ALVA J FIELD MEMORIAL TRUST
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $2.4M · expenses $1.9M · assets $25.0M
- EIN
- 45-6010789
- Address
- PO BOX 1735, WILLISTON, ND 58802-1735
- Website
- www.alvajfieldtrust.org
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (trust)
- Ruling date
- September 1977 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
10 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanson | Trustee | 2020-2024 | $7,500 | $33,500 | 1 |
| Beau Anderson | Trustee | 2020-2024 | $600 | $1,800 | 1 |
| Richard H Faidley | Trustee | 2022-2024 | $300 | $600 | 1 |
| F Dan Baker (former) | Trustee | 2011-2022 | $0 | $23,700 | 1 |
| Viola LaFontaine (former) | Trustee | 2011-2013 | $900 | $2,100 | 1 |
| David Montgomery (former) | Trustee | 2011-2013 | $900 | $2,100 | 1 |
| Ann Koperski (former) | TRUSTEE | 2011-2012 | $300 | $700 | 1 |
| Brent Lysne (former) | Trustee | 2013-2022 | $0 | $600 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Thake (former) | Trustee | 2020-2022 | $0 | $300 | 1 |
| Susan Forthum-Bradford (former) | TRUSTEE | 2011-2012 | $300 | $300 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernell Hirning | Trustee | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Campbell (former) | Trustee | 2020-2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Don Arnson (former) | TRUSTEE | 2011 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 4 people listed · 3 paid, $8K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanson | Trustee | 3 | $7,500 | - | $0 | $7,500 | 1 |
| Beau Anderson | Trustee | 0 | $600 | - | $0 | $600 | 1 |
| Richard H Faidley | Trustee | 0 | $300 | - | $0 | $300 | 1 |
| Bernell Hirning | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 4 people listed · 2 paid, $7K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanson | Trustee | 3 | $6,500 | - | $0 | $6,500 | 1 |
| Beau Anderson | Trustee | 0 | $300 | - | $0 | $300 | 1 |
| Richard H Faidley | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Bernell Hirning | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · 3 paid, $7K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanson | Trustee | 3 | $6,500 | - | $0 | $6,500 | 1 |
| Beau Anderson | Trustee | 0 | $300 | - | $0 | $300 | 1 |
| Richard H Faidley | Trustee | 0 | $300 | - | $0 | $300 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Thake | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brent Lysne | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| F Dan Baker | Trustee | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Campbell | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 6 people listed · 2 paid, $7K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanson | Trustee | 3 | $6,500 | - | $0 | $6,500 | 1 |
| Beau Anderson | Trustee | 0 | $300 | - | $0 | $300 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Thake | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brent Lysne | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| F Dan Baker | Trustee | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Campbell | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 6 people listed · 3 paid, $7K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hanson | Trustee | 3 | $6,500 | - | $0 | $6,500 | 1 |
| Beau Anderson | Trustee | 0 | $300 | - | $0 | $300 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Thake | Trustee | 0 | $300 | - | $0 | $300 | 1 |
| Brent Lysne | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| F Dan Baker | Trustee | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Campbell | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $8K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F Dan Baker | Trustee | 5 | $5,100 | - | $0 | $5,100 | 1 |
| Viola LaFontaine | Trustee | 0 | $900 | - | $0 | $900 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | Trustee | 0 | $900 | - | $0 | $900 | 1 |
| Brent Lysne | Trustee | 0 | $600 | - | $0 | $600 | 1 |
2012 · 5 people listed · 5 paid, $16K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F DAN BAKER | TRUSTEE | 5 | $14,600 | - | $0 | $14,600 | 1 |
| VIOLA LAFONTAINE | TRUSTEE | 0 | $600 | - | $0 | $600 | 1 |
| DAVID MONTGOMERY | TRUSTEE | 0 | $600 | - | $0 | $600 | 1 |
| SUSAN FORTHUM-BRADFORD | TRUSTEE | 0 | $300 | - | $0 | $300 | 1 |
| ANN KOPERSKI | TRUSTEE | 0 | $300 | - | $0 | $300 | 1 |
2011 · 6 people listed · 4 paid, $6K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F DAN BAKER | TRUSTEE | 5 | $4,000 | - | $0 | $4,000 | 1 |
| VIOLA LAFONTAINE | TRUSTEE | 0 | $600 | - | $0 | $600 | 1 |
| DAVID MONTGOMERY | TRUSTEE | 0 | $600 | - | $0 | $600 | 1 |
| ANN KOPERSKI | TRUSTEE | 0 | $400 | - | $0 | $400 | 1 |
| DON ARNSON | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN FORTHUM-BRADFORD | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 2 contractors · $209K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Bismarck, ND | Investment broker | $168,147 |
| Neff Elken & Neff | Williston, ND | Legal Fees | $40,479 |
2023 · 2 contractors · $214K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Bismarck, ND | Investment broker | $138,772 |
| Neff Elken & Neff | Williston, ND | Legal Fees | $74,855 |
2022 · 2 contractors · $207K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Bismarck, ND | Investment broker | $129,423 |
| Neff Elken & Neff | Williston, ND | Legal Fees | $78,035 |
2021 · 1 contractor · $161K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Bismarck, ND | Investment broker | $160,797 |
2020 · 1 contractor · $142K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Bismarck, ND | Investment broker | $142,183 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 224 grants to individuals · $1.4M
2023 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 222 grants to individuals · $1.2M
2022 · 3 grants to organizations · $226K · 228 grants to individuals · $831K
2021 · 2 grants to organizations · $201K · 231 grants to individuals · $734K
2020 · 2 grants to organizations · $201K · 241 grants to individuals · $586K
2013 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 415 grants to individuals · $1.8M
2012 · 1 grant to organizations · $2K · 66 grants to individuals · $182K
