Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
TRUST
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1605 EAST CAPITOL AVE STE 101
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BISMARCK, ND585012102
A Employer identification number

36-3512179
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(701) 223-8501
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$41,734,150J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 5,296,203
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 129,237 129,237 129,237
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,699,769 1,699,769 1,699,769
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,889,417
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,446,817
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,889,417
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 2,067
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
146,176   146,176
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 9,160,802 3,718,423 1,977,249
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 200,129 10,407   189,722
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 593,134 3,742   589,392
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 291,939 3,259   288,680
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,154     4,154
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
13,200 4,400 4,400 4,400
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,456,521 180,173   1,276,348
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
21,752      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
51,793    
20 Occupancy.............. 62,387     62,387
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 57,439     57,439
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,857,246     3,854,246
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 6,609,694 201,981 4,400 6,326,768
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 93,028 93,028
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 6,702,722 201,981 4,400 6,419,796
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,458,080
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,516,442
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 1,972,849
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,792,564 2,265,828 2,265,828
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 36,256,291 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
39,118,322 		39,118,322
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow536,567
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow193,478 366,488 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
343,089 		350,000
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
288,254 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
228,615 		 
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 39,703,597 41,955,854 41,734,150
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
289,525 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
230,692
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 289,525 230,692
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 6,972,388 9,343,132
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 32,441,684 32,382,030
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 39,414,072 41,725,162
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 39,703,597 41,955,854
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
39,414,072
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
2,458,080
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
41,872,152
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
146,990
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
41,725,162
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a SEI INVESTMENT SHORT-TERM P    
b SEI INVESTMENT LONG-TERM P    
c SEI INVESTMENT CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIB P    
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,180,193   1,178,126 2,067
b 1,502,322   1,379,274 123,048
c 1,764,302     1,764,302
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       2,067
b       123,048
c       1,764,302
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,889,417
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 2,067
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 48,879
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 48,879
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 48,879
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 40,352
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 20,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 60,352
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 11,473
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow11,473 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
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b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
Yes
 
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowWWW.NDNRT.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowKEITH TREGO Telephone no.right arrow (701) 223-8501

Located atright arrow1605 EAST CAPITOL AVE SUITE 101BISMARCKND ZIP+4right arrow58501
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
 
