Foundations that fund organizations in Minot, North Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Minot nonprofits
57 private foundations gave $7.0M to Minot organizations in their latest filings; 25 of the 57 that say either way accept applications.
119 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Minot around $5,000. 13 of these funders are based in North Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 57
- Accept applications
- 25
- of 57 that state a policy
- Dollars to Minot
- $7.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 119
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ND
- 23%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Minot 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 | $3.0M | $3.0M | Preselected only | Trinity health ultrasound initiative |
| Ronald and Duska Lacount Family Foundation | Minot, ND | 3 | $2.5M | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Operating Expenses |
| The Bush Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $400K | $400K | Yes | To operate two grant programs with the purpose of inspiring… |
| Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation | Williston, ND | 2 | $161K | $81K | Preselected only | General Operations; Grant application - shelving for facility |
| William Langer and Susan Flickinger Gokey Foundation Inc | Minot, ND | 10 | $143K | $8,750 | Preselected only | Community Development; Support the Mission of the Air Museum; Matching Gifts for Discovery Center and Big 4 |
| Oppen Family Guidance Instituteinc | Minot, ND | 2 | $110K | $55K | Preselected only | Daycare program; Meals and pta |
| Harry & Gertrude Eck Fdn 5-7-86 108800 | Evansville, IN | 8 | $64K | $8,120 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Gertrude M Eck Sch Tr 2-24-77 108604 | Evansville, IN | 1 | $61K | $61K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| The John & Katherine Duda Foundation Inc | Oviedo, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To help at-risk children and their families succeed in the… |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 14 | $40K | $1,750 | Yes | Community vitality; Match a previous donation (501(c)3) grant; Volunteer energycommunity vitality |
| Herman Robert E Charitable Tr Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $34K | $34K | Yes | General operating |
| Twyman Memorial | Omaha, NE | 2 | $28K | $14K | Preselected only | General |
| Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation | Westhope, ND | 2 | $28K | $14K | Yes | Operating grant.; Eco education day |
| Gwen Garrison Trust Fbo Souris Valley Humane Society | Minot, ND | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Support |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 4 | $22K | $5,000 | Yes | Civic; Health & human services; United way/red cross |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Fargo, ND | 12 | $21K | $1,000 | Yes | Health Profession Scholarship; lactation pod; community awareness event for area domestic violence profes… |
| Kent Knudson Memorial Trust Ua Dtd 051774 | St Cloud, MN | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation | Hastings, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | child assistance |
| The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation | Bismarck, ND | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Scholarship for campers; Special edu programs student support |
| Rolland a Rivers Charitable Trust | Williston, ND | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 3 | $14K | $6,000 | Preselected only | Cb-various expenses for; Cb-ada equip; Cb-building campaign |
| Louie & Anna Mae Wohletz Fdn Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| John Kohsmann Trust 3-25-74 111501 | Evansville, IN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Scholastic financial aid |
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Other operating support |
| Helen Gough Fdn Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Otter Tail Corporation Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | College access and career support for mothers safe affordab… |
| Brandt Foundation Inc | Minot, ND | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Grow nd's relationship with jesus |
| Ilse Jahn Bolster Charitable Tr | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Programming support in honor of holly giertz & sue kittel; Year-end programming in memory of cindy k |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 2 | $5,750 | $2,875 | Yes | General Operations |
| The Eagle Foundation | Chaska, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Tuition reduction |
| The Chatlos Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Towards a new pyschiatric residential treatment facility |
| Margaret M Bruce Char Res Tr 164507 | Evansville, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Robert & Heather Grottke Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Lillian Butler Davey Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Mary and Ralph Gesualdo Family Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To accomplish the organization's activities |
| Minot Elks Lodge No 1089 Charitable Fund Inc | Minot, ND | 3 | $3,452 | $1,000 | Yes | Veterans activity; Compressor project; Various |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support for mental health is needed more than ever and we a…; Toward veterinary bills for rescued animals.; The $5000 grant will support magic city blessings bank, a p… |
| McIntyre Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General Unrestricted |
| Duke Family Foundation | Rapid City, SD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| The Crean Foundation | Laguna Hills, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Bowdon, North Dakota Community Fund. |
| The Papa John's Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Accessible Biking for ALL |
| Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Farrell Family Foundation | Kentfield, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Funds for discretionary use |
| The Darcy Lynn Dengel Foundation Inc | Lewistown, MT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Nursing scholarships |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 5 | $1,600 | $125 | Preselected only | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations; Youth development; Housing, shelter |
| Truecos Foundation | Casper, WY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and comm… |
| Bradford Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating fund |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | 1000 |
| The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund | Pleasanton, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Open arms challenge 2024 |
| The John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc | East Meadow, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Aid donee organization to carry out functions |
| Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Minnesota Power Foundation | Duluth, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Contribution committee |
| 514 Foundation | Minot, ND | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Catalyst Foundation | Cherry Hills Village, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Mahoney Family Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | 1 | $438 | $438 | Preselected only | Student Scholarships |
| Harold C and Janet a Baldauf Foundation | Hemlock, MI | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General Fund |
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 Minot, North Dakota?
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, Ronald and Duska Lacount Family Foundation, The Bush Foundation, Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation, William Langer and Susan Flickinger Gokey Foundation Inc and 52 others reported grants to Minot 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 Minot. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.