North Dakota Natural Resources | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3512179

Foundation Overview

Based in Bismarck, ND, North Dakota Natural Resources has awarded 176 grants totaling $872,383 to organizations in North Dakota, Minnesota and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $7 to $17,443, with a median award of $4,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$872,383
Total Assets
$41,734,150
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
42
Median Grant
$2,880
% Median Grant Growth
+16% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 33%

14 of 42 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
North Dakota

93% of all grants are concentrated in North Dakota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Dakota, funding concentrates in Bismarck (25%), Fargo (15%), Park River (7%).

Funding Trajectory
-16%

Declining funding trend with 16% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into North Dakota Natural Resources's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Adams County Extension $1,626 Hettinger, ND, US Native Plant & Pasture Walk 2024
Audubon Dakota $6,078 Fargo, ND, US Nature Based Engagement 2024
Bowman-slope Scd $270 Bowman, ND, US Soil, Trees & Bees 2024
Bowman-slope Scd $3,631 Bowman, ND, US Educational Prairie Nature Park 2024
Crista Fiala $2,500 Middletown, CT, US Common Ground-prairie Podcast 2024
Dakota College Of Bottineau $6,768 Bottineau, ND, US Nd Conv For K-12 Teachers 2024
Dan Schumacher $2,400 Linton, ND, US Nd Jr Duck Stamp Program 2024
Ducks Unlimited Inc $7,253 Bismarck, ND, US Prairie Rest. & Livestock Demo 2024
Farrms $10,000 Tuttle, ND, US Farm Ed & Soil Health 2024
Gateway To Science Center Inc $5,000 Bismarck, ND, US Outdoor Learning Space Greenhouse 2024
James River Scd $3,218 Ellendale, ND, US Patch Of Prairie Trail 2024
Morgan Wagner $249 Watford City, ND, US Nd Junior Duck Stamp Program 2024
Nd Envirothon $13,000 Mandan, ND, US State Hands-on Science Competition 2024
Nd Parks Receation Dept $17,443 Bismarck, ND, US Soil & Wetland Interpretive Signs 2024
Nd State University $1,118 Fargo, ND, US Outdoor Pollinator Garden 2024
Nd Wildlife Federation $1,500 Bismarck, ND, US Women Hunter & Habitat Program 2024
Nicole Gagner $2,000 Bismarck, ND, US Nd Junior Duck Stamp Program 2024
Pheasants Forever $1,254 Saint Paul, MN, US Benefits Of Prescribed Fire 2024
United Prairie Foundation $2,880 Sheldon, ND, US Leafy Spurge 2024
Univ Of Mary - Sportsmen Club $4,000 Bismarck, ND, US Club Equipment 2024
Walsh Co Three Rivers Scd $840 Park River, ND, US Prairie Podcast 2024
Adams County Extension $1,626 Hettinger, ND, US Native Plant & Pasture Walk 2024
Audubon Dakota $6,078 Fargo, ND, US Nature Based Engagement 2024
Bowman-slope Scd $270 Bowman, ND, US Soil, Trees & Bees 2024
Bowman-slope Scd $3,631 Bowman, ND, US Educational Prairie Nature Park 2024
Crista Fiala $2,500 Middletown, CT, US Common Ground-prairie Podcast 2024
Dakota College Of Bottineau $6,768 Bottineau, ND, US Nd Conv For K-12 Teachers 2024
Dan Schumacher $2,400 Linton, ND, US Nd Jr Duck Stamp Program 2024
Ducks Unlimited Inc $7,253 Bismarck, ND, US Prairie Rest. & Livestock Demo 2024
