Private foundation · EIN 87-3351799 · West Fargo, North Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Centurion 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $10.0M total, median $1.0M. 27% of grants stayed in North Dakota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$10.0M
Median grant
$1.0M
Stays in ND
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$158M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Whitehead InstituteCambridge, MAMedical research$2.5M
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAMedical research$1.0M
North Dakota State UniversityFargo, NDEducation$1.0M
Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryBoston, MAMedical$1.0M
Minnesota State University Moorhead FoundationMoorhead, MNEducation$1.0M
MIT - Ai CuresCambridge, MAScientific research$1.0M
Society for Science & the PublicWashington, DCScientific research$900K
3535 FoundationFargo, NDReligious$500K
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MAEducation$500K
Harvard CollegeCambridge, MAMedical research$350K
Community Baptist ChurchFargo, NDReligious$200K

By state: Massachusetts 5 · North Dakota 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · Minnesota 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Centurion Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Fargo, North Dakota, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Centurion Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Centurion Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $10.0M across 11 grants, a median of $1.0M.

Where does Centurion Foundation give?

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

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