Foundations that fund organizations in Ellendale, North Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ellendale nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $21K to Ellendale organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ellendale around $2,750. 1 of these funders are based in North Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ellendale
- $21K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,750
- Based in ND
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ellendale organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota Natural Resources Trust | Bismarck, ND | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Patch of prairie trail |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 3 | $7,250 | $2,750 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | New outdoor permanent grill for the visitors, campers, and… |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Ellendale, North Dakota?
North Dakota Natural Resources Trust, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Otter Tail Power Company Foundation, Verizon Foundation reported grants to Ellendale 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 Ellendale. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.