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
KEITH TREGO EXECUTIVE DI
40.00 		200,129 18,935 0
1605 EAST CAPITOL AVE SUITE 101
BISMARCK,ND58501
RANDY RENNER PRESIDENT
4.00 		0 0 0
1605 E CAPITAL AVE
BISMARCK,ND58501
GENE VEEDER VICE PRESIDE
4.00 		0 0 0
1605 E CAPITOL AVE
BISMARCK,ND58501
KRISTAL STONER TREAS/SECR
4.00 		0 0 0
1605 E CAPITOL AVE
BISMARCK,ND58501
DAVE DITTLOF DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
1605 E CAPITOL AVE
BISMARCK,ND58501
JERRY DOAN DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
1605 E CAPITOL AVE
BISMARCK,ND58501
JEB WILLIAMS EX-OFFICIO
2.00 		0 0 0
100 N BISMARCK EXPRESSWAY
BISMARCK,ND58501
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
TERRY ALLBEE BUS MGR/BIOL
40.00 		129,047 11,614  
1449 EAGLE CREST LOOP
BISMARCK,ND58503
JESSE BECKERS ENERGY PROG
40.00 		114,620 10,316  
6505 FLICKERTAIL DR
BISMARCK,ND58503
ERIC ROSENQUIST CONS PROG CO
40.00 		106,704 9,603  
2874 19TH NW
CENTER,ND58530
HEATHER HUSBAND MEADOWLARK I
40.00 		99,801 8,982  
400 9TH AVE NW
MANDAN,ND58554
BRENDA NEWTON ADMIN/CONSER
40.00 		81,417 7,328  
12002 353RD ST
MOFFIT,ND58560
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 1
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
ECOLOGICAL INSIGHTS AGRI CARBON 301,978
195 69TH STREET SE
HAZELELTON,ND58544
SEI INVESTMENTS INVESTMENT FEES 228,599
1 FREEDOM VALLEY DRIVE
OAKS,PA19456
RINKER MATERIALS LONG LAKE PROJ 140,480
PO BOX 936217
ATLANTA,GA31193
MEADOWLARK ENVIRONMENTAL LLC D SKIPPER SURV 130,297
PO BOX 201
CARSON,ND58529
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC CONSULTING 115,319
2525 RIVER ROAD
BISMARCK,ND58503
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow1
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 ENERGY: THE TRUST WORKS WITH ENERGY, AGRICULTURAL AND CONSERVATION PARTNERS TO COORDINATE ON ENERGY DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS FOR MAINTAINING NORTH DAKOTA'S NATURAL RESOURCES. 2,547,351
2 GRASSLAND AND WETLAND PROGRAMS: OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE INCENTIVES AND COST-SHARE TO LANDOWNERS TO ENHANCE GRASSLANDS ON THEIR PROPERTY. 2,498,461
3 GREAT PLAINS FISH HABITAT PARTNERSHIP: WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR FISH PASSAGE ON RIVERINE SYSTEMS. 441,250
4 PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE: NATURAL RESOURCES OPPORTUNITIES ON PRIVATE LANDS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FEDERAL PRIVATE LANDS PROGRAM IN NORTH DAKOTA. 251,596
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 N/A  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
37,832,832
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
4,947,578
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
350,000
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
43,130,410
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
43,130,410
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
646,956
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
42,483,454
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
2,124,173
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
6,419,796
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
6,419,796
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 6,419,796
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 6,419,796
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 6,419,796
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		 
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024....  
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
1,972,849 1,886,948 1,254,431 1,960,736 7,074,964
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 1,676,922 1,603,906 1,066,266 1,666,626 6,013,720
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		6,419,796 6,743,596 5,343,111 4,268,749 22,775,252
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		6,419,796 6,743,596 5,343,111 4,268,749 22,775,252
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		1,416,115 1,257,965 1,253,179 1,307,157 5,234,416
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
KEITH TREGO
1605 EAST CAPITOL AVE SUITE 101
BISMARCK,ND58501
(701) 223-8501
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE.
cAny submission deadlines:
OCTOBER 15TH EACH YEAR
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
ONLY IN NORTH DAKOTA FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year
ADAMS COUNTY EXTENSION


102 HWY 12 WEST
HETTINGER,ND58639 		NONE GOV NATIVE PLANT & PASTURE WALK 1,626
AUDUBON DAKOTA


118 BROADWAY N STE 512
FARGO,ND58102 		NONE PC NATURE BASED ENGAGEMENT 6,078
BOWMAN-SLOPE SCD


PO BOX 920
BOWMAN,ND58623 		NONE GOV SOIL, TREES & BEES 270
BOWMAN-SLOPE SCD


PO BOX 920
BOWMAN,ND58623 		NONE GOV EDUCATIONAL PRAIRIE NATURE PARK 3,631
CRISTA FIALA


112 RISING TRAIL DRIVE
MIDDLETOWN,CT06457 		NONE I COMMON GROUND-PRAIRIE PODCAST 2,500
DAKOTA COLLEGE OF BOTTINEAU


105 SIMRALL BLVD
BOTTINEAU,ND58318 		NONE GOV ND CONV FOR K-12 TEACHERS 6,768
DAN SCHUMACHER


303 LAUREL AVE
LINTON,ND58552 		NONE I ND JR DUCK STAMP PROGRAM 2,400
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC


2525 RIVER ROAD
BISMARCK,ND58503 		NONE PC PRAIRIE REST. & LIVESTOCK DEMO 7,253
FARRMS


PO BOX 22
TUTTLE,ND58488 		NONE PC FARM ED & SOIL HEALTH 10,000
GATEWAY TO SCIENCE CENTER INC


1810 SCHAFER ST STE 1
BISMARCK,ND58501 		NONE PC OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACE GREENHOUSE 5,000
JAMES RIVER SCD