Farrms $10,000 Tuttle, ND, US Farm Ed & Soil Health 2024
Gateway To Science Center Inc $5,000 Bismarck, ND, US Outdoor Learning Space Greenhouse 2024
James River Scd $3,218 Ellendale, ND, US Patch Of Prairie Trail 2024
Morgan Wagner $249 Watford City, ND, US Nd Junior Duck Stamp Program 2024
Nd Envirothon $13,000 Mandan, ND, US State Hands-on Science Competition 2024
Nd Parks Receation Dept $17,443 Bismarck, ND, US Soil & Wetland Interpretive Signs 2024
Nd State University $1,118 Fargo, ND, US Outdoor Pollinator Garden 2024
Nd Wildlife Federation $1,500 Bismarck, ND, US Women Hunter & Habitat Program 2024
Nicole Gagner $2,000 Bismarck, ND, US Nd Junior Duck Stamp Program 2024
Pheasants Forever $1,254 Saint Paul, MN, US Benefits Of Prescribed Fire 2024
United Prairie Foundation $2,880 Sheldon, ND, US Leafy Spurge 2024
Univ Of Mary - Sportsmen Club $4,000 Bismarck, ND, US Club Equipment 2024
Walsh Co Three Rivers Scd $840 Park River, ND, US Prairie Podcast 2024
Audubon Dakota $6,495 Fargo, ND, US Nature Based Engagement 2023
Bismarket $7,837 Bismarck, ND, US Eco Days 2023
Bowman-slope Scd $318 Bowman, ND, US Soil, Trees & Bees 2023
Dan Schumacher $600 Linton, ND, US Nd Jr Duck Stamp Program 2023
Ducks Unlimited Inc $4,760 Bismarck, ND, US Prairie Rest. & Livestock Demo 2023
Ecological Insights $1,042 Hazelton, ND, US Carbon Cycle Model For Teaching 2023
Farrms $9,900 Tuttle, ND, US Farm Ed & Soil Health 2023
Friends Of White Horse Hill $1,201 Devils Lake, ND, US Nd Jr Duck Stamp Program 2023
Gateway To Science Center Inc $3,500 Bismarck, ND, US Nature Summer Camp 2023
James River Scd $2,477 Ellendale, ND, US Patch Of Prairie Trail 2023
Nd Envirothon $10,000 Mandan, ND, US State Hands-on Science Competition 2023
Nd State University $1,271 Fargo, ND, US Support Of Extension Center 2023
Nd Wildlife Federation $2,000 Bismarck, ND, US Women Hunter & Habitat Program 2023
Pheasants Forever $1,538 Saint Paul, MN, US Benefits Of Prescribed Fire 2023
Walsh Co Three Rivers Scd $9,160 Park River, ND, US Prairie Podcast 2023
Audubon Dakota $6,495 Fargo, ND, US Nature Based Engagement 2023
Bismarket $7,837 Bismarck, ND, US Eco Days 2023
Bowman-slope Scd $318 Bowman, ND, US Soil, Trees & Bees 2023
Dan Schumacher $600 Linton, ND, US Nd Jr Duck Stamp Program 2023
Ducks Unlimited Inc $4,760 Bismarck, ND, US Prairie Rest. & Livestock Demo 2023
Ecological Insights $1,042 Hazelton, ND, US Carbon Cycle Model For Teaching 2023
Farrms $9,900 Tuttle, ND, US Farm Ed & Soil Health 2023
Friends Of White Horse Hill $1,201 Devils Lake, ND, US Nd Jr Duck Stamp Program 2023
Gateway To Science Center Inc $3,500 Bismarck, ND, US Nature Summer Camp 2023
James River Scd $2,477 Ellendale, ND, US Patch Of Prairie Trail 2023
Nd Envirothon $10,000 Mandan, ND, US State Hands-on Science Competition 2023
Nd State University $1,271 Fargo, ND, US Support Of Extension Center 2023
Nd Wildlife Federation $2,000 Bismarck, ND, US Women Hunter & Habitat Program 2023
Pheasants Forever $1,538 Saint Paul, MN, US Benefits Of Prescribed Fire 2023
Walsh Co Three Rivers Scd $9,160 Park River, ND, US Prairie Podcast 2023
Walsh County Three Rivers Sdc $1,107 Park River, ND, US Educ To Farmers On Riparian Areas 2022
Ecological Insights $10,000 Hazelton, ND, US Carbon Cycle Model For Teaching 2022
