These Are Your Neighbors Ep. 87 - Steve Lipp

Steve Lipp is the President &  CEO, of North Dakota Community Foundation.He is a lifelong North Dakota resident who currently lives in Bismarck. Born andraised in Minot, he is a graduate of Bishop Ryan Catholic School and went on to earn aBachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from Minot State University, followed bya doctoral degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic.While at Minot State, Steve distinguished himself as a standout wrestler, earning All-American honors twice and later being inducted into the university’s Athletic Hall ofFame. His passion for athletics and competition has remained a consistent threadthroughout his life.Professionally, Steve spent more than 20 years as the owner and operator ofChiropractic Health & Wellness in Minot, building a respected practice and serving hiscommunity. In 2015, he transitioned into nonprofit leadership as Executive Director ofthe Bishop Ryan Catholic School Foundation, where he led a successful $5.5 millionendowment campaign. During that same period, he also served as the varsity boyshead wrestling coach, guiding the Lions to top-five finishes in the state Class Btournament in each of his five years.From 2020 to 2022, Steve served as Director of Development for the Minot StateUniversity Foundation, where he played a key role in advancing a $60 million capitalcampaign. After relocating to Bismarck in the fall of 2022 to be closer to several of hisgrandchildren, he briefly returned to chiropractic practice with Active Life Chiropracticbefore stepping into his current role as President and CEO of the North DakotaCommunity Foundation. The foundation, a 50-year-old public 501(c)(3) nonprofitorganization, manages more than 1,200 funds, supports 72 community foundationsacross the state, and oversees assets approaching $200 million.Steve and his wife of 36 years, Trini, a legal analyst with MDU Resources, have built astrong family foundation of their own. Together, they have three adult children and eightgrandchildren, with another on the way. Outside of his professional and communitycommitments, Steve is an avid golfer and dedicated sports fan.