PO BOX 190
ELLENDALE,ND58436 		NONE GOV PATCH OF PRAIRIE TRAIL 3,218
MORGAN WAGNER


1909 4TH AVE NE
WATFORD CITY,ND58854 		NONE I ND JUNIOR DUCK STAMP PROGRAM 249
ND ENVIROTHON


705 8TH AVE NE
MANDAN,ND58554 		NONE PC STATE HANDS-ON SCIENCE COMPETITION 13,000
ND PARKS RECEATION DEPT


1600 E CENTURY AVE STE 3
BISMARCK,ND58503 		NONE GOV SOIL & WETLAND INTERPRETIVE SIGNS 17,443
ND STATE UNIVERSITY


PO BOX 6050
FARGO,ND58105 		NONE GOV OUTDOOR POLLINATOR GARDEN 1,118
ND WILDLIFE FEDERATION


PO BOX 1091
BISMARCK,ND58502 		NONE PC WOMEN HUNTER & HABITAT PROGRAM 1,500
NICOLE GAGNER


810 N 28TH ST
BISMARCK,ND58501 		NONE I ND JUNIOR DUCK STAMP PROGRAM 2,000
PHEASANTS FOREVER


1783 BUERKLE CIRCLE
SAINT PAUL,MN55110 		NONE PC BENEFITS OF PRESCRIBED FIRE 1,254
UNITED PRAIRIE FOUNDATION


260 FRONT STREET
SHELDON,ND58068 		NONE PC LEAFY SPURGE 2,880
UNIV OF MARY - SPORTSMEN CLUB


7500 UNIVERSITY DR
BISMARCK,ND58504 		NONE PC CLUB EQUIPMENT 4,000
WALSH CO THREE RIVERS SCD


13351 HWY 17 W
PARK RIVER,ND58270 		NONE GOV PRAIRIE PODCAST 840
Total .................................right arrow 3a 93,028
bApproved for future payment
AUDUBON DAKOTA

118 BROADWAY N STE 512
FARGO,ND58102 		NONE PC NATURE BASED ENGAGEMENT 4,800
BOWMAN-SLOPE SCD

PO BOX 920
BOWMAN,ND58623 		NONE GOV SOIL, TREES & BEES 2,411
BOWMAN-SLOPE SCD

PO BOX 920
BOWMAN,ND58623 		NONE GOV ED NATURE PARK 6,369
BOWMAN-SLOPE SCD

PO BOX 920
BOWMAN,ND58623 		NONE GOV EDUC NATURE PARK 9,980
DUCKS UNLIMITED

2525 RIVER ROAD
BISMARCK,ND58503 		NONE PC AWARENESS & EDUC OF ND OUTDOORS 6,500
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC

2525 RIVER ROAD
BISMARCK,ND58503 		NONE PC CLAIMONT FAMILY PARK SIGNGE 10,000
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC

2425 RIVER ROAD
BISMARCK,ND58503 		NONE PC ND WATERFOWL BRIGADE 10,000
FARRMS

PO BOX 22
TUTTLE,ND58488 		NONE PC FARM ED & SOIL HEALTH 5,000
JAMES RIVER SCD

PO BOX 190
ELLENDALE,ND58436 		NONE GOV PATCH OF PRAIRIE TRAIL 4,298
JAMES RIVER SCD

PO BOX 190
ELLENDALE,ND58436 		NONE GOV PATCH OF PRAIRIE 9,000
ND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

PO BOX 1091
BISMARCK,ND58502 		NONE PC WOMEN HUNTER & HABITAT PROGRAM 1,500
PHEASANTS FOREVER

1783 BUERKLE CIRCLE
SAINT PAUL,MN55110 		NONE PC BENEFITS OF PRESCRIBED FIRE 6,582
WALSH CO THREE RIVERS SCD

13351 HWY 17 W
PARK RIVER,ND58270 		NONE GOV PRAIRIE PODCAST 7,500
WALSH SCD BCA

13351 HWY 17 W
PARK RIVER,ND58270 		NONE GOV BADLANDS FIELD CAMP 5,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 88,940
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
aPROGRAM RELATED RENT         16,055
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 129,237  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 1,699,769  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    14 1,889,417  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aEXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 		    1 38,383  
bOTHER INCOME     1 91,738  
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   3,848,544 16,055
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
3,864,599
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
1A ONE PARCEL USED FOR WATER STORAGE, WILDLIFE & WETLAND HAB
1A TILLABLE ACRES ARE RENTED FOR CONSERV PURPOSES
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
right arrow right arrow
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed right arrow		 PTIN
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 Firm's EIN Right Arrow
Firm's address Right Arrow


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Form 990-PF (2024)
Additional Data


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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
TRUST
Employer identification number

