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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$9,568,220
- Grants listed
- 114
- Assets, end of year
- $380,667,627
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Tax year 2023
$10,336,207
- Grants listed
- 112
- Assets, end of year
- $270,919,249
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Tax year 2022
$1,333,542
- Grants listed
- 61
- Assets, end of year
- $207,694,170
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Tax year 2021
$1,461,876
- Grants listed
- 77
- Assets, end of year
- $141,448,760
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Tax year 2020
$367,725
- Grants listed
- 38
- Assets, end of year
- $41,156,792
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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ConcordiaMoorhead, MN
General operating
$6,000,000 -
University of MaryBismarck, ND
Vision 2030 campaign
$625,000 -
University of MaryBismarck, ND
2030 campaign research
$500,000 -
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN
Fargo mobile pack 2024
$250,000 -
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryBismarck, ND
Capital campaign
$250,000 -
YWCAFargo, ND
Lantern light
$250,000 -
Northwestern Minnesota SynodMoorhead, MN
ELCA development office
$230,000 -
Democracy Prep Public SchoolNew York, NY
Global citizens & empower
$190,500 -
Oak Grove Lutheran SchoolFargo, ND
Capital campaign
$125,000 -
Anne Carlsen CenterJamestown, ND
Pathways for the future
$100,000 -
New Life CenterFargo, ND
South fargo thrift store
$100,000 -
Angels HockeyFargo, ND
Arena project
$100,000 -
Mayo FoundationRochester, MN
Garrity ophthalmology
$100,000 -
Northwestern Minnesota SynodMoorhead, MN
GHD, MN max, rural revival
$60,000 -
Valley Christian CounselSt Paul, MN
Building expansion
$50,000 -
Valley City State UniversityValley City, ND
Forward together
$50,000 -
Eastern North Dakota SynodFargo, ND
Development director
$50,000 -
Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA
Pro tech program
$50,000 -
Friends of the ChildrenFargo, ND
General operating
$30,000 -
Abused Adult Resource CenterBismarck, ND
Seed of hope renovation
$25,000 -
North Dakota State University Development FoundationFargo, ND
P2P
$25,000 -
Village in PartnershipAllentown, NJ
People of malawi
$20,000 -
North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND
Map the system
$15,000 -
Memory CafeFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$12,500 -
Nexus-Path Family HealingPlymouth, MN
School case management
$12,500 -
Heart of ClayMoorhead, MN
Outreach & staff expansion
$10,000 -
Minnesota Private CollegeSt Paul, MN
Innovation scholars
$10,000 -
Hope Manor Foundation IncBismarck, ND
Cb-scholarships, hygiene
$8,000 -
Lisbon Fire DepartmentLisbon, ND
Cb-rescue equipment
$8,000 -
Northern Cass Community Health & Wellness CenterHunter, ND
Cb-supplies training kits
$8,000 -
Christine Community Fire DistrictChristine, ND
Cb-thermal camera
$7,760 -
Farm in the DellMoorhead, MN
Cater taters match
$7,360 -
California Mid-Winter Fair Heritage Foundation IncEl Centro, CA
Cb-replacement fence
$6,800 -
Food in Need of DistributionIndio, CA
Cb-kids summer market
$6,800 -
Fossil Rims Natural History MuseumBillings, MT
Cb-equip and travel expenses
$6,800 -
Junior Achievement NorthSaint Paul, MN
Cb-company of the year
$6,800 -
Kinship Mountain MinistryDeadwood, SD
Cb-ag enrichment youth
$6,800 -
Lincoln Volunteer Fire DeptLincoln, TX
Cb-turnout gear
$6,800 -
Sleep in Heavenly PeacePocatello, ID
Cb-grow staff
$6,800 -
The Dinner BellSoap Lake, WA
Cb-fund meal service 2nd
$6,800 -
Afterschool TLCSioux Falls, SD
Cb-fund P/T employees
$6,400 -
Bbe Elementary SchoolBrooten, MN
Cb-swing set
$6,400 -
Casper Childrens ChoraleCasper, WY
Cb-expand program
$6,400 -
Henning Firemans Relief AssociationHenning, MN
Cb-trauma bags
$6,400 -
Lynd Public SchoolLynd, MN
Cb-prep land hort class
$6,400 -
North Dakota Archery AllianceWest Fargo, ND
Cb-fund new participants
$6,400 -
Rocksolid Community Teen CenterBrush Prairie, WA
Cb-operating funds
$6,400 -
Aberdeen Catholic School SystemAberdeen, SD
Cb-lighting upgrade - roncalli nearly new
$6,400 -
YMCA of Cass & Clay CountyFargo, ND
Pay intern sponsorship
$6,000 -
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp) ND ChapterFargo, ND
Cb-increase program outreach
$6,000 -
Armory Arts & Events CenterPark Rapids, MN
Cb-building repair/upgrad
$6,000 -
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 42-1Minot, ND
Cb-various expenses for
$6,000 -
Our Lady of Grace Catholic ChurchMinot, ND
Cb-building campaign
$6,000 -
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the RRVFargo, ND
Cb-safety & security measures
$6,000 -
Roslyn Volunteer Fire DeptRoslyn, SD
Cb-protective gear
