Christ Intl ($210,000) and Bethany International ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The R B Nordick Foundation?
The R B Nordick Foundation reported $40.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The R B Nordick Foundation fund?
The foundation’s listed 2024 grants were all for general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The R B Nordick Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The R B Nordick Foundation's EIN?
The R B Nordick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0442920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The R B Nordick Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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