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Who funds philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in North Dakota: 28 foundations, $8 million in grants
28 private foundations paid 68 grants totaling $7,958,613 to philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations 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 Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2, with $2,831,385 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations
- Recipients in
- North Dakota
- Foundations
- 28
- Grants
- 68
- Total granted
- $7,958,613
Foundations that funded philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in North Dakota
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 | Fargo, ND | 1 | $2,831,385 | $2,831,385 | Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation | To provide fundsfor generaloperations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | St Paul, MN | 5 | $2,167,300 | $1,200,000 | Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Inc | To establish the creative community solutions grantmaking fund at northwest north dakota community foundation to support and recognize creative community solutions and innovations within the state of | apps.irs.gov |
| Otto Bremer Trust | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,050,000 | $1,050,000 | North Dakota Community Foundation | Community responsive fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,050,000 | $1,050,000 | Sovereign Equity Fund | To support bridging native community knowledge about indigenous foodways with curricular and extracurricular efforts to build humanities and native american and indigenous studies learning opportuniti | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust | Bismarck, ND | 1 | $340,032 | $340,032 | Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation | To provide assistance to organizations and other entities in crosby, north dakota, and the surrounding community which qualify for tax exemption under section 170(c)(2)(b). | apps.irs.gov |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Sovereign Equity Fund | Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems | apps.irs.gov |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | North Dakota Stockmens Foundation | Fire disaster relief | apps.irs.gov |
| The Freeman Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | North Dakota Community Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust | Fargo, ND | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Fargo Memorial Honor Guard | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation | Bismarck, ND | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way | Dolly parton imagination library & b | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Fargo, ND | 5 | $24,200 | $13,000 | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way | emergency homeless shelter providing a safe haven for folks to seek respite during the harsh weather and access services from agencies. | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation | Westhope, ND | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | North Dakota Community Foundation | Operating grant. | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 5 | $19,500 | $10,000 | Souris Valley United Way | United way/red cross | apps.irs.gov |
| Engel-Kesting Foundation | Dickinson, ND | 1 | $13,538 | $13,538 | Dickinson Public Schools Foundation | Educational purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Border States Foundation | Fargo, ND | 2 | $13,402 | $8,402 | Schmidt Healing Hearts Foundation | Support for Giving Hearts Day | apps.irs.gov |
| Acclivity Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | North Dakota Community Foundation | Charitable purpose of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $9,535 | $9,535 | North Dakota Community Foundation | Member co-op matches | apps.irs.gov |
| William Langer and Susan Flickinger Gokey Foundation Inc | Minot, ND | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Inspiritus Community Health Foundation | Matching Gifts for Discovery Center and Big 4 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $4,734 | $3,904 | Souris Valley United Way | Match uw credit card donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant, volunteer energy | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region | These funds will support the pilot of a summer program for youths aged approximately 10-14 in the north end neighborhoods of grand forks to engage in sustainability education in our public parks. | apps.irs.gov |
| Staritch Foundation Inc | Saranac Lake, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | North Dakota Community Foundation | Support promotion of charitable giving and philanthropy | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 4 | $1,750 | $1,000 | North Dakota Community Foundation | Community service | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 20 | $1,637 | $458 | Mandan Public Schools Foundation for Education | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Kimley-Horn Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Hope Lutheran Foundation | Disadvataged children | apps.irs.gov |
| Patterson Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | North Dakota Dental Foundation | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Emc Insurance Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $900 | $900 | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Urdahl Inc | Jamestown, ND | 2 | $650 | $500 | Living Is Giving Inc | Humanitarian aid liberia | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $50 | $50 | North Dakota Community Foundation | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 | Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation | Fargo, ND | To provide fundsfor generaloperations | $2,831,385 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Inc | Williston, ND | To establish the creative community solutions grantmaking fund at northwest north dakota community foundation to support and recognize creative community solutions and innovations within the state of | $1,200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otto Bremer Trust | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Community responsive fund | $1,050,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | Sovereign Equity Fund | Bismarck, ND | To support bridging native community knowledge about indigenous foodways with curricular and extracurricular efforts to build humanities and native american and indigenous studies learning opportuniti | $1,050,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Inc | Williston, ND | For bush prize: north dakota winners and finalists | $556,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust | Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation | Williston, ND | To provide assistance to organizations and other entities in crosby, north dakota, and the surrounding community which qualify for tax exemption under section 170(c)(2)(b). | $340,032 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | Impact Foundation | Fargo, ND | This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the impact foundation to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismark, ND | This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the north dakota community foundation to support small business and community development in rural communities and help advance its charitab | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | Sovereign Equity Fund | Bismarck, ND | Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | Impact Foundation | Fargo, ND | 2024 giving hearts day prizes and incentives as well as operating support | $111,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | North Dakota Stockmens Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Fire disaster relief | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Freeman Foundation | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismarck, ND | General support | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust | Fargo Memorial Honor Guard | Fargo, ND | Program support | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way | Bismarck, ND | Dolly parton imagination library & b | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Operating grant. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Engel-Kesting Foundation | Dickinson Public Schools Foundation | Dickinson, ND | Educational purposes | $13,538 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way | Bismarck, ND | emergency homeless shelter providing a safe haven for folks to seek respite during the harsh weather and access services from agencies. | $13,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Acclivity Foundation | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Souris Valley United Way | Minot, ND | United way/red cross | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Member co-op matches | $9,535 | apps.irs.gov |
