YMCA of the Northern Sky
We are dedicated to enhancing the spirit, mind, and body of all persons through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
YMCA of the Northern Sky at a glance
- Total assets
- $55,254,443
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $29,758,436
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $287,789
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $28,848,617
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who YMCA of the Northern Sky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Endowment Fund Inc Fargo, ND | To provide funding for endowment in order to fulfill exempt purpose. | $1,250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,254,443 | $29,758,436 | $28,848,617 | — | — | $287,789 |
| 2024 | $51,781,721 | $30,629,864 | $26,526,081 | — | — | $401,100 |
| 2023 | $41,636,853 | $25,920,316 | $26,245,901 | $1,250,000 | 1 | $436,472 |
| 2022 | $40,426,805 | $22,324,811 | $23,283,571 | — | — | $152,684 |
| 2021 | $40,734,478 | $22,873,894 | $20,660,366 | — | — | $110,485 |
| 2020 | $40,516,694 | $29,230,323 | $18,247,808 | — | — | $42,359 |
| 2019 | $27,394,933 | $19,281,481 | $19,629,565 | — | — | $16,358 |
About YMCA of the Northern Sky
Based on IRS filings
YMCA of the Northern Sky is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $55.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $288K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
YMCA of the Northern Sky is led by Steve Smith, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Smith
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$154K (2019) → $217K (2025)
Michelle Eldien
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Thomas
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Drake
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Astrup
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Erickson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Hill
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Nelson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Vannett
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
DJ Colter
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bjork
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane McLandress
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Rasmusson
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Olson
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Roers
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Bressler
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Siri Livdahl
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Kadry
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linette Dahl
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rammie Olson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Jarvis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Fabel
Vice President of Member & Program Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2025)
Britt Selbo
Vice President of Administration
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2025)
Ely Mercil
Vice President of Buildings & Grounds
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2025)
Karen Mathison
Vice President of Financial Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Lorrie Thoemke
Vice President of Learning Centers
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Angie Baumann
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Botnen
Immediate Past Board Chair
President → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Past Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Knutson
Secretary
Past President → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Hand
Vice Chair #
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice Chair #, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Carow
Vice Chair #
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Vice Chair #, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Marvel
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Julie Blehm (2019–2024) — Past President
- Former: Derrick Clark (2024) — Director
- Former: Than Baardson (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Tyrel Hegland (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kim Vannett (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Warner (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rupak Gandhi (2019–2021) — Second Vice President
- Former: Ty Hegland (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Christina Snider (2021) — Director
- Former: David Flowers (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Brian Becker (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Rick Buresh (2019) — Director
- Former: Stacey Ackerman (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $217K, to Steve Smith (President and CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about YMCA of the Northern Sky
How large is YMCA of the Northern Sky?
YMCA of the Northern Sky reported $55.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29.8M.
What is YMCA of the Northern Sky?
YMCA of the Northern Sky is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fargo, ND. It holds $55.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does YMCA of the Northern Sky operate?
YMCA of the Northern Sky has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is YMCA of the Northern Sky's EIN?
YMCA of the Northern Sky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0232096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
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