Private foundation · EIN 81-2468000 · Bismarck, North Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rockstad Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $265K total, median $50K. 33% of grants stayed in North Dakota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$265K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in ND
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sanford Health FoundationBismarck, NDProviding hospice care environment$200K
Stitching Office for the New EarthZutphen, NLDesign and construction projects for children in need$50K
Cheng YonsrengKhan Meanchey, CBLibrary and Classroom for Children$15K

By state: North Dakota 1 · INTL 2

About this foundation

Rockstad Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Rockstad Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Rockstad Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $265K across 3 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Rockstad Foundation give?

North Dakota (1 grants), INTL (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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