Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute
The Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute fosters a spirit of economic cooperation among those actively interested in the petroleum industry by promoting a free exchange of ideas among members.
Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute at a glance
In short: Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,719
- +152.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,360
- +152.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,360
- Total assets
- $59,001
- -43.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coyote Clay Target League ($19K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $49K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote Clay Target League Williston, ND | General Operations | $19,219 |
| Giving Hearts Fargo, ND | General Operations | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,001 | $170,795 | $215,352 | $30,719 | 2 | $1,129 |
| 2023 | $103,558 | $140,563 | $105,043 | $12,174 | 2 | $503 |
| 2022 | $68,038 | $139,955 | $158,365 | $30,500 | 3 | $29 |
| 2021 | $86,448 | $200,628 | $188,400 | $40,000 | 1 | $6,860 |
| 2020 | $74,220 | $156,217 | $143,144 | $48,600 | 3 | $143 |
About Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute
Based on IRS filings
Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute is a public charity, based in Williston, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute is led by Kerri Espeland, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kerri Espeland
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brom Lutz
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holand Neubauer
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Purdy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Vachal
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Gustafson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Conlin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bones Delaunay
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Keiper
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Johner
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Stogner
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tera Decker
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jared Iverson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Delaunay (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carl Hirsch (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Damien Allen (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Libby McHivor (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Crysie Hendershot (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Larry Medhurst (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dewey Baily (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jared Medhurst (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Iblings (2020) — Treasurer Elect
- Former: Ken Callahan (2020) — 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 Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute
How much does Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute give each year?
Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
How large is Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute?
Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $171K.
Where does Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute operate?
Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute's EIN?
Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0388975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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