Foundations that fund organizations in Cando, North Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cando nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $263K to Cando organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cando around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in North Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cando
- $263K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in ND
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cando organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $242K | $242K | Preselected only | Towner county medical center ultrasound initiative |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Emma Loe Lutheran Church Endowment Trust | Devils Lake, ND | 1 | $6,226 | $6,226 | Preselected only | General grant |
| Otter Tail Corporation Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Provider of quality treatment and education for substance u… |
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 Cando, North Dakota?
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund, Emma Loe Lutheran Church Endowment Trust, Otter Tail Corporation Foundation reported grants to Cando 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 Cando. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.