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Who funds health care in North Dakota: 31 foundations, $13.8 million in grants
31 private foundations paid 138 grants totaling $13,756,920 to health care nonprofits in North Dakota, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, with $12,638,804 in 21 grants.
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- Cause
- Health care
- Recipients in
- North Dakota
- Foundations
- 31
- Grants
- 138
- Total granted
- $13,756,920
Foundations that funded health care in North Dakota
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 21 | $12,638,804 | $4,214,824 | Altru Health System | Altru health system ultrasound initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| Organization for Safe Athletics for Kids Inc | Fargo, ND | 1 | $672,837 | $672,837 | Dakota Medical Foundation | Fund charitable mission | apps.irs.gov |
| Cliff and Charlotte L Bellon FDN | Eagan, MN | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | Jamestown Regional Medical Center FDN | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Eagan, MN | 7 | $70,000 | $10,000 | Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Wayfarer Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Mni Wichoni Health Circle | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Fargo, ND | 7 | $42,650 | $25,000 | Spectra Health | expand access and care for the vulnerable patient populations by expanding the reach and services of Social Services team to address SDoH needs of patients; purchase vital Optometry equipment to enhan | apps.irs.gov |
| Myra Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | 4 | $42,500 | $17,500 | Valley Senior Living Foundation | Tufte manor interior renovation continued 2025-2026 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Jim Thompson Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $11,250 | $11,250 | Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center | Healthcare | apps.irs.gov |
| Alex Stern Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Lend A Hand Up Inc | Program sponsor | apps.irs.gov |
| Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation | Williston, ND | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The Stone Foundation | Autistic & special needs programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Dean R & Barbara A Kelsch Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Mott Health Care Center | General charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Dr Calvin K Fercho Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Lend A Hand Up | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Glimsdal Brothers Trust XXX-XX-XXXX | St Louis, MO | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Nelson County Health System | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Border States Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $7,095 | $7,095 | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Support for Giving Hearts Day | apps.irs.gov |
| Amed Khan Foundation Inc | Suffern, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Maal Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust | Fargo, ND | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Walter & Barbara E (reishus) Pedersen Lutheran Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Valley Senior Living Foundation | Assisted listening system | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 5 | $4,750 | $1,500 | Richardton Healthcare Foundation | Wander guards | apps.irs.gov |
| Alvis Amble Charitable Trust Ua DTD | Evansville, IN | 2 | $4,508 | $2,254 | Easter Seals Goodwill ND Inc | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 59 | $4,503 | $448 | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Northland Health Centers | Cb-translation services b | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilderness River Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Kamp Kace | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 5 | $3,460 | $740 | Linton Hospital | Member co-op matches | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barry Foundation | Fargo, ND | 3 | $2,250 | $1,000 | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | PaY: Lodging Expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Lend A Hand Up Inc | Volunteer incentive program | apps.irs.gov |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Bostons Pizza Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $938 | $938 | Lend A Hand Up Inc | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $750 | $650 | Altru Health System | Match a previous donation (501(c)3) grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Brandt Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $500 | $500 | Dakota Medical Foundation | 463 Foundation | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $125 | $100 | Dakota Medical Foundation | Health - general and rehabilitative | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Altru Health System | Grand Forks, ND | Altru health system ultrasound initiative | $4,214,824 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | St Alexius Medical Center | Bismarck, ND | Chi st. alexius health ultrasound initiative | $3,799,563 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Lutheran Charity Association | Jamestown, ND | Jamestown regional medical center ultrasound initiative | $693,723 | apps.irs.gov |
