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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 26-6574983

Offutt Family Foundation

A private foundation in Fargo, ND. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 114 grants and $9.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $9,568,220

    Grants listed
    114
    Assets, end of year
    $380,667,627
  • Tax year 2023

    $10,336,207

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $270,919,249
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,333,542

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $207,694,170
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,461,876

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $141,448,760
  • Tax year 2020

    $367,725

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $41,156,792

Grants paid in 2024

114 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. ConcordiaMoorhead, MN

    General operating

    $6,000,000
  2. University of MaryBismarck, ND

    Vision 2030 campaign

    $625,000
  3. University of MaryBismarck, ND

    2030 campaign research

    $500,000
  4. Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN

    Fargo mobile pack 2024

    $250,000
  5. Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryBismarck, ND

    Capital campaign

    $250,000
  6. YWCAFargo, ND

    Lantern light

    $250,000
  7. Northwestern Minnesota SynodMoorhead, MN

    ELCA development office

    $230,000
  8. Democracy Prep Public SchoolNew York, NY

    Global citizens & empower

    $190,500
  9. Oak Grove Lutheran SchoolFargo, ND

    Capital campaign

    $125,000
  10. Anne Carlsen CenterJamestown, ND

    Pathways for the future

    $100,000
  11. New Life CenterFargo, ND

    South fargo thrift store

    $100,000
  12. Angels HockeyFargo, ND

    Arena project

    $100,000
  13. Mayo FoundationRochester, MN

    Garrity ophthalmology

    $100,000
  14. Northwestern Minnesota SynodMoorhead, MN

    GHD, MN max, rural revival

    $60,000
  15. Valley Christian CounselSt Paul, MN

    Building expansion

    $50,000
  16. Valley City State UniversityValley City, ND

    Forward together

    $50,000
  17. Eastern North Dakota SynodFargo, ND

    Development director

    $50,000
  18. Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA

    Pro tech program

    $50,000
  19. Friends of the ChildrenFargo, ND

    General operating

    $30,000
  20. Abused Adult Resource CenterBismarck, ND

    Seed of hope renovation

    $25,000
  21. North Dakota State University Development FoundationFargo, ND

    P2P

    $25,000
  22. Village in PartnershipAllentown, NJ

    People of malawi

    $20,000
  23. North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND

    Map the system

    $15,000
  24. Memory CafeFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $12,500
  25. Nexus-Path Family HealingPlymouth, MN

    School case management

    $12,500
  26. Heart of ClayMoorhead, MN

    Outreach & staff expansion

    $10,000
  27. Minnesota Private CollegeSt Paul, MN

    Innovation scholars

    $10,000
  28. Hope Manor Foundation IncBismarck, ND

    Cb-scholarships, hygiene

    $8,000
  29. Lisbon Fire DepartmentLisbon, ND

    Cb-rescue equipment

    $8,000
  30. Northern Cass Community Health & Wellness CenterHunter, ND

    Cb-supplies training kits

    $8,000
  31. Christine Community Fire DistrictChristine, ND

    Cb-thermal camera

    $7,760
  32. Farm in the DellMoorhead, MN

    Cater taters match

    $7,360
  33. California Mid-Winter Fair Heritage Foundation IncEl Centro, CA

    Cb-replacement fence

    $6,800
  34. Food in Need of DistributionIndio, CA

    Cb-kids summer market

    $6,800
  35. Fossil Rims Natural History MuseumBillings, MT

    Cb-equip and travel expenses

    $6,800
  36. Junior Achievement NorthSaint Paul, MN

    Cb-company of the year

    $6,800
  37. Kinship Mountain MinistryDeadwood, SD

    Cb-ag enrichment youth

    $6,800
  38. Lincoln Volunteer Fire DeptLincoln, TX

    Cb-turnout gear

    $6,800
  39. Sleep in Heavenly PeacePocatello, ID

    Cb-grow staff

    $6,800
  40. The Dinner BellSoap Lake, WA

    Cb-fund meal service 2nd

    $6,800
  41. Afterschool TLCSioux Falls, SD

    Cb-fund P/T employees

    $6,400
  42. Bbe Elementary SchoolBrooten, MN

    Cb-swing set

    $6,400
  43. Casper Childrens ChoraleCasper, WY

    Cb-expand program

    $6,400
  44. Henning Firemans Relief AssociationHenning, MN

    Cb-trauma bags

    $6,400
  45. Lynd Public SchoolLynd, MN

    Cb-prep land hort class

    $6,400
  46. North Dakota Archery AllianceWest Fargo, ND

    Cb-fund new participants

    $6,400
  47. Rocksolid Community Teen CenterBrush Prairie, WA

    Cb-operating funds

    $6,400
  48. Aberdeen Catholic School SystemAberdeen, SD

    Cb-lighting upgrade - roncalli nearly new

    $6,400
  49. YMCA of Cass & Clay CountyFargo, ND

    Pay intern sponsorship

    $6,000
  50. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp) ND ChapterFargo, ND

    Cb-increase program outreach

    $6,000
  51. Armory Arts & Events CenterPark Rapids, MN

    Cb-building repair/upgrad

    $6,000
  52. Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 42-1Minot, ND

    Cb-various expenses for

    $6,000
  53. Our Lady of Grace Catholic ChurchMinot, ND

    Cb-building campaign

    $6,000
  54. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the RRVFargo, ND

    Cb-safety & security measures

    $6,000
  55. Roslyn Volunteer Fire DeptRoslyn, SD

    Cb-protective gear

    $6,000
  56. Concordia FootballMoorhead, MN

    All region sponsor

    $5,000
  57. Wadena County 4-HWadena, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  58. Hubbard County 4-HPark Rapids, MN