36-3512179
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
TRUST 		Employer identification number
36-3512179
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
US FISH WILDLIFE SERVICE
3425 MIRIAM AVENUE
 
BISMARCK, ND58501

$ 309,602


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
7
NORTH DAKOTA GAME FISH DEPT
100 NORTH BISMARCK EXPRESSWAY
 
BISMARCK, ND58501

$ 177,806


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
13
NORTH DAKOTA GRAZING LANDS COALITIO
PO BOX 1091
 
BISMARCK, ND58502

$ 83,336


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
ND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
600 E BOULEVARD AVE
 
BISMARCK, ND58505

$ 3,298,619


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
8
ND PHEASANTS FOREVER
PO BOX 7403
 
BISMARCK, ND58507

$ 35,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
14
THE MULE DEER FOUNDATION
1785 EAST 1450 STREET SUITE 210
 
CLEARFIELD, UT84015

$ 31,035


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
TRUST 		Employer identification number
36-3512179
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
3
NATIONAL FISH WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
1133 15TH ST NW STE 1000
 
WASHINGTON, DC20005

$ 226,254


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
9
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATON
PO BOX 530
 
EDGEFIELD, SC298240530

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
15
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
1250 24TH ST NW
 
WASHINGTON, DC20037

$ 44,254


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
4
NATURAL RESORCE CONSERVATION SERVIC
PO BOX 1458
 
BISMARCK, ND58502

$ 184,850


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
10
MARATHON
990 TOWN AND COUNTRY BOULEVARD
 
HOUSTON, TX77024

$ 60,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
5
STARION BANCORPORATION
PO BOX 777
 
BISMARCK, ND58502

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
TRUST 		Employer identification number
36-3512179
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
11
ND DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
4201 NORMANDY STREET
 
BISMARCK, ND58503

$ 35,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
6
ND WILDLIFE FEDERATION
PO BOX 1091
 
BISMARCK, ND58502

$ 99,706


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
12
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
523 EAST CAPITOL AVE
 
PIERRE, SD57501

$ 5,000


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Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
TRUST 		Employer identification number

36-3512179
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
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Date received
 
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Date received
 
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Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
TRUST 		Employer identification number

36-3512179
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
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(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
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Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 13,200 4,400 4,400 4,400

