Program areas at NDSU Foundation
Grants to NDSU for buildings, equipment, research, lectures, faculty development, supplies, travel and other departmental needs and activities not funded through state appropriations or student tuition fees.
Alumni records, newsletters and special events such as Homecoming, city alumni/student exchanges. Sponsor University programs such as Harvest Bowl and Celebration of Excellence.
Scholarships and awards to students enrolled at North Dakota State University selected by independent scholarship committees.
Who funds NDSU Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for NDSU Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2024 | FYE 12/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $65,520,128 | $45,742,700 | 43.2% |
| Program services | $1,278,689 | $1,083,244 | 18% |
| Investment income and dividends | $32,241,669 | $22,973,210 | 40.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $948,032 | $186,711 | 407.8% |
| Net rental income | $-479,182 | $-542,902 | 11.7% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $3,191,813 | $-297,504 | 1172.9% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-371,663 | $-135,928 | -173.4% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $32,955 | $34,723 | -5.1% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $3,719 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $102,362,441 | $69,047,973 | 48.2% |
Organizations like NDSU Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| University of South Dakota Foundation (USDF) | 501(c)(3) | Vermillion, SD | $38,209,482 |
| Kansas State University Foundation (KSU Foundation) | 501(c)(3) | Manhattan, KS | $233,578,614 |
| Boise State University Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Boise, ID | $84,418,733 |
| University at Albany Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Albany, NY | $31,566,579 |
| Missouri State University Foundation (MSU) | 501(c)(3) | Springfield, MO | $40,740,762 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Stony Brook, NY | $232,533,635 |
| Washington State University Foundation (WSU) | 501(c)(3) | Pullman, WA | $125,178,582 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Tucson, AZ | $248,025,675 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $53,155,887 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation (UConn Foundation) | 501(c)(3) | Storrs, CT | $139,327,144 |
Data update history
April 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $2,000,000 from Charles Koch Foundation March 31, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 16, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 30, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationFunds one specific organizationPolitical advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1241 N University Dr
- Fargo, ND 58102
- Metro area
- Fargo, ND-MN
- County
- Cass County, ND
- Website URL
- ndsufoundation.com/Â
- Phone
- (800) 279-8971
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-7120898
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1971
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B11: Education Single Organization Support
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0250199
- FTB Entity ID
- 8118107
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2026-08-19
Free account sign-up
Want updates when NDSU Foundation has new information, or want to find more organizations like NDSU Foundation?
Create free Cause IQ account