Foundations that fund organizations in Bismark, North Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bismark nonprofits
29 private foundations gave $968K to Bismark organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 29 that say either way accept applications.
34 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bismark around $6,000. 1 of these funders are based in North Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 29
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 29 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bismark
- $968K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 34
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in ND
- 3%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bismark organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Uihlein Family Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 2 | $550K | $275K | Preselected only | General |
| The Bush Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for… |
| The Buchanan Family Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General, operating, endowment or capital. |
| Seventh Generation Foundation Inc | Burlington, VT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Contribution |
| David Winton Bell Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $24K | $12K | Preselected only | Secure the future of waterfowl |
| Rk Mellon Family Foundation | Ligonier, PA | 3 | $24K | $10K | Yes | Operations |
| Charles Caron Foundation | Hingham, MA | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Frederic C Hamilton Family Foundation | Centennial, CO | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Wildlife Conservation |
| Patterson Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Increasing dental access grant |
| The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support general operations |
| Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation C/O Baldwin Family Office | West Conshohocken, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Timothy and Lisa Robertson Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General charitable purpose of the organization. |
| Walker Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To support the mission of the organization. |
| LA Amundson Ohana Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Wew Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | To support the mission of the organization. |
| Robbins Family Foundation | Warrensburg, MO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Jm Jobe Family Foundation Inc | Corydon, KY | 1 | $5,391 | $5,391 | Preselected only | Increase duck production |
| Theodore H Sedler Scholarship Fund | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Reed Family Foundation Inc | Lake Geneva, WI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Staritch Foundation Inc | Saranac Lake, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support promotion of charitable giving and philanthropy |
| Swanson Cares | Fargo, ND | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation C/O Thomas Baudhuin | Roscoe, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Fritz Family Foundation Inc | Potosi, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Ja Wedum Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Jerry and Frances Warsky Foundation C/O Roy S Ross Esquire | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Habitat Conservation and Education |
| Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation Co | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Purpose of daily operations |
| Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr D/B/A Staley Family Foundation | Springfield, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G C/O Robert Winthrop II | Athens, GA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Contribution for general support |
| The Charles M Caravati Foundation Fund | Manakinsabot, VA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bismark, North Dakota?
Ed Uihlein Family Foundation, The Bush Foundation, The Buchanan Family Foundation, Seventh Generation Foundation Inc, David Winton Bell Foundation and 24 others reported grants to Bismark organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bismark. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.