How to apply
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation application and grant application are available on website. Contact: Otter Tail Corporation Foundation, 215 South Cascade Street Po Box 496, Fergus Falls, Mn, 7014513562, foundation@ottertail.com Deadlines: N A Restrictions: Limited primarily to funding public charities described in section 501c3 that are in AZ GA IL MN ND SD.
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
43 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nd Community FoundationBismarck, ND | Storm restoration and disaster relief community recovery efforts local response organizations unmet needs not covered by insurance or govt… | $50K |
| Nd Lions FoundationEnderlin, ND | Storm restoration and disaster relief community recovery efforts local response organizations unmet needs not covered by insurance or govt… | $35K |
| Family WellnessFargo, ND | The Neuroid Program providing individuals with Parkinsons desease and other neurological disorders the tools they need to manage their symp… | $25K |
| Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN | Wetlands conservation restoration wildlife habitat management. | $25K |
| United Way of BemidjiBemidji, MN | Storm restoration and disaster relief community recover efforts local response organizations unmet needs not covered by insurance or gov t… | $20K |
| Jeremiah ProgramFargo, ND | Support of single mothers in achieving college access career growth and long-term stability for their families. | $20K |
| Lifeworks Services IncRickfield, MN | Serving people with disabilities and their families by providing support such as employment services living independently skill development… | $20K |
| Greater BemidjiBemidji, MN | Support construction of a new health and wellness center. | $20K |
| Bio GirlsFargo, ND | Youth Program providing confidence building and preventive mental health programs to girls in grades 2-6. | $15K |
| United Way of Cass ClayFargo, ND | Preventing homelessness youth and families with youth | $15K |
| The Arts ParnershipFargo, ND | Operating foundation support for the arts sector working as consultants to the art sector advising on arts organization staffing restructur… | $12K |
| Science From ScientistBloomington, MN | To teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy. | $11K |
| Clearwater FoodshelfClearwater, MN | Funding the construction of a new food shelf building | $10K |
| Hospice of the Red River ValleyFargo, ND | Assist with covering nearly $500,000 in grief and bereavement programming expenses not reimbursed by third-party payers. | $10K |
| Northern Star ScoutingFort Snelling, MN | Charity Choice Match - Support of scounting | $10K |
| Village Family Service CenterFargo, ND | Mental Health Charity Care | $10K |
| YWCA of Cass ClayFargo, ND | Support for women on their journey toward a life free from violence and homelessness. | $10K |
| Jeremiah Program Minot StateMinot, ND | College access and career support for mothers safe affordable housing early childhood education coaching and leadership development. | $10K |
| United Way Cass ClayFargo, ND | Preventing homelessness youth and families with youth. | $10K |
| Adult and Teen Challenge MnMinneapolis, MN | Addiction rehab support | $7,000 |
| Heartview FoundationCando, ND | Provider of quality treatment and education for substance use disorders with North Dakotas only Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Associa… | $5,000 |
| Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZ | Emergency Shelter Support | $5,000 |
| Georgia Mountain Food BankGainesville, GA | Retail Food Rescue Program to help families struggling with hunger | $5,000 |
| Plains Art MuseumFargo, ND | Educational program for 150-250 youth and adults helping kids and families to learn and express their creativity building family bonding an… | $5,000 |
| Lifeline IncPeoria, IL | Coordinate free air transportation for medical & humanitarian flights. | $5,000 |
| Family Core Counseling & Family Services IlPeoria, IL | Provide family counseling and chlld welfare foster care and human support services for children parents caregivers. | $5,000 |
| Junior AchievementWest Fargo, ND | Serve students with programming focused on financial literacy career readiness and entrepreneurship. | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Ranch FargoFargo, ND | Helping troubled kids receive psychiatric therapy and trauma-informed needed for mental emotional behavioral issues often resulting from tr… | $4,000 |
| The Phoenix Residence IncSt Paul, MN | Residential and support services designed to help individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible. | $3,500 |
| Homeward BoundMesa, AZ | Provide basic needs employment assistance transportation financial wellness coaching credit counseling public benefits enrollment and refer… | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the ValleyPhoenix, AZ | Provide children with programs organized around 4 priority outcomes: academic success good character & leadership healthy lifestyles and ca… | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Private College FundSt Paul, MN | Provide scholarships for students at Concordia College in Moorhead. | $3,000 |
| Nd Governors Cup FoundationBismarck, ND | Support for the ND career builders scholarship program. | $3,000 |
| 544 Education FoundationFergus Falls, MN | Higher Education Match | $1,000 |
| Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD | Higher education. | $1,000 |
| West Fargo Public LibraryWest Fargo, ND | Maintain programs of the library | $500 |
| Wao Education FoundationWarren, MN | Matching grant for higher education. | $500 |
| Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN | Matching donation for higher education. | $500 |
| Und Alumni Association and FoundationGrand Forks, ND | Foundation CEM Scholarship and Accountancy Scholarship | |
| Sdsu University FoundationBrookings, SD | Scholarships each year for Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | |
| Ndsu FoundationFargo, ND | Electrical Engineering Business Computer Science Scholarships | |
| Msum FoundationMoorhead, MN | MSUM Foundation Scholarships | |
| Und Stem ComplexGrand Forks, ND | Support for the STEM Science Technology Engineering Math Complex to ensure students researchers faculty thrive. |
By state: North Dakota 21 · Minnesota 13 · Tennessee 1 · Arizona 3 · Illinois 2 · Georgia 1
About this foundation
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, administered in care of Kristi Flyen, 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.
Does Otter Tail Corporation Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Otter Tail Corporation Foundation application and grant application are available on website. Deadlines: N A.
How much does Otter Tail Corporation Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $403K across 43 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Otter Tail Corporation Foundation give?
North Dakota (21 grants), Minnesota (13 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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