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North Dakota State Fair Foundation

EIN 80-0625528 • 501(c)3 • Minot, ND

Profile

The mission of the North Dakota State Fair Foundation is to develop lifelong relationships with donors to secure the philanthropic gifts that will enhance and support the work of the North Dakota State Fair.

PO Box 1796Minot, ND 58702-1796

ndstatefairfoundation.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

1st percentile

-5226%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-99%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$1,114,260

Down $149,748 (-12%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $1,634 (-100%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,114,260

Down $148,114 (-12%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$2,834

Down $256,719 (-99%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$150,948

Down $142,581 (-49%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$148,114

Down $114,138 (-336%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $272Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $2722010Assets 2011: $22,548Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $22,5482011Assets 2012: $28,258Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $28,2582012Assets 2013: $55,451Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $55,4512013Assets 2014: $969,548Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $969,5482014Assets 2015: $1,788,120Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,788,1202015Assets 2016: $2,080,851Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $2,080,8512016Assets 2017: $2,378,211Liabilities 2017: $94,870Net Assets 2017: $2,283,3412017Assets 2018: $2,440,705Liabilities 2018: $91,747Net Assets 2018: $2,348,9582018Assets 2019: $1,440,202Liabilities 2019: $95,840Net Assets 2019: $1,344,3622019Assets 2020: $1,495,460Liabilities 2020: $119,743Net Assets 2020: $1,375,7172020Assets 2021: $1,482,025Liabilities 2021: $65,324Net Assets 2021: $1,416,7012021Assets 2022: $1,391,073Liabilities 2022: $10Net Assets 2022: $1,391,0632022Assets 2023: $1,301,784Liabilities 2023: $5,434Net Assets 2023: $1,296,3502023Assets 2024: $1,264,008Liabilities 2024: $1,634Net Assets 2024: $1,262,3742024Assets 2025: $1,114,260Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $1,114,2602025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,114,260
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,114,260

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $1,125Expenses 2010: $853Net Income 2010: $2722010Revenue 2011: $32,245Expenses 2011: $9,969Net Income 2011: $22,2762011Revenue 2012: $40,350Expenses 2012: $34,640Net Income 2012: $5,7102012Revenue 2013: $38,211Expenses 2013: $11,018Net Income 2013: $27,1932013Revenue 2014: $932,452Expenses 2014: $18,355Net Income 2014: $914,0972014Revenue 2015: $856,846Expenses 2015: $38,274Net Income 2015: $818,5722015Revenue 2016: $336,123Expenses 2016: $43,392Net Income 2016: $292,7312016Revenue 2017: $264,614Expenses 2017: $62,124Net Income 2017: $202,4902017Revenue 2018: $107,428Expenses 2018: $41,811Net Income 2018: $65,6172018Revenue 2019: $98,415Expenses 2019: $1,103,011Net Income 2019: -$1,004,5962019Revenue 2020: $65,729Expenses 2020: $59,374Net Income 2020: $6,3552020Revenue 2021: $197,912Expenses 2021: $156,928Net Income 2021: $40,9842021Revenue 2022: $188,480Expenses 2022: $214,118Net Income 2022: -$25,6382022Revenue 2023: $78,416Expenses 2023: $173,129Net Income 2023: -$94,7132023Revenue 2024: $259,553Expenses 2024: $293,529Net Income 2024: -$33,9762024Revenue 2025: $2,834Expenses 2025: $150,948Net Income 2025: -$148,1142025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$2,834
Expenses$150,948
Net Income-$148,114

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$0.00$0.15$0.15
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.00$1.26$0.26$0.29$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.01$1.30$0.08$0.17$0.09
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.39$0.00$1.39$0.19$0.21$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.07$1.42$0.20$0.16$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.12$1.38$0.07$0.06$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.44$0.10$1.34$0.10$1.10$1.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.09$2.35$0.11$0.04$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.09$2.28$0.26$0.06$0.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.08$0.00$2.08$0.34$0.04$0.29
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.00$1.79$0.86$0.04$0.82
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.00$0.97$0.93$0.02$0.91
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.04$0.01$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.03$0.01$0.02
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Dec 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,834
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the North Dakota State Fair Foundation is to develop lifelong relationships with donors to secure the philanthropic gifts that will enhance and support the work of the North Dakota State Fair.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,000,000$1,000,000→ $0
Accounts Receivable$76,583$76,583→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$170,145$20,302▼ $149,843
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$17,280$17,375▲ $95
Total Assets$1,264,008$1,114,260▼ $149,748
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,634--
Total Liabilities$1,634$0▼ $1,634
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,155,492$2,155,492→ $0
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-893,118$-1,041,232▼ $148,114
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,262,374$1,114,260▼ $148,114
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,264,008$1,114,260▼ $149,748

