How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact person
- On file
- Phone
- On file
- On file
- Mailing address
- On file
- Form and materials
- On file
- Deadlines
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- Restrictions
- Limited primarily to funding public charities described in section 501c3 that are in AZ GA IL MN ND SD.
Contact person, phone, email, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$403,000
- Grants listed
- 43
- Assets, end of year
- $17,605,608
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Tax year 2024
$726,025
- Grants listed
- 76
- Assets, end of year
- $15,980,684
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Tax year 2023
$368,000
- Grants listed
- 79
- Assets, end of year
- $11,302,225
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Tax year 2022
$471,400
- Grants listed
- 48
- Assets, end of year
- $8,405,424
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Tax year 2021
$148,900
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $6,124,818
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Tax year 2020
$184,667
- Grants listed
- 42
- Assets, end of year
- $1,778,596
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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ND Community FoundationBismarck, ND
Storm restoration and disaster relief community recovery efforts local response organizations unmet needs not covered by insurance or govt programs.
$50,000 -
ND Lions FoundationEnderlin, ND
Storm restoration and disaster relief community recovery efforts local response organizations unmet needs not covered by insurance or govt programs.
$35,000 -
Family WellnessFargo, ND
The Neuroid Program providing individuals with Parkinsons desease and other neurological disorders the tools they need to manage their symptoms through strength balance and functional movement exercises
$25,000 -
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN
Wetlands conservation restoration wildlife habitat management.
$25,000 -
United Way of BemidjiBemidji, MN
Storm restoration and disaster relief community recover efforts local response organizations unmet needs not covered by insurance or gov t programs.
$20,000 -
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MN
Support of single mothers in achieving college access career growth and long-term stability for their families.
$20,000 -
Lifeworks Services IncRichfield, MN
Serving people with disabilities and their families by providing support such as employment services living independently skill development etc.
$20,000 -
Greater BemidjiBemidji, MN
Support construction of a new health and wellness center.
$20,000 -
BIO GirlsFargo, ND
Youth Program providing confidence building and preventive mental health programs to girls in grades 2-6.
$15,000 -
United Way of Cass ClayFargo, ND
Preventing homelessness youth and families with youth
$15,000 -
The Arts ParnershipFargo, ND
Operating foundation support for the arts sector working as consultants to the art sector advising on arts organization staffing restructuring and helping them to become stronger financially.
$12,000 -
Science from ScientistBloomington, MN
To teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy.
$11,000 -
Clearwater FoodshelfClearwater, MN
Funding the construction of a new food shelf building
$10,000 -
Hospice of the Red River ValleyFargo, ND
Assist with covering nearly $500,000 in grief and bereavement programming expenses not reimbursed by third-party payers.
$10,000 -
Northern Star ScoutingFort Snelling, MN
Charity Choice Match - Support of scounting
$10,000 -
Village Family Service CenterFargo, ND
Mental Health Charity Care
$10,000 -
YWCA of Cass ClayFargo, ND
Support for women on their journey toward a life free from violence and homelessness.
$10,000 -
Jeremiah Program Minot StateMinot, ND
College access and career support for mothers safe affordable housing early childhood education coaching and leadership development.
$10,000 -
United Way Cass ClayFargo, ND
Preventing homelessness youth and families with youth.
$10,000 -
Adult and Teen Challenge MNMinneapolis, MN
Addiction rehab support
$7,000 -
Heartview FoundationCando, ND
Provider of quality treatment and education for substance use disorders with North Dakotas only Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association program for substance use treatment.
$5,000 -
Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZ
Emergency Shelter Support
$5,000 -
Georgia Mountain Food BankGainesville, GA
Retail Food Rescue Program to help families struggling with hunger
$5,000 -
Plains Art MuseumFargo, ND
Educational program for 150-250 youth and adults helping kids and families to learn and express their creativity building family bonding and connection with the community.
$5,000 -
Lifeline IncPeoria, IL
Coordinate free air transportation for medical & humanitarian flights.
$5,000 -
Family Core Counseling & Family Services ILPeoria, IL
Provide family counseling and chlld welfare foster care and human support services for children parents caregivers.
$5,000 -
Junior AchievementWest Fargo, ND
Serve students with programming focused on financial literacy career readiness and entrepreneurship.
$5,000 -
Boys and Girls Ranch FargoFargo, ND
Helping troubled kids receive psychiatric therapy and trauma-informed needed for mental emotional behavioral issues often resulting from trauma abuse and neglect
$4,000 -
The Phoenix Residence IncSaint Paul, MN
Residential and support services designed to help individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible.
$3,500 -
Homeward BoundMesa, AZ
Provide basic needs employment assistance transportation financial wellness coaching credit counseling public benefits enrollment and referrals to other needed community resources to economically disadvantaged households.
$3,000 -
Boys and Girls Clubs of the ValleyPhoenix, AZ
Provide children with programs organized around 4 priority outcomes: academic success good character & leadership healthy lifestyles and career pathways a& workforce readiness.
$3,000 -
Minnesota Private College FundSt Paul, MN
Provide scholarships for students at Concordia College in Moorhead.
$3,000 -
ND Governors Cup FoundationBismarck, ND
Support for the ND career builders scholarship program.
$3,000 -
544 Education FoundationFergus Falls, MN
Higher Education Match
$1,000 -
Black HIlls State UniversitySpearfish, SD
Higher education.
$1,000 -
West Fargo Public LibraryWest Fargo, ND
Maintain programs of the library
$500 -
WAO Education FoundationWarren, MN
Matching grant for higher education.
$500 -
Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN
Matching donation for higher education.
$500 -
UND Alumni Association and FoundationGrand Forks, ND
Foundation CEM Scholarship and Accountancy Scholarship
$0 -
SDSU University FoundationBrookings, SD
Scholarships each year for Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
$0 -
NDSU FoundationFargo, ND
Electrical Engineering Business Computer Science Scholarships
$0 -
MSUM FoundationMoorhead, MN
MSUM Foundation Scholarships
$0 -
UND Stem ComplexGrand Forks, ND
Support for the STEM Science Technology Engineering Math Complex to ensure students researchers faculty thrive.
$0
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services5 grants $65,00056% of the total
- Housing and shelter2 grants $23,00020% of the total
- Youth development1 grant $15,00013% of the total
- Arts and culture1 grant $5,0004% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $5,0004% of the total
- Education3 grants $4,0003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- North Dakota21 grants $244,500
- Minnesota13 grants $106,500
- Tennessee1 grant $25,000
- Arizona3 grants $11,000
- Illinois2 grants $10,000
- Georgia1 grant $5,000
- South Dakota2 grants $1,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Stephanie HoffPresident Hours 1Pay $0
- Kristi FlyenTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
- Craig A BryeVP Hours 1Pay $0
- Todd WahlundDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Niki VaageneSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
The return
More foundations
- Private foundations in Minnesota
- Private foundations in Fergus Falls
- Foundations that fund human services in Minnesota
- Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Minnesota
- Foundations that fund youth development in Minnesota
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