Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute

501(c)(6) organization Williston, ND EIN: 45-0388975

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.

Key facts about Williston Basin Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute

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.

EIN
45-0388975
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$30,719
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$15,360
Median grant
$15,360
Total assets
$59,001
Primary geography
North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$59K

-43.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$31K

+152.3% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+152.3% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

FargoWilliston

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K3 grants2020 1 grant2021 3 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $49K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Coyote Clay Target League: $19KCoyote Clay Target League$19KGiving Hearts: $12KGiving Hearts$12K

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

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Coyote Clay Target League Williston, NDGeneral Operations$19,219
Giving Hearts Fargo, NDGeneral Operations$11,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$59,001$103,558$68,038
Revenue$170,795$140,563$139,955
Expenses$215,352$105,043$158,365
Net Investment Income$1,129$503$29

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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