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Who funds recreation and sports in North Dakota: 28 foundations, $668,036 in grants
28 private foundations paid 117 grants totaling $668,036 to recreation and sports 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 Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust, with $225,000 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Recreation and sports
- Recipients in
- North Dakota
- Foundations
- 28
- Grants
- 117
- Total granted
- $668,036
Foundations that funded recreation and sports in North Dakota
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust | Fargo, ND | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | Fargo Park District Foundation | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 2 | $110,000 | $60,000 | Watford City Parks & Recreation Foundation | Kent pelton nature park- inclusive playground project | apps.irs.gov |
| Herman Robert E Charitable Trust Main | Saint Louis, MO | 2 | $65,000 | $40,000 | Coyote Clay Target League Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| William C & Jane B Marcil Charitable Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Fargo Park District Foundation | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 5 | $37,500 | $10,000 | Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation | Bismarck, ND | 2 | $25,000 | $15,000 | Capital City Young Guns | Young gun expansion program | apps.irs.gov |
| George P Roller Perpetual Charitable Tru | Dickinson, ND | 1 | $22,239 | $22,239 | Dickinson Wrestling Club | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation | Westhope, ND | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Capital City Young Guns Inc | Operating grant. | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 2 | $15,000 | $10,000 | Bismarck Marathon | Civic | apps.irs.gov |
| William Langer and Susan Flickinger Gokey Foundation Inc | Minot, ND | 2 | $12,500 | $10,000 | Magic City Figure Skating Club | Youth Skating | apps.irs.gov |
| Myra Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | 2 | $12,000 | $10,000 | Manvel Community Center Incorporated | Appliances. | apps.irs.gov |
| Alex Stern Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | American Gold Gymnastics | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 2 | $10,000 | $8,000 | Northern Cass Community Health & Wellness Center | Cb-supplies training kits | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 4 | $8,960 | $7,700 | Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports | Volunteer energycommunity vitality | apps.irs.gov |
| Fishes and Loaves From Jesus Christ Inc | Fargo, ND | 1 | $7,617 | $7,617 | Christian Sports Commission | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Mathwig Family Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX | St Louis Park, MN | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Capital City Young Guns | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 75 | $6,080 | $486 | Fargo Angels Hockey Club | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Border States Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Tri-City United Soccer Club | Support for Giving Hearts Day | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Hoople Swimming Pool | Member co-op matches | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry & Gertrude Eck FDN 5-7-86 108800 | Evansville, IN | 1 | $4,640 | $4,640 | Minot Area Youth Skating Assoc | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilderness River Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | TNT Kids Fitness | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Swanson Cares | Fargo, ND | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | TNT Kids Fitness | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Papa John's Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports | Accessible Biking for ALL | apps.irs.gov |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | International Peace Garden Inc | Volunteer incentive program | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barry Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Fargo Park District Foundation | PaY: Youth Scholarship Programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization | Contribution to assist and promote women through north dakota by providing opportunities to enhance their skills and build self-esteem and self-confidence. | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $300 | $150 | Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation Inc | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $200 | $200 | Bison Wrestling Club | DollarsforDoers Requests 2025 | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust | Fargo Park District Foundation | Fargo, ND | Program support | $225,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Watford City Parks & Recreation Foundation | Watford City, ND | Kent pelton nature park- inclusive playground project | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William C & Jane B Marcil Charitable Foundation | Fargo Park District Foundation | Fargo, ND | General Operations | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Williston Community Builders | Williston, ND | Williston water world project | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Herman Robert E Charitable Trust Main | Coyote Clay Target League Inc | Williston, ND | General operating | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Herman Robert E Charitable Trust Main | Mon-Dak Gymnastics Support Group | Williston, ND | General operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| George P Roller Perpetual Charitable Tru | Dickinson Wrestling Club | Dickinson, ND | Support | $22,239 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation | Capital City Young Guns | Mandan, ND | Young gun expansion program | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation | Capital City Young Guns Inc | Mandan, ND | Operating grant. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alex Stern Family Foundation | American Gold Gymnastics | Fargo, ND | General operating support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Bismarck Marathon | Bismarck, ND | Civic | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation | Bismarck Youth Baseball Inc | Bismarck, ND | Babe ruth & amer legion exp- yr 3 | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation | Jamestown, ND | General Operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation Inc | Jamestown, ND | General Operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William Langer and Susan Flickinger Gokey Foundation Inc | Magic City Figure Skating Club | Minot, ND | Youth Skating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myra Foundation | Manvel Community Center Incorporated | Manvel, ND | Appliances. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Wahpeton Baseball Association | Wahpeton, ND | General Operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Northern Cass Community Health & Wellness Center | Hunter, ND | Cb-supplies training kits | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports | Minot, ND | Volunteer energycommunity vitality | $7,700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fishes and Loaves From Jesus Christ Inc | Christian Sports Commission | Mayville, ND | Operations | $7,617 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mathwig Family Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX | Capital City Young Guns | Mandan, ND | Program support | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | Hoople Swimming Pool | Hoople, ND | Member co-op matches | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Morton County Fair Association | New Salem, ND | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Ramsey County Fair Foundation | Devils Lake, ND | General Operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Border States Foundation | Tri-City United Soccer Club | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry & Gertrude Eck FDN 5-7-86 108800 | Minot Area Youth Skating Assoc | Minot, ND | Program support | $4,640 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilderness River Foundation | TNT Kids Fitness | Fargo, ND | General operations | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Swanson Cares | TNT Kids Fitness | Fargo, ND | General Operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Manvel Community Center | Manvel, ND | General Operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| William Langer and Susan Flickinger Gokey Foundation Inc | Minot Rifle and Pistol Club | Minot, ND | Community Development | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Papa John's Foundation Inc | Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports | Minot, ND | Accessible Biking for ALL | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myra Foundation | Border Blades Figure Skating Club | Grand Forks, ND | 2026-27 private ice registration | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Burleigh County Bicycle Cult | Bismarck, ND | Cb-new mower | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barry Foundation | Fargo Park District Foundation | Fargo, ND | PaY: Youth Scholarship Programs | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | International Peace Garden Inc | Dunseith, ND | Volunteer incentive program | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation | Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization | Williston, ND | Contribution to assist and promote women through north dakota by providing opportunities to enhance their skills and build self-esteem and self-confidence. