West Fargo Rural Fire Department
Fire Protection
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$128K
+38.9% YoY
Grant Count
9
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-7.4% YoY
About West Fargo Rural Fire Department
Based on IRS filings
West Fargo Rural Fire Department is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in WEST FARGO, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $78K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,291,968 | $3,057,928 | $3,014,583 |
| Revenue | $981,640 | $641,987 | $918,686 |
| Expenses | $747,840 | $597,382 | $446,914 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $77,654 | $28,266 | $334 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mayville Fire Department ($22,000), Page Fire Department ($20,000), Hunter Fire Department ($18,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mapleton Fire Department Mapleton, ND | General Support | $13,000 |
| Arthur Fire Department Arthur, ND | General Support | $13,800 |
| Page Fire Department Page, ND | General Support | $20,000 |
| Kindred Fire Department Kindred, ND | General Support | $11,000 |
| Kindred Ambulance Service Kindred, ND | General Support | $11,000 |
| Walcott Fire Department Walcott, ND | General Support | $11,000 |
| Hunter Fire Department Hunter, ND | General Support | $18,000 |
| Mayville Fire Department Mayville, ND | General Support | $22,000 |
| City of Amenia Amenia, ND | City Park Improvements | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Berge | Board President | 0.5 | — |
| Scott Johnson | 1st Vice President | 0.5 | — |
| Brandon Gaugler | 2nd Vice President (as of Jan 24) | 0.5 | — |
| Will Krumwiede | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Corey Markel | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Craig Griesbach | 2nd Vice President (until Jan 24) | 0.5 | — |
| Steve Baron | Fire Chief | 40 | $62,243 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Fargo Rural Fire Department?
West Fargo Rural Fire Department is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in WEST FARGO, ND. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is West Fargo Rural Fire Department?
As of 2024, West Fargo Rural Fire Department holds $3.3M in total assets with $982K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $128K in 2024.
Where does West Fargo Rural Fire Department operate?
West Fargo Rural Fire Department has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What size grants does West Fargo Rural Fire Department award?
In 2024, West Fargo Rural Fire Department awarded 9 grants totaling $128K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is West Fargo Rural Fire Department's EIN?
West Fargo Rural Fire Department's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0362380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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