2011 · 1 grant to organizations · $2K · 121 grants to individuals · $232K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,363,937 | $1,902,803 | $24,955,325 | $24,955,325 | - | - | $8,400 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $5,023,321 | $1,583,499 | $23,049,130 | $23,049,130 | $200 | - | $6,800 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,360,579 | $1,392,852 | $18,591,018 | $18,591,018 | $2,761 | - | $7,100 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,415,371 | $1,280,052 | $16,410,094 | $16,410,094 | - | - | $6,800 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,397,233 | $1,080,709 | $19,612,321 | $19,612,321 | - | - | $7,100 | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $3,773,736 | $2,118,275 | $15,865,907 | $15,865,907 | - | - | $7,500 | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,276,187 | $399,437 | $12,853,590 | $12,853,590 | - | - | $16,400 | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $6,018,760 | $340,182 | $8,159,725 | $8,159,725 | - | - | $5,600 | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $6,018,760 | $340,182 | $8,159,725 | $8,159,725 | - | - | $5,600 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLATFELTER MEMORIAL FIELD TRUST | PA | Not reported | $60,723 | $35,798 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| FIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST | IA | B82 | $14,021 | $32,754 | TRUSTEE | $5,825 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
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Not reported: none of these organizations has foundation or DAF-sponsor grants in the filings we have.
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $1,902,803 spent · pay $8,400 · grants $1,425,787 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,425,787 | 74.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $215,639 | 11.3% | |
| Taxes | $159,409 | 8.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $44,079 | 2.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $43,044 | 2.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $8,400 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $6,445 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $1,902,803 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $1,583,499 spent · pay $6,800 · grants $1,240,314 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,240,314 | 78.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $180,418 | 11.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $81,580 | 5.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $39,780 | 2.5% | |
| Taxes | $34,074 | 2.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $6,800 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $533 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,583,499 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $1,392,852 spent · pay $7,100 · grants $1,057,282 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,057,282 | 75.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $166,757 | 12.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $79,535 | 5.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $48,200 | 3.5% | |
| Taxes | $33,832 | 2.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $7,100 | 0.5% | |
| Other expenses | $146 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,392,852 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $1,280,052 spent · pay $6,800 · grants $935,150 · events $1,937
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $935,150 | 73.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $203,259 | 15.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $48,290 | 3.8% | |
| Taxes | $44,810 | 3.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $39,486 | 3.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $6,800 | 0.5% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $1,937 | 0.2% | |
| Other expenses | $320 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,280,052 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $1,080,709 spent · pay $7,100 · grants $787,348 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $787,348 | 72.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $180,402 | 16.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $40,878 | 3.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $37,900 | 3.5% | |
| Taxes | $26,738 | 2.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $7,100 | 0.7% | |
| Other expenses | $343 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,080,709 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $2,118,275 spent · pay $7,500 · grants $1,826,900 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,826,900 | 86.2% | |
| Taxes | $107,931 | 5.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $93,567 | 4.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $42,540 | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $37,319 | 1.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $7,500 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $2,518 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,118,275 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990PF · $399,437 spent · pay $16,400 · grants $183,950 · events $4,486
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $183,950 | 46.1% | |
| Taxes | $59,479 | 14.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $56,048 | 14.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $40,202 | 10.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $34,365 | 8.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $16,400 | 4.1% | |
| Other expenses | $4,507 | 1.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $4,486 | 1.1% | |
| Total | $399,437 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990PF · $340,182 spent · pay $5,600 · grants $234,681 · events $113
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $234,681 | 69.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $51,685 | 15.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $19,925 | 5.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $15,552 | 4.6% | |
| Other expenses | $6,925 | 2.0% | |
| Taxes | $5,701 | 1.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $5,600 | 1.6% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $113 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $340,182 | 100% |
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