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | North Dakota Special Olympics | Grand Forks, ND | Volunteer energy | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports | Minot, ND | Volunteer energycommunity vitality | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Fargo Angels Hockey Club | Fargo, ND | General support | $486 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Williston Community Builders | Williston, ND | General support | $343 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | North Dakota Special Olympics Inc | Grand Forks, ND | General support | $320 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | West Fargo Hockey Association Inc | West Fargo, ND | General support | $267 | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minot Curling Club Inc | Minot, ND | Dollars for doing grant, match payroll deduction (501(c)3) grant | $260 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bison Wrestling Club | Fargo, ND | General support | $253 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Watford City Swim Team Inc | Watford City, ND | General support | $210 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | McKenzie County Hockey Club | Watford City, ND | General support | $207 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Bison Wrestling Club | Fargo, ND | DollarsforDoers Requests 2025 | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Williston Basin Skating Club Inc | Williston, ND | General support | $197 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports | Minot, ND | General support | $194 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | North Dakota Elite Cheer Parents | Fargo, ND | General support | $187 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Watford City Parks & Recreation Foundation | Watford City, ND | General support | $157 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Coyote Clay Target League Inc | Williston, ND | General support | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation Inc | Jamestown, ND | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | North Dakota Curling Foundation Inc | Bismarck, ND | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | American Gold Gymnastics | Fargo, ND | General support | $143 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Missouri River Clay Target League | Bismarck, ND | General support | $127 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bisonettes Dance Team Inc | Rogers, ND | General support | $114 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Dakota Star Gymnastics | Mandan, ND | General support | $109 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | TNT Kids Fitness | Fargo, ND | General support | $106 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Northwood Hockey Boosters | Northwood, ND | General support | $102 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bismarck Hockey Boosters Inc | Bismarck, ND | General support | $92 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Greater Grand Forks Youth Football Association | Grand Forks, ND | General support | $91 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Wahpeton Parks & Recreation Foundation | Wahpeton, ND | General support | $90 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc | Grafton, ND | General support | $86 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | BW Blades Hockey Inc | Wahpeton, ND | General support | $73 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Cooperstown Community Activity Authority | Cooperstown, ND | General support | $68 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kindred Youth Baseball | Kindred, ND | General support | $68 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bismarck Mandan Lacrosse Association | Bismarck, ND | General support | $66 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Park River Hockey Boosters | Park River, ND | General support | $65 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Gorilla Wrestling Club Inc | Bismarck, ND | General support | $64 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Minot Hockey Boosters Inc | Minot, ND | General support | $64 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | FM Rugby Club | Fargo, ND | General support | $63 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Williston Sea Lions Inc | Williston, ND | General support | $63 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Big Cat Wrestling Club | Bismarck, ND | General support | $60 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Valley City Sharks Swim Team Inc | Valley City, ND | General support | $60 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Velva Wildlife Club | Velva, ND | General support | $60 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lakers Wrestling Booster Club | Burlington, ND | General support | $58 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Spirit Lake Riders MC Inc | Aneta, ND | General support | $57 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Three Rivers Gymnastics | Wahpeton, ND | General support | $57 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Jamesriver Figure Skating Club Inc | Jamestown, ND | General support | $53 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Rough Rider Snowmobile Association Inc | Bismarck, ND | General support | $52 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Valley City Park District | Vailey City, ND | General support | $52 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Grand Cities Lacrosse Association | Grand Forks, ND | General support | $48 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bismarck Figure Skating Club Inc | Bismarck, ND | General support | $44 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | FM Athletics Inc | Fargo, ND | General support | $44 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Border Blades Figure Skating Club | Grand Forks, ND | General support | $42 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lisbon Wrestling Club Inc | Lisbon, ND | General support | $40 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Fastrax BMX | Bismarck, ND | General support | $37 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | BWP Ski Team | Bottineau, ND | General support | $36 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bisman Bombshellz | Mandan, ND | General support | $36 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hazen Figure Skating Club Inc | Hazen, ND | General support | $34 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Grafton Parks & Recreation Foundation | Grafton, ND | General support | $33 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Magic City Figure Skating Club | Minot, ND | General support | $33 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Mandan Horse and Saddle Club | Baldwin, ND | General support | $33 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | United States Bowling Congress Inc | Enderlin, ND | General support | $33 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Team Kaizen | Bismarck, ND | General support | $32 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Jamestown Gymnastics Club | Jamestown, ND | General support | $31 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Rollhalla | West Fargo, ND | General support | $26 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bridging the Dental Gap Inc | Bismarck, ND | General support | $25 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Capital City Young Guns | Mandan, ND | General support | $24 | 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.