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TY 2024 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
LASER LEVEL 1997-10-17 2,228 2,228 S/L 5.0000        
LCD PROJECTOR 2004-07-01 1,060 1,060 S/L 3.0000        
2 OFFICE CHAIRS 2006-08-29 1,350 1,350 S/L 5.0000        
KENNER MARSH 1989-03-19 122,000              
TELEPHONE SYSTEM 2012-02-29 4,220 4,220 S/L 5.0000        
OFFICE CHAIR - KEITH 2013-02-28 759 759 S/L 5.0000        
8 CONFERENCE ROOM CHAIRS 2013-02-28 2,218 2,218 S/L 5.0000        
LEASEHOLD IMPR/REMODEL 2013-12-31 19,197 17,276 S/L 5.0000        
COMPUTER - TERRY 2014-08-29 1,112 1,112 S/L 5.0000        
COMPUTER - JESSE 2015-07-06 1,639 1,639 S/L 5.0000        
RICK COMPUTER & MONITORS 2016-01-31 1,594 1,594 S/L 5.0000        
RICK'S OFFICE CHAIR 2016-01-31 791 791 S/L 5.0000        
KEITH- LAPTOP & 3MONITORS 2016-12-30 2,124 2,124 S/L 5.0000        
HUB & ROUTER 2016-12-30 2,246 2,246 S/L 5.0000        
COMPUTER - MARY/KATHY 2017-01-26 1,755 1,755 S/L 5.0000        
COMPUTER & MONITOR- JESSE 2017-10-13 1,371 1,261 S/L 5.0000        
YAMAHA VIKING 700 2018-07-31 8,758 5,542 S/L 7.0000 459      
ALUMA TRAILER 2018-07-31 2,199 1,391 S/L 7.0000 115      
BRENDA LAPTOP 2019-10-31 1,077 732 S/L 5.0000 69      
SHARP COPIER 2019-02-26 6,555 4,458 S/L 5.0000 419      
OFFICE LAPTOP 2017-01-26 564 564 S/L 5.0000        
LAPTOP - JESSE 2020-04-30 1,680 927 S/L 5.0000 151      
LAPTOP - ERIC 2020-06-30 3,716 2,051 S/L 5.0000 333      
OFFICE CHAIRS - ERIC & TE 2020-08-31 2,256 1,245 S/L 5.0000 203      
DESKTOP COMPUTER 10TH GEN 2021-03-31 849 360 S/L 5.0000 98      
A/V CONTROL PROCESSOR 2021-06-30 1,707 724 S/L 5.0000 197      
SOUND AMPLIFIER 2021-06-30 999 424 S/L 5.0000 115      
TOUCH CONTROL PANEL 2021-06-30 1,098 466 S/L 5.0000 126      
REFRIDGERATOR 2021-06-30 2,888 1,225 S/L 5.0000 332      
PAIR WALL SPEAKERS 2021-07-31 1,485 630 S/L 5.0000 171      
HP LAPTOP ELITE 11TH GEN 2021-10-01 1,159 491 S/L 5.0000 134      
HP LAPTOP ELITE 11TH GEN 2021-12-01 1,159 491 S/L 5.0000 134      
86 LCD SMART TV UHD 2021-04-30 3,798 1,610 S/L 5.0000 438      
A/V PROCESSOR 2021-04-30 1,829 776 S/L 5.0000 210      
MICROPHONE ARRAY 2021-04-30 3,474 1,473 S/L 5.0000 400      
NETWORK VIDEO ENDPOINT 2021-04-30 2,317 983 S/L 5.0000 266      
NETWORK VIDEO ENDPOINT 2021-04-30 2,317 983 S/L 5.0000 266      
VIDEO CAMERA 2021-04-30 3,049 1,293 S/L 5.0000 351      
VIDEO CAMERA 2021-04-30 3,125 1,325 S/L 5.0000 360      
CSE-200 WIRELESS PRESENTA 2021-04-30 1,644 697 S/L 5.0000 189      
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT - O 2021-10-31 144,838 46,024 S/L 7.0000 14,116      
DELL PRECISION LAPTOP 2022-05-31 1,980 627 S/L 5.0000 396      
DELL XPS WORKSTATION MONITOR & SOFTWARE 2022-05-31 2,232 707 S/L 5.0000 446      
CO2/H2O OPEN PATH GAS ANALYZER 2022-12-31 24,701 4,940 S/L 5.0000 4,940      
CO2/H2O OPEN PATH GAS ANALYZER 2022-12-31 24,702 4,940 S/L 5.0000 4,941      
10FT TRIPOD WITH GROUND KIT 2022-12-31 945 189 S/L 5.0000 189      
10FT TRIPOD WITH GROUND KIT 2022-12-31 945 189 S/L 5.0000 189      
10FT TRIPOD WITH GROUND KIT 2022-12-31 945 189 S/L 5.0000 189      
10FT TRIPOD WITH GROUND KIT 2022-12-31 945 189 S/L 5.0000 189      
MEASUREMENT & CONTROL DATALOGGER 2022-12-31 2,600 520 S/L 5.0000 520      
MEASUREMENT & CONTROL DATALOGGER 2022-12-31 2,600 520 S/L 5.0000 520      
GRANITE 5V ANALOG INPUT MODULE 2022-12-31 2,300 460 S/L 5.0000 460      
GRANITE 5V ANALOG INPUT MODULE 2022-12-31 2,300 460 S/L 5.0000 460      
4G LTE CAT1 CELL MODULE 2022-12-31 2,790 558 S/L 5.0000 558      
4G LTE CAT1 CELL MODULE 2022-12-31 2,790 558 S/L 5.0000 558      
SDI-12 PRECIP SENSOR W/ FUNNEL & CABLE 2022-12-31 1,184 237 S/L 5.0000 237      
SDI-12 PRECIP SENSOR W/ FUNNEL & CABLE 2022-12-31 1,185 237 S/L 5.0000 237      
HUKSEFLUX 4 COMPONENT NET RADIATION SENSOR 2022-12-31 4,959 992 S/L 5.0000 992      
HUKSEFLUX 4 COMPONENT NET RADIATION SENSOR 2022-12-31 4,960 992 S/L 5.0000 992      
CSC OBSERV. & SURVEIL. FIELD CAMERA 2022-12-31 3,690 738 S/L 5.0000 738      
CSC OBSERV. & SURVEIL. FIELD CAMERA 2022-12-31 3,690 738 S/L 5.0000 738      
HUKSEFLUX SOIL HEAT FLUX PLATE 2022-12-31 803 161 S/L 5.0000 160      
HUKSEFLUX SOIL HEAT FLUX PLATE 2022-12-31 803 161 S/L 5.0000 160      
HUKSEFLUX SOIL HEAT FLUX PLATE 2022-12-31 803 161 S/L 5.0000 160      
HUKSEFLUX SOIL HEAT FLUX PLATE 2022-12-31 803 161 S/L 5.0000 160      
HUKSEFLUX SOIL HEAT FLUX PLATE 2022-12-31 803 161 S/L 5.0000 160      
HUKSEFLUX SOIL HEAT FLUX PLATE 2022-12-31 803 161 S/L 5.0000 160      
84 AH POWER SUPPLY 2022-12-31 1,619 324 S/L 5.0000 324      
84 AH POWER SUPPLY 2022-12-31 1,620 324 S/L 5.0000 324      
370 W SOLAR PANEL 2022-12-31 914 183 S/L 5.0000 183      
370 W SOLAR PANEL 2022-12-31 914 183 S/L 5.0000 183      
10FT TRIPOD WITH GROUND KIT 2022-12-31 945 189 S/L 5.0000 189      
10FT TRIPOD WITH GROUND KIT 2022-12-31 945 189 S/L 5.0000 189      
ZERO AIR GENERATOR 2022-12-31 1,011 202 S/L 5.0000 202      
LI-3100C LEAF AREA METER 2023-01-31 13,521 2,479 S/L 5.0000 2,704      
WILLISTON WEATHER STATION 2023-02-28 8,151 1,359 S/L 5.0000 1,630      
MCKENZIE STUDY SITE TANKS & RAMPS 2023-03-31 6,955 1,043 S/L 5.0000 1,391      
DELL WINDOWS SERVER 2023-03-31 6,439 966 S/L 5.0000 1,288      
SONICWALL FIREWALL AND LICENSING 2023-12-31 1,889   S/L 5.0000 378      
2 TANKS AND BIRD RAMPS FOR STUDY SITE 2024-02-08 3,721   S/L 5.0000 682      
BRENDA LAPTOP (0E33QYV233936P) 2024-03-04 1,247   S/L 5.0000 208      
BRENDA OFFICE CHAIR 2024-05-23 1,285   S/L 5.0000 150      
EDDY FLUX SYSTEM 2024-04-26 20,000   S/L 5.0000 2,667      
JESSE COMPUTER WITH MONITORS/ ADJUSTING BASE 2024-12-31 2,146   S/L 5.0000        

