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SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION NORTH

EIN 45-0398104 SIOUX FALLS, SD

Revenue 2024
$10,926,083
Expenses 2024
$4,581,686

Program services were 100.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
E122
Classification
1000
Street
PO BOX 5039

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF SANFORD HEALTH, THE PREMIER RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE U.S., AND RELATED EXEMPT ENTITIES. 100% OF DONOR DOLLARS FUEL LOCAL PRIORITIES TO CARE, COMFORT AND CURE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF SANFORD HEALTH - TO CARE, COMFORT AND CURE.

  • THE FOUNDATION INSPIRES AND FACILITATES PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT AND BUILDS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AROUND LOCAL HEALTH CARE-RELATED PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS OF SANFORD HEALTH WHILE ALSO SEEKING REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND OTHER HEALTH INITIATIVES. SPECIFICALLY, DONATIONS HELP PROVIDE PATIENT CARE AND FAMILY SUPPORT ($2,064,494), EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ($1,093,158), EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ($122,384), COMMUNITY BENEFIT ($8,681), AND OTHER SUPPORT ($23,074).

    Expenses $3,311,791 · Grants $3,311,791

  • ADDITIONAL DONATIONS HELP SUPPORT HEALTHCARE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS. SANFORD HEALTH IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CONTINUING TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR ITS EMPLOYEES, ENSURING THAT PATIENTS HAVE THE BENEFIT OF THE MOST CURRENT PROTOCOLS IN CARE DELIVERY.

    Expenses $1,269,895 · Grants $1,269,895

As filed on the 2024 return.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • BILL GASSEN

    TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $4,999,360
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $4,414,119
    Other
    $585,241
    Hours/week
    0.75 + 59.25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $2,334,458 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $1,624,395 related
    Other
    $0 + $455,266 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $584,349 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $892 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $4,999,360 related

  • ANDY NORTH

    TRUSTEE, SECRETARY, INDEP CONTRACTOR

    Total calculated
    $379,383
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $379,383
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $379,383 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $0 + $379,383 related

  • LAURIS MOLBERT

    TRUSTEE, CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $107,199
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $107,199
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • BRENT TEIKEN

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $84,246
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $84,246
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • JAMES CAIN

    TRUSTEE, TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $81,651
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $81,651
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • MARNIE HERMANN

    TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $80,382
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $80,382
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • NEIL GULSVIG

    TRUSTEE, PAST CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $80,055
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $80,055
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • MARK LUNDEEN MD

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $80,000
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $80,000
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • DAVID SHULKIN

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $79,826
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $79,826
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $78,750
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $78,750
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • WESLEY ENGBRECHT

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $77,594
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $77,594
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • DANA DYKHOUSE

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $76,727
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $76,727
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.02 + 4.88 related

  • SCOTT WOOTEN

    EVP, CFO (END 4/24)

    Total calculated
    $2,576,428
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $2,525,208
    Other
    $51,220
    Hours/week
    0.75 + 59.25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $245,207 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $2,280,001 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $43,522 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $7,698 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $2,576,428 related

  • NICK OLSON

    EVP, CFO (BEG 4/24)

    Total calculated
    $1,171,262
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $1,047,876
    Other
    $123,386
    Hours/week
    0.75 + 59.25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $783,688 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $138,354 related
    Other
    $0 + $125,834 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $122,494 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $892 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $1,171,262 related

  • BILL MARLETTE

    INTERIM EVP, CFO (END 1/24)

    Total calculated
    $894,576
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $894,301
    Other
    $275
    Hours/week
    0.75 + 59.25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $420,002 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $470,299 related
    Other
    $0 + $4,000 related
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $275 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $894,576 related

  • DEB KOSKI

    CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $534,474
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $485,983
    Other
    $48,491
    Hours/week
    12 + 48 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $367,914 related
    Bonus
    $0 + $68,372 related
    Other
    $0 + $49,697 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $14,338 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $34,153 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $534,474 related

  • DON JACOBS

    FORMER TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $13,502
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $13,502
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $13,502 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $0 + $13,502 related

  • MICHELLE BRUHN

    FORMER EVP, CFO & TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $293,725
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $293,725
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0
    Bonus
    $0 + $293,725 related
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $0 + $293,725 related

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $10,926,083
    Expenses
    $4,581,686
    Contributions
    $5,571,749
    Grants paid
    $4,581,686
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $8,837,846
    Expenses
    $6,077,003
    Contributions
    $6,329,346
    Grants paid
    $6,077,003
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $5,587,822
    Expenses
    $5,164,792
    Contributions
    $2,569,894
    Grants paid
    $5,164,792

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $12,791,067
    Expenses
    $6,667,198
    Assets (EOY)
    $106,387,743

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $11,024,432
    Expenses
    $5,678,550
    Assets (EOY)
    $97,741,963

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,801,469
    Expenses
    $6,691,319
    Assets (EOY)
    $87,903,665

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $20,656,907
    Expenses
    $4,770,261
    Assets (EOY)
    $53,734,949

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,428,365
    Expenses
    $9,224,008
    Assets (EOY)
    $35,457,374

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $5,277,686
    Expenses
    $3,950,727
    Assets (EOY)
    $32,605,405

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $5,402,313
    Expenses
    $3,426,498
    Assets (EOY)
    $28,874,135

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $5,801,652
    Expenses
    $3,084,679
    Assets (EOY)
    $25,309,486

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $3,376,623
    Assets (EOY)
    $20,017,083

  • 2011 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $3,242,249
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,444,774

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Declared as related by

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Disregarded entities on its 2024 return

  • ES HOLDINGS LLC

    REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY · SD · income $0 · assets $14,722,050

Related partnerships on its 2024 return

Related corporations and trusts on its 2024 return

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.