Audubon Dakota $6,495 Fargo, ND, US Educ Of Birds Wildlife Nat Resources 2022
Nd Envirothon $10,000 Mandan, ND, US State Hands-on Science Competition 2022
Ducks Unlimited Inc $7,500 Bismarck, ND, US Living Roots, Living Soil & Living L 2022
Dakota College Of Bottineau $7,976 Bottineau, ND, US Natural Resource Cons Ed 2022
Jane Kalmbach $9,500 Kenmare, ND, US Natural Resource Educ Thru Art 2022
Dan Schumacher $1,200 Linton, ND, US Natural Resource Thru Art 2022
Gateway To Science Center Inc $10,000 Bismarck, ND, US Public Education Of Soil Types 2022
Farrms $8,910 Tuttle, ND, US Soil Health Ed For Sustainable Farm 2022
Ndsu Dickinson Ext Center $7,025 Fargo, ND, US Support Of Extension Center 2022
Walsh County Three Rivers Sdc $1,107 Park River, ND, US Educ To Farmers On Riparian Areas 2022
Ecological Insights $10,000 Hazelton, ND, US Carbon Cycle Model For Teaching 2022
Audubon Dakota $6,495 Fargo, ND, US Educ Of Birds Wildlife Nat Resources 2022
Nd Envirothon $10,000 Mandan, ND, US State Hands-on Science Competition 2022
Ducks Unlimited Inc $7,500 Bismarck, ND, US Living Roots, Living Soil & Living L 2022
Dakota College Of Bottineau $7,976 Bottineau, ND, US Natural Resource Cons Ed 2022
Jane Kalmbach $9,500 Kenmare, ND, US Natural Resource Educ Thru Art 2022
Dan Schumacher $1,200 Linton, ND, US Natural Resource Thru Art 2022
Gateway To Science Center Inc $10,000 Bismarck, ND, US Public Education Of Soil Types 2022
Farrms $8,910 Tuttle, ND, US Soil Health Ed For Sustainable Farm 2022
Ndsu Dickinson Ext Center $7,025 Fargo, ND, US Support Of Extension Center 2022
Walsh County Three Rivers Sdc $1,107 Park River, ND, US Educ To Farmers On Riparian Areas 2022
Ecological Insights $10,000 Hazelton, ND, US Carbon Cycle Model For Teaching 2022
Audubon Dakota $6,495 Fargo, ND, US Educ Of Birds Wildlife Nat Resources 2022
Nd Envirothon $10,000 Mandan, ND, US State Hands-on Science Competition 2022
Ducks Unlimited Inc $7,500 Bismarck, ND, US Living Roots, Living Soil & Living L 2022
Dakota College Of Bottineau $7,976 Bottineau, ND, US Natural Resource Cons Ed 2022
Jane Kalmbach $9,500 Kenmare, ND, US Natural Resource Educ Thru Art 2022
Dan Schumacher $1,200 Linton, ND, US Natural Resource Thru Art 2022
Gateway To Science Center Inc $10,000 Bismarck, ND, US Public Education Of Soil Types 2022
Farrms $8,910 Tuttle, ND, US Soil Health Ed For Sustainable Farm 2022
Ndsu Dickinson Ext Center $7,025 Fargo, ND, US Support Of Extension Center 2022
Fdn For Ag Rural Resources Mgt Sust $8,800 Tuttle, ND, US Healthy Soils For Healthy Farms 2021
Nd Junior Duck Stampusfws $7,250 Kenmare, ND, US This Grant Teaches Grades Kindergarten To Grade 12 Students About Wetland Habitat And Wetland Conservation Through The Creation Of An Entry Into The Jr Duck Stamp Art Contest. 2021
Pheasants Forever $6,817 St Paul, MN, US Women Land Steward Video 2021
Bowman-slope Scd $4,000 Bowman, ND, US Conservation Education 2 2021
Dakota College Of Bottineau $2,726 Bottineau, ND, US Natural Resource Conservation Education 2021
Audubon Dakota $10,000 Fargo, ND, US Nature Fm Experience 2021
Dakota College - Bottineau $7 Bottineau, ND, US Natural Resource Conservation Education 2021