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TY 2024 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
TELEPHONE SYSTEM 2012-02 PURCHASE 2024-12     4,220       4,220

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
SEI INVESTMENTS FMV 39,118,322 39,118,322

TY 2024 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
  414,567 193,478 221,089 350,000
  122,000   122,000  


TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INDIRECT LEGAL FEES 4,154     4,154


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
ROU LEASE ASSET 417,471 417,471  
ROU LEASE ACCUMULATED DEPR -129,217 -188,856  


TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Description Amount
UNREALIZED LOSSES 146,983
ROUNDING 7


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES        
INSURANCE 16,530     13,530
OFFICE EXPENSES 36,308     36,308
COMMUNICATIONS 16,718     16,718
SUBS/DUES 4,134     4,134
LAND ACQ. 5,400     5,400
LAND MANAGEMENT 947,949     947,949
WETLAND RESTORE 219,087     219,087
WETLANDS RENTAL PMT 11,925     11,925
FENCING/SEED 2,443,019     2,443,019
UPLAND RENTAL PMT 143,142     143,142
SPONS/DONATIONS 13,034     13,034


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
PROGRAM RELATED RENT 16,055   16,055
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 38,383   38,383
OTHER INCOME 91,738   91,738


TY 2024 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
ND STATE TAX WITHHOLDING 1,740 1,984
LEASE LIABILITY 287,785 228,708


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT FEES 180,173 180,173    
CONTRACT SERVICES 1,276,348     1,276,348


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
NORTH DAKOTA NATURAL RESOURCES
 
TRUST
EIN:
36-3512179
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME 21,752