Private foundation · EIN 45-6012365 · Fargo, North Dakota · Education

Forum Communications Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $137K total, median $2,000. 45% of grants stayed in North Dakota. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$137K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in ND
45%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.9M

How to apply

Educational purpose Contact: Llyod Case, Po Box 2020, Fargo, Nd, 7013614126 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 4 of 11 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
NdhsaaValley City, NDGrant education$100K
Chasing HorsesMedora, NDGrant$10K
University of MinneapolisMinneapolis, MNScholoarship$3,500
University of IowaIowa City, IAScholoarship$1,500

By state: North Dakota 5 · Minnesota 3 · Iowa 1 · South Dakota 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Forum Communications Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fargo, North Dakota, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Forum Communications Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Educational purpose Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Forum Communications Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $137K across 11 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Forum Communications Foundation give?

North Dakota (5 grants), Minnesota (3 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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