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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 45-0215088

Myra Foundation

A private foundation in Grand Forks, ND. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 85 grants and $760,669 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Myra Foundation
PO Box 13536
Grand Forks, ND 582083536
(701) 739-2927
Form and materials
Applications can be submitted through the myra foundation website or by mail. For applications sent by mail, the required list of information can be obtained from the myra foundation website.
Deadlines
Applications accepted anytime; distributions made at year end.
Restrictions
Generally limited to local geographic area.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $760,669

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $15,640,111

  • Tax year 2024

    $716,773

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $14,272,803

  • Tax year 2023

    $703,649

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $13,339,293

  • Tax year 2022

    $730,878

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $12,245,773

  • Tax year 2021

    $820,111

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $15,585,409

  • Tax year 2020

    $724,848

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $14,626,819

Grants paid in 2025

85 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University of North Dakota FoundationGrand Forks, ND

    Myra foundation scholarships

    $54,000
  2. Grand Forks Children's Museum IncGrand Forks, ND

    Grand forks children's museum inc. Naming opportunity

    $50,000
  3. Empire Arts CenterGrand Forks, ND

    Is it cold in here?

    $30,000
  4. United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks & AreaGrand Forks, ND

    Backpack program

    $30,000
  5. Circle of Friends Animal Shelterhumane Society of Grand ForksGrand Forks, ND

    2026 myra spay and neuter, medical and outreach

    $25,000
  6. Grand Forks Senior CenterGrand Forks, ND

    Senior meals

    $25,000
  7. St Joseph's Social CareGrand Forks, ND

    Emergency assistance program

    $25,000
  8. Northlands Rescue Mission IncGrand Forks, ND

    Roof top units maintenance for dorm

    $20,400
  9. Grand Forks County Water Resource DistrictGrand Forks, ND

    Myra arboretum

    $20,000
  10. Special Olympics North DakotaGrand Forks, ND

    2026 state soccer & bocce tournament

    $20,000
  11. Valley Senior Living FoundationGrand Forks, ND

    Tufte manor interior renovation continued 2025-2026

    $17,500
  12. Grand Forks County Historical SocietyGrand Forks, ND

    Myra pavilion paver maintenance and campbell house painting

    $17,280
  13. Grand Forks Public LibraryGrand Forks, ND

    Connect our community - pollinator garden

    $15,000
  14. North Dakota Museum of ArtGrand Forks, ND

    Myra foundation presents: concerts in the galleries, 2025-2026

    $14,000
  15. The Grand Forks Salvation ArmyRoseville, MN

    Homeless prevention in grand forks

    $12,500
  16. Grand Cities Children's ChoirGrand Forks, ND

    Lullabye

    $12,000
  17. Hospice of the Red River ValleyFargo, ND

    Grand forks county grief and bereavement programming

    $12,000
  18. Altru Health FoundationGrand Forks, ND

    Wheels, water, and wellness: grand forks safe kids safety workshops

    $10,000
  19. Bio GirlsFargo, ND

    Bio girls grand forks/east grand forks 2026

    $10,000
  20. Grand Forks Children's Museum IncGrand Forks, ND

    "full steam ahead", GFCM pop-museum, 2026 community event

    $10,000
  21. Manvel Community Center IncorporatedManvel, ND

    Appliances.

    $10,000
  22. ND Ballet CompanyGrand Forks, ND

    Inspiring culture, performance, and community engagement through dance

    $10,000
  23. Northwood Deaconess Health CenterNorthwood, ND

    Glidescope core with bflex & go2 monitor kit

    $10,000
  24. Northwood Park DistrictNorthwood, ND

    Pickleball/basketball court renovation

    $10,000
  25. Santa Claus GirlsGrand Forks, ND

    Santa claus girls 2025 distribution

    $10,000
  26. Community Violence Intervention CenterGrand Forks, ND

    Safe access initiative: enhancing security for victims and staff at cvic

    $9,158
  27. Manvel Park BoardManvel, ND

    Concession building exterior remodel project

    $9,000
  28. Manvel Public SchoolManvel, ND

    Swing sets for playground

    $8,850
  29. University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND

    Und theatre genie

    $8,500
  30. ArtwiseGrand Forks, ND

    School mandalas project

    $8,000
  31. Greater Grand Forks Fair & ExhibitionGrand Forks, ND

    Fairgrounds emergency notification system

    $7,500
  32. Myally HealthGrand Forks, ND

    Prescription medication assistance for individuals in need

    $7,500
  33. Myally HealthGrand Forks, ND

    Patient financial assistance for individuals in need

    $7,500
  34. The Village Family Service CenterFargo, ND

    Removing barriers for under/uninsured behavioral health in grand forks area.

    $7,000
  35. Muddy Waters Clay CenterGrand Forks, ND

    Critical equipment - pottery wheels

    $6,943
  36. Thompson Music BoostersThompson, ND

    Clavinova keyboard fundraiser

    $6,650
  37. Red River Valley AthleticsorgGrand Forks, ND

    Vaulting to new heights

    $5,952
  38. Grand Forks Public SchoolsGrand Forks, ND

    Myra jazz festival 2026

    $5,500
  39. Circle of Friends Animal Shelterhumane Society of Grand ForksGrand Forks, ND