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$1,000,000--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$2,155,492-▲ $54,545$54,545$2,155,492
2023$2,155,492-▲ $54,271$54,271$2,155,492
2022$2,155,492-▲ $54,094$54,094$2,155,492
2021$2,155,492-▲ $54,011$54,011$2,155,492
2020$2,155,492-▲ $54,004$54,004$2,155,492
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James W Grote JrPresident
Brenda LeeDirector
Tamra HeinsSecretary/tr
James HennessyVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,160
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$274
Other Revenue
$400
All Other Contributions
$2,160
Change in Net Assets
$-148,114
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$81,911
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$35,525
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$33,512
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal-$49,388-$49,388
Other Salaries and Wages$33,000--$33,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs$32,512--$32,512
Insurance$8,752--$8,752
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,623-$7,623
Fees for Services Other-$5,330-$5,330
Payroll Taxes$2,525--$2,525
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,000--$1,000
Advertising$250--$250
Office Expenses$120--$120
Other Expenses$14--$14
Total Functional Expenses$88,607$62,341$0$150,948
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
North Dakota State Fair AssociationMinot, NDGovernAdditional Seating$32,512
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI

Per the bylaws the presient, vice president, secredtary and treasurer would make up the executive committee, but this is not an active committee. All business is handled by the full board.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

YES

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 8B

There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the board.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

A copy of the full form 990 will be provided to the board of directors prior to being filed with the irs.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The organization has a conflict of interest policy in place. If a conflict were to arise, the board members would review and discuss and determine the appropriate actions to be taken in an appropriate professional manner and consult their accounting firm if necessary.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The governing documents and financial statements are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
North Dakota State Fair Foundation
EIN
80-0625528
Phone
7018577620
Address
PO BOX 1796, MINOT, ND 58702-1796

Signing Officer

Name
James W Grote Jr
Title
President
Phone
7018577620
Signed
2025-12-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James W Grote Jr
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Nd
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Accounting Solutions
Address
1419 2ND AVE SW, MINOT, ND 58701
Preparer
Jay M Blessum
Phone
7018370348
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XIII

The foundation's endowment consists of a fund established as a permanent endowment for such purposes as the foundation determines prudent. Its endowment inclused donor-restricted funds. As required by generally accepted accounting principles, net assets associated with endowment funds are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor- imposed restrictions. The ndsf foundation board has created an endowment for folks to give to a fund that will produce interest revenue that can be used for its mission, supporting the nd state fair. The board will invest the money into land, mutual funds, etc. To get a practical return on investment for the future. Schedule d, part v is reflecting the current balance of permanently restricted endowment of 2,155,492. The total net assets of the organization as reflected on the balance sheet are 1,114,261. The permanently restricted donor endowment is currently underwater in the amount of 1,041,231.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF A FUND ESTABLISHED AS A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS THE FOUNDATION DETERMINES PRUDENT. ITS ENDOWMENT INCLUSED DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS. AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR- IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. THE NDSF FOUNDATION BOARD HAS CREATED AN ENDOWMENT FOR FOLKS TO GIVE TO A FUND THAT WILL PRODUCE INTEREST REVENUE THAT CAN BE USED FOR ITS MISSION, SUPPORTING THE ND STATE FAIR. THE BOARD WILL INVEST THE MONEY INTO LAND, MUTUAL FUNDS, ETC. TO GET A PRACTICAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE. SCHEDULE D, PART V IS REFLECTING THE CURRENT BALANCE OF PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT OF 2,155,492. THE TOTAL NET ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS REFLECTED ON THE BALANCE SHEET ARE 1,114,261. THE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED DONOR ENDOWMENT IS CURRENTLY UNDERWATER IN THE AMOUNT OF 1,041,231.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD REVIEWS ANY GRANTS OR ALLOCATIONS GIVEN OUT. STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP IF THEY ARE A CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE, A RESIDENT OF NORTH DAKOTA, HAVE AT LEAST A 2.5 MINIMUM GPA AND HAVE PLANS TO ATTEND AN ACCREDITED POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. THEY MUST ALSO BE A 4-H OR FFA MEMBER AND HAVE EXHIBITED AT THE STATE FAIR. SOME SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS ARE WRITTEN DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT AND A 4-H LEADER OR FFA ADVISOR MUST SIGN A FORM STATING THAT THE STUDENT HAS MET THE CRITERIA TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP. SOME SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS ARE WRITTEN TO THE COLLECE OR UNIVERSITY THE STUDENT WILL BE ATTENDING. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, MONEY WAS ALSO RAISED IN A CAMPAIGN (A SEAT FOR EVERYONE) FOR THE PURCHASE OF BLEACHERS TO BE DONATED TO THE ASSOCIATION. THE BLEACHERS ADDED ACCESSIBILITY TO THE SEATING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PER THE BYLAWS THE PRESIENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECREDTARY AND TREASURER WOULD MAKE UP THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, BUT THIS IS NOT AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE. ALL BUSINESS IS HANDLED BY THE FULL BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1YES
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A COPY OF THE FULL FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN PLACE. IF A CONFLICT WERE TO ARISE, THE BOARD MEMBERS WOULD REVIEW AND DISCUSS AND DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN AN APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL MANNER AND CONSULT THEIR ACCOUNTING FIRM IF NECESSARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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