| Organization for Safe Athletics for Kids Inc | Dakota Medical Foundation | Fargo, ND | Fund charitable mission | $672,837 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Christian Unity Hospital Corporation | Grafton, ND | North dakota ultrasound initiative | $646,571 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Good Samaritan Hospital Association | Rugby, ND | Heart of america medical center ultrasound initiative | $468,841 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Association | Langdon, ND | North dakota ultrasound initiative | $408,100 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Tioga Medical Center | Tioga, ND | Tioga medical center ultrasound initiative | $326,201 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Pembina County Memorial Hospital Association | Cavalier, ND | North dakota ultrasound initiative | $312,733 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | St Aloisius Hospital Inc | Harvey, ND | Smp health - st. aloisius ultrasound project | $256,572 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Towner County Medical Center Inc | Cando, ND | Towner county medical center ultrasound initiative | $241,563 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Mountrail County Medical Center Inc | Stanley, ND | North dakota ultrasound initiative | $238,556 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Southwest Healthcare Corporation | Bowman, ND | North dakota ultrasound initiative | $225,517 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Nelson County Health System | McVille, ND | Nelson county health system ultrasound initiative | $153,546 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Northwood Deaconess Health Center | Northwood, ND | Northwood deaconess health center (nd) ultrasound initiative | $95,182 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cliff and Charlotte L Bellon FDN | Jamestown Regional Medical Center FDN | Jamestown, ND | General operating | $95,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | P R Health Corporation | Park River, ND | First care health center ultrasound initiative | $93,347 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Hazen Memorial Hospital Association | Hazen, ND | Sakakawea medical center (nd) ultrasound initiative | $88,179 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Wishek Hospital Clinic Association | Wishek, ND | South central health ultrasound initiative | $83,657 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center | Elgin, ND | Jacobson memorial hospital ultrasound initiative | $77,620 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Linton Hospital | Linton, ND | Linton hospital (nd) ultrasound initiative | $76,961 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | Presentation Medical Center | Rolla, ND | St. kateri ultrasound initiative | $68,957 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | West River Health Services Foundation | Hettinger, ND | North dakota us revitalization project | $68,591 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wayfarer Foundation | Mni Wichoni Health Circle | Fort Yates, ND | General operating support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation | Rugby, ND | General Operations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Spectra Health | Grand Forks, ND | expand access and care for the vulnerable patient populations by expanding the reach and services of Social Services team to address SDoH needs of patients; purchase vital Optometry equipment to enhan | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myra Foundation | Valley Senior Living Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Tufte manor interior renovation continued 2025-2026 | $17,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jim Thompson Foundation | Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center | Bismarck, ND | Healthcare | $11,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Dakota Medical Foundation | Fargo, ND | Giving hearts day giftcards. | $10,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Williston, ND | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Knife River Care Center Foundation | Beulah, ND | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dr Calvin K Fercho Family Foundation | Lend A Hand Up | Fargo, ND | General support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alex Stern Family Foundation | Lend A Hand Up Inc | Fargo, ND | Program sponsor | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Luther Memorial Home | Mayville, ND | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Maple Manor Care Center | Langdon, ND | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dean R & Barbara A Kelsch Foundation | Mott Health Care Center | Mott, ND | General charitable purpose | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myra Foundation | Northwood Deaconess Health Center | Northwood, ND | Glidescope core with bflex & go2 monitor kit | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Richardton Health Center Inc | Richardton, ND | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation | The Stone Foundation | Williston, ND | Autistic & special needs programs | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Tioga Medical Center | Tioga, ND | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Towner County Medical Center Inc | Cando, ND | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myra Foundation | Myally Health | Grand Forks, ND | Prescription medication assistance for individuals in need | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myra Foundation | Myally Health | Grand Forks, ND | Patient financial assistance for individuals in need | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Border States Foundation | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $7,095 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amed Khan Foundation Inc | Maal Foundation | S Fargo, ND | General support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Glimsdal Brothers Trust XXX-XX-XXXX | Nelson County Health System | McVille, ND | Program support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Glimsdal Brothers Trust XXX-XX-XXXX | Northwood Deaconess Health Center | Northwood, ND | Program support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | Program support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walter & Barbara E (reishus) Pedersen Lutheran Foundation | Valley Senior Living Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Assisted listening system | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilderness River Foundation | Kamp Kace | Fargo, ND | General operations | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Northland Health Centers | Turtle Lake, ND | Cb-translation services b | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford | New Rockford, ND | AEDs for rural community | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Jamestown Regional Medical Center Foundation | Jamestown, ND | equipment upgrade to ensure the safety of newborns mothers and the most vulnerable patients | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alvis Amble Charitable Trust Ua DTD | Easter Seals Goodwill ND Inc | Mandan, ND | Program support | $2,254 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alvis Amble Charitable Trust Ua DTD | Valley Senior Living Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Program support | $2,254 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Richardton Healthcare Foundation | Richardton, ND | Wander guards | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | The purchase of a new computer. | $1,100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Bethel Lutheran Foundation | Williston, ND | This grant request aims to enhance the lives of the elderly in williston, nd. social interaction is one of the most important aspects of aging adults, and having an adequate, inviting, and comfortable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Dakota Medical Foundation | Fargo, ND | giving hearts day gift cards | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | Lend A Hand Up Inc | Fargo, ND | Volunteer incentive program | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Myally Health | Grand Forks, ND | We are seeking grant funds to support our prescription supplies, which aims to provide essential medications and pharmacy supplies to those who are economically disadvantaged. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | Program support | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barry Foundation | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | PaY: Lodging Expenses | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bostons Pizza Foundation | Lend A Hand Up Inc | Fargo, ND | General purposes | $938 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barry Foundation | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | PaY: Games, Books, Movies | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | Linton Hospital | Linton, ND | Member co-op matches | $740 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | New Salem Ambulance Service | New Salem, ND | Member co-op matches | $740 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | West River Health Services Foundation | Hettinger, ND | Member co-op matches | $740 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | Wishek Hospital Clinic Association | Wishek, ND | Member co-op matches | $740 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Altru Health System | Grand Forks, ND | Match a previous donation (501(c)3) grant | $650 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brandt Family Foundation | Dakota Medical Foundation | Fargo, ND | 463 Foundation | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barry Foundation | Family Voices of North Dakota | Edgeley, ND | PaY: Fargo-Moorhead Family Events | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | Gwinner First Responders Association | Gwinner, ND | Member co-op matches | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | General support | $448 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bras for A Cause | Williston, ND | General support | $303 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation | Rugby, ND | General support | $239 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Washburn Volunteer Ambulance Inc | Washburn, ND | General support | $210 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Kamp Kace | Fargo, ND | DollarsforDoers Requests 2025 | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Lend A Hand Up Inc | Fargo, ND | DollarsforDoers Requests 2025 | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Tracys Sanctuary House | Bismarck, ND | General support | $181 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Towner County Medical Center Inc | Cando, ND | General support | $167 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | West River Health Services | Hettinger, ND | General support | $156 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Knife River Care Center Foundation | Beulah, ND | General support | $151 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | Matching gift | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Mohall Ambulance Service | Mohall, ND | General support | $143 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Jacobson Memorial Hospitalfoundation | Elgin, ND | General support | $132 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Ashley Medical Center Dba Amc Clinic | Ashley, ND | General support | $121 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lutheran Charity Association | Jamestown, ND | General support | $114 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Family Voices of North Dakota Inc | Edgeley, ND | General support | $109 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Nelson County Health System | McVille, ND | General support | $103 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | St Alexius Medical Center | Bismarck, ND | General support | $102 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Dakota Medical Foundation | Fargo, ND | Health - general and rehabilitative | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Kamp Kace Inc | Fargo, ND | Match credit card donation (501(c)3) grant | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kamp Kace Inc | Fargo, ND | General support | $99 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Riding for Dreams | Lisbon, ND | General support | $99 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Michigan Area Ambulance Service Inc | Michigan, ND | General support | $88 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Richardton Healthcare Foundation | Richardton, ND | General support | $87 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Pembina County Memorial Hospital Association | Cavalier, ND | General support | $84 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center | Bismarck, ND | General support | $81 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hero Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization | Fargo, ND | General support | $80 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.