Foundations that fund organizations in Cavalier, North Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cavalier nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $324K to Cavalier organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cavalier around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in North Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cavalier
- $324K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in ND
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cavalier 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 | $313K | $313K | Preselected only | North dakota ultrasound initiative |
| Cranley Victor & Nina Charitable 20111400 | Grand Forks, ND | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General program support |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | promote the independence of people living in Pembina County… |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Sit Investment Associates Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operating |
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 Cavalier, North Dakota?
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, Cranley Victor & Nina Charitable 20111400, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Sit Investment Associates Foundation reported grants to Cavalier 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 Cavalier. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.