Nd Ffa Fdn $5,900 Bismarck, ND, US Enviro And Nr Career Development 2021
Ecological Insights $8,953 Hazelton, ND, US Importance Of Grazers 2021
Ecological Insights $2,391 Hazelton, ND, US Nr Education And Carbon Education 2021
Gateway To Science $2,500 Bismarck, ND, US Stem Camp 2020
Walsh Co Three Rivers Scd $1,134 Park River, ND, US Riparian Education For Landowners Of Northeast Nd 2020
University Of North Dakota $103 Grand Forks, ND, US Real Duck Tails 2020
Usfws Jr Duck Stamp $2,750 Valley City, ND, US Habitat And Waterfowl Conservation Education 2020
Dakota College Of Bottineau $3,494 Bottineau, ND, US Natural Resource Conservation Education 2020
Dickinson State University $3,000 Dickinson, ND, US Discovery Dome - Exploring Earth's Habitats 2020
Fdn For Ag Rural Resources Mgt Sust $2,678 Tuttle, ND, US Beginning Farmers & Ranchers Program 2020
Nd Wildlife Federation $7,283 Bismarck, ND, US Youth Hunters And Habitat Program 2020
Ecological Insights $1,047 Hazelton, ND, US Importance Of Grazers 2020
Sheyenne James Rcd Council $10,000 Valley City, ND, US Support Of Nd Envirothon Program For K-12 2018
Usfws Jr Duck Stamp Program $9,750 Valley City, ND, US Habitat And Waterfowl Conservation Education 2018
Ndsu North Central Research Exten C $430 Minot, ND, US Soil Health Trunks 2018
Williams County Scd $1,925 Williston, ND, US Soil Health And Cover Crops Education 2018
Badlands Conservation Alliance $414 Bismarck, ND, US Psa Videos 2018
Nd Grazing Lands Coalition $5,473 Mandan, ND, US Conservation Outreach 2018
Pheasants Forever $10,700 St Paul, MN, US Conservation Outreach 2018
Bird Conservancy Of The Rockies $5,000 Brighton, CO, US Remote Sensing 2018
University Of North Dakota $1,341 Grand Forks, ND, US Real Duck Tails 2018
Bird Conservancy Of The Rockies $8,228 Brighton, CO, US Remote Sensing 2018
Ducks Unlimited Inc $5,000 Bismarck, ND, US Importance Of Wetlands Education 2018
Gateway To Science $3,000 Bismarck, ND, US Western Nd Public Awareness. 2017
Nd Jr Duck Stamp Programusfws $6,750 Kenmare, ND, US This Grant Teaches Grades Kindergarten To Grade 12 Students About Wetland Habitat And Wetland Conservation Through The Creation Of An Entry Into The Jr Duck Stamp Art Contest. 2017
Nd 4-h Foundation $7,325 Fargo, ND, US Natural Resource Education For North Dakota 4-h Youth 2017
Audubon Dakota $2,991 Fargo, ND, US Important Bird Area Education Program 2017
Nd Junior Duck Stampusfws $7,384 Kenmare, ND, US This Grant Teaches Grades Kindergarten To Grade 12 Students About Wetland Habitat And Wetland Conservation Through The Creation Of An Entry Into The Jr Duck Stamp Art Contest. 2017
Nd Grazing Lands Coalition $4,216 Bismarck, ND, US Regenerative Land Management Mentoring Program 2017
Sheyenne James Rcd Council $10,000 Valley City, ND, US Support Of Nd Envirothon Program For K-12 2017
Walsh Co Three Rivers Scd $447 Park River, ND, US Riparian Education For Landowners Of Northeast Nd 2017
Badlands Conservation Alliance $3,316 Bismarck, ND, US Badlands Conservation Tour 2017
Williams County Scd $1,160 Williston, ND, US Soil Health And Cover Crops Education 2017
Ndsu Forestry $1,732 Fargo, ND, US Saline Tree And Shrub Ed 2017
World Wildlife Fund $10,000 Bozeman, MT, US Badlands Ecosystems 2017
