Private foundation · EIN 82-6127063 · Fargo, North Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in North Dakota. The foundation accepts applications (September 15 annually) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $663K total, median $10K. 73% of grants stayed in North Dakota. Stated restrictions: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status and location of operation in the fargo-moorhead area, or have an impact in the area

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$663K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in ND
73%
of grants
Deadline
See below
September 15 annually
Assets
$19M

How to apply

Online application form at www.fmhectorfoundation.org should be submitted along with proof of 501(c)(3) status. Contact: Fred Hector Charitable Trust, Po Box 7186, Fargo, Nd, 7013719960 Deadlines: September 15 annually Restrictions: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status and location of operation in the fargo-moorhead area, or have an impact in the area

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fargo Park District FoundationFargo, NDProgram support$225K
Fargo Memorial Honor GuardFargo, NDProgram support$40K
Anne Carlsen CenterJamestown, NDProgram support$25K
Dear Nicu MamaFargo, NDProgram support$20K
Fargo Post 400 Baseball FmbaFargo, NDProgram support$20K
Farm Rescue FoundationHorace, NDProgram support$20K
Legacy Children's FoundationFargo, NDProgram support$20K
Peace AcademyFargo, NDProgram support$20K
Hope IncMoorhead, MNProgram support$15K
Make a Wish Foundation of North DakotaFargo, NDProgram support$15K
North Dakota Autism Center IncWest Fargo, NDProgram support$15K
New Life CenterFargo, NDProgram support$13K
Open Doors 65Fargo, NDProgram support$13K
American Cancer SocietykvrrFargo, NDProgram support$10K
Christian Adoption ServiceWest Fargo, NDProgram support$10K
Connect AutismDilworth, MNProgram support$10K
Down HomeFargo, NDProgram support$10K
Fix It ForwardMoorhead, MNProgram support$10K
Jeremiah Program Fargo MoorheadFargo, NDProgram support$10K
Lake Agassiz Habitat for HumanityMoorhead, MNProgram support$10K
Landon's Light FoundationWest Fargo, NDProgram support$10K
Memory CafeFargo, NDProgram support$10K
Minnesota Assistance Council for VeteransDuluth, MNProgram support$10K
Mn Wills for HerosMinneapolis, MNProgram support$10K
NexusFargo, NDProgram support$10K
Outdoor Adventure FoundationFargo, NDProgram support$10K
Real Presence RadioFargo, NDProgram support$10K
YouthworksFargo, NDProgram support$10K
YWCA of Cass and Clay CountiesFargo, NDProgram support$10K
Hero Healthcare Equipment RecyclingFargo, NDProgram support$8,000
Dakota Boys and Girls RanchFargo, NDProgram support$6,000
Believet Canine Service PartnersNorthfield, MNProgram support$5,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River ValleyFargo, NDProgram support$5,000
The Village Family Service CenterFargo, NDProgram support$5,000
Veteran's Warrior FoundationMoorhead, MNProgram support$5,000
Lakeland Mental Health CenterMoorhead, MNProgram support$3,000
Lutheran Social Services of Moorhead MnMoorhead, MNProgram support$2,500
Child Evangelism Fellowship of NdWest Fargo, NDProgram support$1,000
Girl Scouts Dakota HorizonsFargo, NDProgram support$1,000
Soroptimist of the Red River ValleyMoorhead, MNProgram support$1,000

By state: North Dakota 29 · Minnesota 11

About this foundation

Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Fargo, North Dakota, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Online application form at www.fmhectorfoundation.org should be submitted along with proof of 501(c)(3) status. Deadlines: September 15 annually.

How much does Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $663K across 40 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust give?

North Dakota (29 grants), Minnesota (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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