How to apply
Application should be submitted in written form outlining the nature of the request. Contact: Bell Bank, Po Box 9798, Fargo, Nd, 7014513073 Deadlines: None Restrictions: The trust has limited the geographic area of its program mainly to Fergus Falls MN and the surrounding area.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Fergus FallsFergus Falls, MN | River Front Pledge | $50K |
| Otter Tail County Humane SocietyFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $50K |
| Pioneer Care FoundationFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $50K |
| A Place to BelongFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $25K |
| A Center for the ArtsFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $20K |
| Fergus Area College FdnFergus Falls, MN | Nursing endowment | $20K |
| Kaddatz GalleriesFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $20K |
| Otter Tail County Historical SocietyFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $20K |
| Fergus Falls Youth Baseball IncFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $15K |
| Isd 544Fergus Falls, MN | Band Trip | $10K |
| Lake Region Healthcare FoundationFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $10K |
| Luther College Hefte ScholarshipDecorah, IA | General Operations | $10K |
| Otter Cove Childrens MuseumFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $10K |
| YMCA of the Northern SkyFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $10K |
| Fergus Falls Area Youth ActivitiesFergus Falls, MN | Friends of the Orchestra | $5,500 |
| Matthew HouseFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Otter Coaches AssociationFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| West Central InitiativeFergus Falls, MN | Kaddaz Galleries endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Scouting America Northern Lights CouncilFargo, ND | General Operations | $3,500 |
| Macalester CollegeSt Paul, MN | General Operations | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyMinneapolis, MN | MS150 event | $1,000 |
| Operation Bootstrap AfricaMinneapolis, MN | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Oak Grove CemeteryFergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $500 |
By state: Minnesota 21 · Iowa 1 · North Dakota 1
About this foundation
Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust 1 is a private grantmaking foundation in Fargo, North Dakota, administered in care of Bell Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 1971. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust 1 accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application should be submitted in written form outlining the nature of the request. Deadlines: None.
How much does Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust 1 give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $348K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust 1 give?
Minnesota (21 grants), Iowa (1 grants), North Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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