$6,000 -
Concordia FootballMoorhead, MN
All region sponsor
$5,000 -
Wadena County 4-HWadena, MN
General operating
$5,000 -
Hubbard County 4-HPark Rapids, MN
General operating
$5,000 -
Churches United for the HomelessMoorhead, MN
Giving hearts day 2024
$5,000 -
Special Olympics North DakotaGrand Forks, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$5,000 -
Valley Senior Services Inc Meals on WheelsFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$5,000 -
Ritzville Bronc BoostersRitzville, WA
Cb-concession equipment
$4,800 -
Bikers Against BulliesMissoula, MT
Cb-install buddy benches
$4,000 -
BagosendaanMahnomen, MN
Cb-equip upgrade
$4,000 -
Firefly Center for Art & WellbeingFosston, MN
Cb-essential expenses
$4,000 -
Keogh 501 MemorialAtkinson, NE
Cb-med tech course
$4,000 -
Northland Health CentersTurtle Lake, ND
Cb-translation services b
$4,000 -
Raising Our Celiac Kids - Twin Cities Chapter IncMinneapolis, MN
Cb-scholarship fund camp
$4,000 -
Safe HarborAberdeen, SD
Cb-cover gap fed funding
$4,000 -
Sheyenne Fine Arts AssociationLisbon, ND
Cb-operating shortage
$4,000 -
So Much MoreErhard, MN
Cb-host speaker series
$4,000 -
Honoring 307 HeroesCasper, WY
Cb-wreaths
$3,400 -
Individual
Scholarships
$2,500 -
Individual
Scholarships
$2,500 -
Individual
Scholarships
$2,500 -
Individual
Scholarships
$2,500 -
Individual
Scholarships
$2,500 -
Believe and Achieve FoundationMesa, AZ
Cb-cover gap for family
$2,400 -
Fishing with VetsElk River, MN
Cb-supplies
$2,400 -
Park Rapids Firemans Relief AssociationPark Rapids, MN
Cb-fire prevention prog
$2,400 -
About Families IncIndio, CA
Cb-fund startup clinic
$2,000 -
Burleigh County Bicycle CultBismarck, ND
Cb-new mower
$2,000 -
Extra Mile Student CenterGrandview, WA
Cb-building improvements
$2,000 -
Liqr Pigz MCLisbon, ND
Cb-picnic tables
$2,000 -
Minnesota American Indian Chamber of CommerceMinneapolis, MN
Cb-program development
$2,000 -
NdadMinot, ND
Cb-ada equip
$2,000 -
Partners for Affordable HousingMankato, MN
Cb-program costs
$2,000 -
PB&J Spreading the LoveTruckee, CA
Cb-assist families dipg
$2,000 -
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern MontanaBillings, MT
Cb-family expenses
$2,000 -
The Farm Friends BarnBecker, MN
Cb-consultant
$2,000 -
The Fresno CenterFresno, CA
Cb-culture experts
$2,000 -
Wallace Fire DepartmentWallace, SD
Cb-pump & reel hose
$2,000 -
Webster Paws WalkWebster, SD
Cb-agility equip
$1,600 -
Barnesville Area Community FundBarnesville, MN
Community needs fund
$1,250 -
Northern Lights CouncilFargo, ND
2024 heroes and leaders g
$1,250 -
GFWC Nevis Women's ClubNevis, MN
Empowering women coference
$1,000 -
Moorhead WrestlingMoorhead, MN
General operating
$1,000 -
Cobber WrestlingMoorhead, MN
Sponsorship
$1,000 -
Henning Military ParkHenning, MN
CB- bench seating
$1,000 -
4-H Foundation of North DakotaFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Gigi's Playhouse FargoFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity FMMoorhead, MN
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Make-A-Wish North DakotaFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
DMF - Matto FoundationFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Norman County Developmental Activities CenterAda, MN
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Pray for GrayFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Central Cass TreehouseCasselton, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Down HomeFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
FirstlinkFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Haley's HopeWest Fargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Heart-N-Soul Community Caf IncFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay CountyMoorhead, MN
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
Impact - Badges of Unity FundFargo, ND
Giving hearts day 2024
$1,000 -
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.
- Education6 grants $1,575,00080% of the total
- International aid2 grants $256,80013% of the total
- Human services6 grants $25,5001% of the total
- Sports and recreation4 grants $17,400<1% of the total
- Arts and culture5 grants $14,800<1% of the total
- Disaster relief and public safety2 grants $13,200<1% of the total
- 11 other causes18 grants $77,4004% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Minnesota34 grants $6,797,610
- North Dakota47 grants $2,382,210
- New York1 grant $190,500
- Iowa1 grant $50,000
- South Dakota7 grants $33,200
- New Jersey1 grant $20,000
- Washington4 grants $20,000
- California5 grants $19,600
- Montana3 grants $12,800
- Wyoming2 grants $9,800
Officers, directors and trustees
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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