| Border States Foundation | Schmidt Healing Hearts Foundation | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $8,402 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Foundation for A Healthy North Dakota | Bismarck, ND | Build a statewide coalition of people and organizations to create better health outcomes for all North Dakotans. | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| William Langer and Susan Flickinger Gokey Foundation Inc | Inspiritus Community Health Foundation | Minot, ND | Matching Gifts for Discovery Center and Big 4 | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way | Bismarck, ND | United way/red cross | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Border States Foundation | Schmidt Healing Hearts Foundation | Fargo, ND | Support for young people diagnosed with rare diseases such as CTEPH, POVD, heart failure, or those in need of heart or lung transplants | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Souris Valley United Way | Minot, ND | Match uw credit card donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant, volunteer energy | $3,904 | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Fargo Memorial Honor Guard | Fargo, ND | Health & human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Staritch Foundation Inc | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismark, ND | Support promotion of charitable giving and philanthropy | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Souris Valley United Way | Minot, ND | Wheels for Work program addressing transportation challenges faced by families | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region | Grand Forks, ND | These funds will support the pilot of a summer program for youths aged approximately 10-14 in the north end neighborhoods of grand forks to engage in sustainability education in our public parks. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kimley-Horn Foundation | Hope Lutheran Foundation | Fargo, ND | Disadvataged children | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Jamestown United Way | Jamestown, ND | United way/red cross | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Jamestown United Way | Jamestown, ND | support programming centered around education, transportation and recovery services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Lake Region Community Fund | Devils Lake, ND | United way/red cross | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way | Bismarck, ND | To help fund our united way backpack program where every other weekend we pack and deliver bags of food containing 6 easy and nutritious meals to more than 1,650 high-poverty children at bismarck and | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Community service | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Patterson Foundation | North Dakota Dental Foundation | Fargo, ND | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Souris Valley United Way | Minot, ND | The $5000 grant will support magic city blessings bank, a program providing up to 6 free personal care items weekly to community members. funds will be used to purchase essential items from dollar tre | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Emc Insurance Foundation | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc | Bismarck, ND | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $900 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Dickinson Public Schools Foundation Inc | Dickinson, ND | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Urdahl Inc | Living Is Giving Inc | Jamestown, ND | Humanitarian aid liberia | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Souris Valley United Way | Minot, ND | Match uw credit card donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant, volunteer energy | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Mandan Public Schools Foundation for Education | Mandan, ND | General support | $458 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minot Area Community Foundation | Minot, ND | Match payroll deduction (501(c)3) grant | $330 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Fargo Memorial Honor Guard | Fargo, ND | DollarsforDoers Requests 2025 | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Urdahl Inc | Jamestown United Way | Jamestown, ND | Local charities | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lidgerwood Progressive Development Corp | Lidgerwood, ND | General support | $142 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Community Rocks Inc | Minot, ND | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $125 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Souris Valley United Way | Minot, ND | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $125 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismarck, ND | General support | $124 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bottineau Ambulance Service | Bottineau, ND | General support | $94 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Dickinson Public Schools Foundation Inc | Dickinson, ND | General support | $94 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Pray for Gray Foundation | Fargo, ND | General support | $92 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Fargo Elks Charitable Fund | Fargo, ND | General support | $90 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc | Bismarck, ND | General support | $86 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Growing Hope in Pembina County | Cavalier, ND | General support | $80 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | North Dakota Dental Foundation | Fargo, ND | General support | $70 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | 1400S | Stanley, ND | General support | $66 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismarck, ND | General Operations | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region | Grand Forks, ND | General support | $49 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Souris Valley United Way | Minot, ND | General support | $46 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | North Dakota Horse Park Foundation | Fargo, ND | General support | $31 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Cowboys for A Cure | Milnor, ND | General support | $30 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Cullen Childrens Foundation | West Fargo, ND | General support | $20 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | West Fargo Parks and Recreation Foundation | West Fargo, ND | General support | $20 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Minot Area Community Foundation | Minot, ND | General support | $18 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | New American Consortium for Wellness and Empowerment | Fargo, ND | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Education Foundation for the Valley City Public Schools | Valley City, ND | General support | $11 | 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.