    General operating

    $5,000
  59. Churches United for the HomelessMoorhead, MN

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $5,000
  60. Special Olympics North DakotaGrand Forks, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $5,000
  61. Valley Senior Services Inc Meals on WheelsFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $5,000
  62. Ritzville Bronc BoostersRitzville, WA

    Cb-concession equipment

    $4,800
  63. Bikers Against BulliesMissoula, MT

    Cb-install buddy benches

    $4,000
  64. BagosendaanMahnomen, MN

    Cb-equip upgrade

    $4,000
  65. Firefly Center for Art & WellbeingFosston, MN

    Cb-essential expenses

    $4,000
  66. Keogh 501 MemorialAtkinson, NE

    Cb-med tech course

    $4,000
  67. Northland Health CentersTurtle Lake, ND

    Cb-translation services b

    $4,000
  68. Raising Our Celiac Kids - Twin Cities Chapter IncMinneapolis, MN

    Cb-scholarship fund camp

    $4,000
  69. Safe HarborAberdeen, SD

    Cb-cover gap fed funding

    $4,000
  70. Sheyenne Fine Arts AssociationLisbon, ND

    Cb-operating shortage

    $4,000
  71. So Much MoreErhard, MN

    Cb-host speaker series

    $4,000
  72. Honoring 307 HeroesCasper, WY

    Cb-wreaths

    $3,400
  73. Individual

    Scholarships

    $2,500
  74. Individual

    Scholarships

    $2,500
  75. Individual

    Scholarships

    $2,500
  76. Individual

    Scholarships

    $2,500
  77. Individual

    Scholarships

    $2,500
  78. Believe and Achieve FoundationMesa, AZ

    Cb-cover gap for family

    $2,400
  79. Fishing with VetsElk River, MN

    Cb-supplies

    $2,400
  80. Park Rapids Firemans Relief AssociationPark Rapids, MN

    Cb-fire prevention prog

    $2,400
  81. About Families IncIndio, CA

    Cb-fund startup clinic

    $2,000
  82. Burleigh County Bicycle CultBismarck, ND

    Cb-new mower

    $2,000
  83. Extra Mile Student CenterGrandview, WA

    Cb-building improvements

    $2,000
  84. Liqr Pigz MCLisbon, ND

    Cb-picnic tables

    $2,000
  85. Minnesota American Indian Chamber of CommerceMinneapolis, MN

    Cb-program development

    $2,000
  86. NdadMinot, ND

    Cb-ada equip

    $2,000
  87. Partners for Affordable HousingMankato, MN

    Cb-program costs

    $2,000
  88. PB&J Spreading the LoveTruckee, CA

    Cb-assist families dipg

    $2,000
  89. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern MontanaBillings, MT

    Cb-family expenses

    $2,000
  90. The Farm Friends BarnBecker, MN

    Cb-consultant

    $2,000
  91. The Fresno CenterFresno, CA

    Cb-culture experts

    $2,000
  92. Wallace Fire DepartmentWallace, SD

    Cb-pump & reel hose

    $2,000
  93. Webster Paws WalkWebster, SD

    Cb-agility equip

    $1,600
  94. Barnesville Area Community FundBarnesville, MN

    Community needs fund

    $1,250
  95. Northern Lights CouncilFargo, ND

    2024 heroes and leaders g

    $1,250
  96. GFWC Nevis Women's ClubNevis, MN

    Empowering women coference

    $1,000
  97. Moorhead WrestlingMoorhead, MN

    General operating

    $1,000
  98. Cobber WrestlingMoorhead, MN

    Sponsorship

    $1,000
  99. Henning Military ParkHenning, MN

    CB- bench seating

    $1,000
  100. 4-H Foundation of North DakotaFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  101. Gigi's Playhouse FargoFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  102. Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity FMMoorhead, MN

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  103. Make-A-Wish North DakotaFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  104. DMF - Matto FoundationFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  105. Norman County Developmental Activities CenterAda, MN

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  106. Pray for GrayFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  107. Central Cass TreehouseCasselton, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  108. Down HomeFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  109. FirstlinkFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  110. Haley's HopeWest Fargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  111. Heart-N-Soul Community Caf IncFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  112. Historical and Cultural Society of Clay CountyMoorhead, MN

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  113. Impact - Badges of Unity FundFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000
  114. Red River ZooFargo, ND

    Giving hearts day 2024

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $1,575,00080% of the total
  2. International aid2 grants $256,80013% of the total
  3. Human services6 grants $25,5001% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation4 grants $17,400<1% of the total
  5. Arts and culture5 grants $14,800<1% of the total
  6. Disaster relief and public safety2 grants $13,200<1% of the total
  7. 11 other causes18 grants $77,4004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota34 grants $6,797,610
  2. North Dakota47 grants $2,382,210
  3. New York1 grant $190,500
  4. Iowa1 grant $50,000
  5. South Dakota7 grants $33,200
  6. New Jersey1 grant $20,000
  7. Washington4 grants $20,000
  8. California5 grants $19,600
  9. Montana3 grants $12,800
  10. Wyoming2 grants $9,800

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ronald D OffuttTRUSTEE Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Karen OffuttTRUSTEE Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Shelly NealTRUSTEE Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Rondi McGovernTRUSTEE Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Allan F KnollTRUSTEE Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Christi OffuttTRUSTEE Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Ryan OffuttTRUSTEE Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Thomas K EspelEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 30Pay $290,000

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