Urdahl Inc
Urdahl Inc is a private foundation based in Jamestown, North Dakota. Its 2026 grants supported organizations working on food assistance, emergency aid, youth services, health, disaster relief, and humanitarian needs.
Urdahl Inc at a glance
In short: Urdahl Inc gave $19K across 43 grants in 2026 (avg $441.907), top state North Dakota. 2% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $19,002
- +9.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 43
- +4.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $442
- +4.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $403,992
- +1.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 43, 2026)
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (37% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Urdahl Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Kenneth N Urdahl and submit a letter stating the purpose and amount requested, plans for use of the funds, a description of the population served, the name and address of the overseer, and verification of tax-exempt status. The filing says the foundation is primarily interested in youth and children and in assisting work with people in need, especially church-related work.
- Review Cycle
- November 15.
- Deadline
- November 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Kenneth N Urdahl
Mailing address: 907 9Th St Sw, Jamestown, ND 58401-5104
Phone: (701) 952-1733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Urdahl Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Carter Center ($1K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 194 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 37% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Dakota, 13% to Maryland, 7% to Washington, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 5% to Georgia. Grants also went to organizations in other states, including Illinois, Michigan, New York, Minnesota, Kentucky, and Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Urdahl Inc open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 43 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $441. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 95% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $19K (2026). In 2026 it made 43 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Peace and Health Issues | $1,000 |
| Community Action Jamestown, ND | Food/Preschool Expenses | $1,000 |
| Community Lunch Capital Hill Seattle, WA | Meals for Homeless | $1,000 |
| Elca World Hungerdisaster Appeal Chicago, IL | Food and Disaster Relief | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders MSF Haagerstown, MD | Disaster / Conflict Area Medical Care | $996 |
| Christian Mission Aid Zeeland, MI | Food Baskets in Kenya | $800 |
| Great Plains Food Bank Fargo, ND | Food for Needy | $800 |
| God's Child Bismarck, ND | Orphanage / School / Health in Guatamala | $700 |
| Jamestown Salvation Army Jamestown, ND | Emergency Aid | $700 |
| Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD | Third World Support | $656 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $403,992 | $24,638 | $20,673 | $19,002 | 43 | $19,002 | $18,947 | $19,745 |
| 2025 | $400,027 | $59,098 | $18,291 | $17,357 | 41 | $17,357 | $18,006 | $19,094 |
| 2024 | $359,220 | $15,526 | $17,801 | $17,188 | 42 | $17,188 | $15,526 | $17,365 |
| 2023 | $361,495 | $67,629 | $14,175 | $13,988 | 35 | $13,988 | $2,380 | $17,088 |
| 2022 | $308,040 | $36,880 | $13,394 | $13,254 | 33 | $13,254 | $2,989 | $14,128 |
| 2021 | $284,553 | $29,787 | $13,159 | $13,056 | 34 | — | $5,587 | $13,254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Urdahl Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2026 — 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 available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for food and meal programs, emergency assistance, youth, health, and disaster relief, as well as international humanitarian work.
Among its 2026 grantees, Christian Mission Aid described its work as meeting vulnerable and underprivileged people’s basic needs, with particular attention to child poverty and the effects of disease, disasters, and social strife. Lutheran World Relief said it works with Lutherans and partners around the world to address poverty, injustice, and human suffering. The International Rescue Committee described its work responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster. Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry said it works with global partners to provide access to quality education, especially for women and girls. Other 2026 grantees included the Southern Poverty Law Center, which described its work as advancing racial justice and human rights; the Christian Appalachian Project, which described its mission as service in Appalachia; and United Way of Jamestown, which said it mobilizes communities to advance the common good.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, Urdahl Inc made 43 grants totaling $19,002. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $400. Among the largest were $1,000 each to the Carter Center for peace and health issues, Community Action in Jamestown for food and preschool expenses, Community Lunch Capital Hill for meals for homeless people, and ELCA World Hunger Disaster Appeal for food and disaster relief. Other notable grants included $996 to Doctors Without Borders MSF for medical care in disaster or conflict areas, $800 to Christian Mission Aid, $800 to Great Plains Food Bank, and $700 each to God’s Child and the Jamestown Salvation Army.
Other 2026 grants listed include $656 to Lutheran World Relief, $500 to Covenant House for help for homeless youth, $500 to Daily Bread for a feeding program, $500 to the International Rescue Committee, $400 each to Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry and the Southern Poverty Law Center, $300 to the University of Washington Foundation, $200 to the Christian Appalachian Project, and $150 to United Way of Jamestown.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kenneth N Urdahl as president, Ruth E Urdahl as secretary treasurer, and Dr Kevin Urdahl as vice president.
Urdahl Inc is led by Kenneth N. Urdahl, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kenneth N. Urdahl
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin B. Urdahl
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth E. Urdahl
Secretary Treasurer
Sec-Treas → Secretary Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Urdahl Inc
How much does Urdahl Inc give each year?
Urdahl Inc gave $19K across 43 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $17K across 41 grants.
What is Urdahl Inc's typical grant size?
Urdahl Inc's median grant in 2026 was $400, and its average grant was $442, across 43 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Urdahl Inc that year got $500 on average.
Where does Urdahl Inc give grants?
Urdahl Inc's top state is North Dakota, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (13%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jamestown, ND (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Fargo, ND (3 grants).
Does Urdahl Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Urdahl Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Urdahl Inc's largest grantees?
Urdahl Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Carter Center ($1,000), Community Action ($1,000) and Community Lunch Capital Hill ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Urdahl Inc?
Urdahl Inc reported $404K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 Urdahl Inc fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for food and meal programs, emergency assistance, youth, health, and disaster relief, as well as international humanitarian work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Urdahl Inc?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Urdahl Inc's EIN?
Urdahl Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0422833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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