Foundations that fund organizations in Jamestown, North Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jamestown nonprofits
41 private foundations gave $2.6M to Jamestown organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 41 that say either way accept applications.
83 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jamestown around $5,648. 12 of these funders are based in North Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 41
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 41 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jamestown
- $2.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 83
- Typical median grant
- $5,648
- Based in ND
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jamestown 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 | $694K | $694K | Preselected only | Jamestown regional medical center ultrasound initiative |
| Cliff and Charlotte L Bellon Fdn | Eagan, MN | 6 | $665K | $95K | Preselected only | General operating; Scholarships |
| Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | 1 | $350K | $350K | Preselected only | Scholarships and Leadership program. |
| John J Nierling Jr Charitable Trust Xxxxx4001 | Chicago, IL | 3 | $188K | $63K | Preselected only | General |
| Corley McFarland Itr Xxxxx7000 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $118K | $118K | Preselected only | General |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Pathways for the future |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 7 | $67K | $10K | Yes | General Operations |
| Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008 | Chicago, IL | 2 | $61K | $30K | Preselected only | General |
| The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation | Bismarck, ND | 2 | $60K | $30K | Yes | Scholarship fund; Voorhees chapel leadership |
| Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua | Eagan, MN | 1 | $42K | $42K | Yes | General operating |
| Herman Robert E Charitable Tr Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $32K | $32K | Yes | General operating |
| E a & Mabel Moline Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust | Fargo, ND | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Program support |
| Carlsen Muir Family Foundation | Folsom, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Medical Equipment, primary ventilators, and a feeding pump. |
| Jay Charles Anderson Foundation C/O DC Bradford III | Omaha, NE | 5 | $23K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Fargo, ND | 9 | $14K | $2,500 | Yes | Health Profession Scholarship; DollarsforDoers Requests 2025; equipment upgrade to ensure the safety of newborns mothers… |
| Helen Gough Fdn Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Frank L Wedge Memorial Fund | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Nierling Jamestown Hospital Trust | Jamestown, ND | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Preselected only | General Operating |
| The Barry Foundation | Fargo, ND | 3 | $8,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | FWD P2P: Student Participant Scholarship; FWD P2P: Student Leader Scholarship; Barry Scholarship Program |
| Hellyer Margaret S Tw (pf) | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $8,353 | $8,353 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Nierling Anne Carlsen Center Trust | Jamestown, ND | 1 | $8,137 | $8,137 | Preselected only | To support the mission of the organization |
| Harry & Gertrude Eck Fdn 5-7-86 108800 | Evansville, IN | 1 | $8,120 | $8,120 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Mwe Scholarship Fund | Grand Forks, ND | 1 | $5,648 | $5,648 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Dorothy E McCormack Charitable Trust | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support for entity's non-profit purpose |
| Urdahl Inc | Jamestown, ND | 9 | $4,650 | $500 | Yes | Food/preschool expenses; Feeding program; Senior transportation and equipment |
| Joos Russell Douglas Trust | St Louis, MO | 2 | $4,550 | $2,275 | Preselected only | General support |
| Henry Gieseking Perpetual Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $4,480 | $4,480 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Serfass George Char Rmdr Tw | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $4,210 | $4,210 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Entertainment/exercise a.v. equipment, portable dance floor…; Residential services and outpatient therapies. |
| Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust | Billings, MT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Cultural; United way/red cross |
| Edmund E Toutges Testamentary Trust | Devils Lake, ND | 1 | $2,764 | $2,764 | Preselected only | General grant |
| Bsl Foundation | Grimes, IA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating fund |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,610 | $1,610 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Day Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | For general purposes |
| Abrahamson Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $1,150 | $500 | Preselected only | Animal-related; Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics; Educational institutions and related activities |
| Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $840 | $840 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Lavonne Horowitz Charitable Foundation Inc | Waban, MA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Charity |
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 Jamestown, North Dakota?
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, Cliff and Charlotte L Bellon Fdn, Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation, John J Nierling Jr Charitable Trust Xxxxx4001, Corley McFarland Itr Xxxxx7000 and 36 others reported grants to Jamestown 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 Jamestown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.