Badlands Conservation Alliance $3,303 Bismarck, ND, US Psa Videos 2017
Audobon Dakota $4,080 Fargo, ND, US Urban Woods And Prairies 2017
Nd Grazing Lands Coalition $4,527 Mandan, ND, US Conservation Outreach 2017
United Prairie Fdn $2,500 Sheldon, ND, US Native Restoration 2017
Gateway To Science $3,000 Bismarck, ND, US Western Nd Public Awareness. 2016
Nd Jr Duck Stamp Programusfws $5,500 Kenmare, ND, US This Grant Teaches Grades Kindergarten To Grade 12 Students About Wetland Habitat And Wetland Conservation Through The Creation Of An Entry Into The Jr Duck Stamp Art Contest. 2016
Audubon Dakota $4,420 Fargo, ND, US Important Bird Area Education Program 2016
Nd Junior Duck Stampusfws $7,384 Kenmare, ND, US This Grant Teaches Grades Kindergarten To Grade 12 Students About Wetland Habitat And Wetland Conservation Through The Creation Of An Entry Into The Jr Duck Stamp Art Contest. 2016
Nd Grazing Lands Coalition $4,216 Bismarck, ND, US Regenerative Land Management Mentoring Program 2016
Nd 4-h Foundation $7,324 Fargo, ND, US Natural Resource Education For North Dakota 4-h Youth. 2016
Audubon Dakota $2,991 Fargo, ND, US Important Bird Area Education Program 2016
Us National Park Serv-knife River N $2,500 Stanton, ND, US Prairie Restoration & High School Distance Learning 2016
Nd Grazing Lands Coalition $9,564 Bismarck, ND, US Regenerative Land Management Mentoring Program 2016
Grand Forks Scd $9,673 Grand Forks, ND, US Soil And Water I/e 2016
Rolette Scd $4,125 Rolla, ND, US Cover Crops And Soil Health Education 2016
Walsh Co Three Rivers Scd $2,904 Park River, ND, US Riparian Education For Landowners Of Northeast Nd 2016
Badlands Conservation Alliance $3,595 Bismarck, ND, US Badlands Conservation Tour 2016
Williams County Scd $1,915 Williston, ND, US Soil Health And Cover Crops Education 2016
Valley City State University $1,037 Valley City, ND, US Prairie Wetlands Education Program 2016
Nd Envirothon $9,000 Valley City, ND, US Support Environmental Education 2016
Ndsu North Central Research Exten C $2,686 Minot, ND, US Soil Health Trunks 2016
Walsh Co Scd $421 Park River, ND, US Riparian Education 2016
Badlands Conservation Alliance $3,316 Bismarck, ND, US Badlands Conservation Tour 2016
Williams County Scd $3,085 Williston, ND, US Soil Health And Cover Crops Education 2016
Ndsu Forestry $3,000 Fargo, ND, US Saline Tree And Shrub Ed 2016
World Wildlife Fund $10,000 Bozeman, MT, US Badlands Ecosystems 2016
Ndsu North Central Research Exten C $430 Minot, ND, US Soil Health Trunks 2016
Badlands Conservation Alliance $5,000 Bismarck, ND, US Psa Videos 2016
Audobon Dakota $4,079 Fargo, ND, US Urban Woods And Prairies 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for North Dakota Natural Resources as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-3512179
Website http://www.ndnrt.org
Address 1605 E CAPITOL AVE STE 101 Bismarck, ND 58501-2102

Key People (7)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee North Dakota Natural Resources's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Executive Di Keith Trego
President Randy Renner
Vice Preside Gene Veeder
Treas/secr Kristal Stoner
Director Dave Dittlof

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.