    Grant rewards

    $5,000
  40. Edna Ralston LibraryLarimore, ND

    Summer/winter reading programming and operating expenses

    $5,000
  41. Girl Scouts - Dakota HorizonsSioux Falls, SD

    Girl scouts leadership experience

    $5,000
  42. Grand Forks Foundation for Education IncGrand Forks, ND

    The little red reading bus

    $5,000
  43. Grand Forks Parks & Recreation FoundationGrand Forks, ND

    Interactive play panels - first seasons community center

    $5,000
  44. Greater Grand Forks Community TheatreGrand Forks, ND

    The magic of into the woods

    $5,000
  45. Greater Grand Forks Symphony OrchestraGrand Forks, ND

    Young audiences concert, concerto competition, chamber music festival outreach activities

    $5,000
  46. Greater Grand Forks Young ProfessionalsGrand Forks, ND

    Meet me in my community - building connections through career exploration

    $5,000
  47. Journey Home Animal RescueEmerado, ND

    A place called home kennel attendants at journey home

    $5,000
  48. Lake Agassiz Elementary PTOGrand Forks, ND

    Lake agassiz playground update

    $5,000
  49. Larimore Park BoardLarimore, ND

    Larimore complex - storage expansion

    $5,000
  50. North Dakota Quarterly (und)Grand Forks, ND

    North dakota quarterly publishing subvention

    $5,000
  51. North Dakota Shakespeare Festival Co Community Foundation of GF Egf and ReGrand Forks, ND

    Shakespeare's macbeth and will week

    $5,000
  52. Northern Valley Youth OrchestrasGrand Forks, ND

    Nvyo : encore, continued!

    $5,000
  53. Pembina Gorge Foundation DBA Frost Fire Park and Frost Fire Summer TheatreGrand Forks, ND

    Grand forks county invasion tour

    $5,000
  54. Public Art ComissionGrand Forks, ND

    Artfest 2026

    $5,000
  55. Red River Children's Advocacy CenterFargo, ND

    Red river children's advocacy center - grand forks mental health support initiative

    $5,000
  56. The Empty State Theatre Co Community Foundation of GF Egf and RegionGrand Forks, ND

    Summer musical production

    $5,000
  57. The Summer Performing Arts CompanyGrand Forks, ND

    Spa 2026 music opportunities

    $5,000
  58. Women's FundGrand Forks, ND

    Women's fund leadership academy

    $5,000
  59. Youth WorksGrand Forks, ND

    Day report

    $5,000
  60. Youth WorksGrand Forks, ND

    Diversion

    $5,000
  61. United Day Nursery IncGrand Forks, ND

    Technology

    $4,915
  62. Emerado CemeteryEmerado, ND

    Phase 2 of cemetery upgrade- one pillar of 5' high 7FT deep cement footings

    $4,574
  63. Grand Forks Chorales IncGrand Forks, ND

    Cantos sagrados: liberation of the poor, a concert presented by the grand forks chorales

    $4,500
  64. Global Friends CoalitionGrand Forks, ND

    Fostering educational access and two-way integration for refugee youth and families

    $4,208
  65. First Robotics Team #8188 Grand ForceGrand Forks, ND

    Grand force FRC team 8188 highschool robotics

    $4,000
  66. The ARC Upper ValleyGrand Forks, ND

    Advocacy program

    $4,000
  67. Live Well Grand Cities Co Community Foundation of GF Egf and RegionGrand Forks, ND

    Chef instruction for cooking class series

    $3,600
  68. Kori ArtGrand Forks, ND

    Water safety for new americans for youth swimming

    $3,420
  69. Greater Grand Forks Community Corrections Advisory BoardGrand Forks, ND

    Computers, monitors, printer & more

    $3,305
  70. Emerado Public SchoolGrand Forks, ND

    Emerado literacy tactile materials

    $3,000
  71. Larimore FootballLarimore, ND

    Larimore softball - equipment upgrades

    $3,000
  72. Ndsu Extension Grand Forks CountyGrand Forks, ND

    Gardening saturday

    $3,000
  73. Northwood School FoundationroboticsNorthwood, ND

    Thunder robotics 2025

    $3,000
  74. Project DignityGrand Forks, ND

    Project dignity

    $3,000
  75. Arts for VetsGrand Forks, ND

    Art classes

    $2,500
  76. Grand Forks Girls FastpitchGrand Forks, ND

    Grand forks fast pitch softball operational request

    $2,500
  77. Listen Center IncGrand Forks, ND

    Voices of inclusion

    $2,500
  78. Forx Amateur Radio ClubGrand Forks, ND

    Forx amateur radio club antenna and coaxial cable replacement project

    $2,224
  79. Art Matters Co Community Foundation of Grand Forks Egf and RegionGrand Forks, ND

    Art supplies

    $2,000
  80. Border Blades Figure Skating ClubGrand Forks, ND

    2026-27 private ice registration

    $2,000
  81. Sox for Kids Co Hatton Centennial Community CenterEmerado, ND

    Sox for kids

    $2,000
  82. LHS Trap TeamLarimore, ND

    2026 LHS trap team for clay targets

    $1,800
  83. Northlands Rescue Mission IncGrand Forks, ND

    75 turkeys

    $1,640
  84. Grand Forks County 4-H OrganizationGrand Forks, ND

    Grand forks county 4-h awards and events

    $1,250
  85. Operation Homefront IncSan Antonio, TX

    Holiday meals for military

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture11 grants $110,79343% of the total
  2. Health4 grants $42,50017% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation3 grants $32,00012% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $25,36610% of the total
  5. Youth development3 grants $20,0008% of the total
  6. Education2 grants $8,9153% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $17,3057% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Dakota82 grants $742,169
  2. Minnesota2 grants $13,500
  3. South Dakota1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • John BotsfordPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $22,400
  • Emily MontgomerySEC-TREAS Hours 1Pay $2,400
  • Tracy KennedyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $2,400

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