Foundations that fund organizations in Oakes, North Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oakes nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $55K to Oakes organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oakes around $5,000. 2 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 Oakes
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ND
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oakes organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgum Foundation C/O Arthur Companies Inc | Arthur, ND | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | Rural Entrepreneurship support |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Construction of a new fire hall |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | playground upgrade |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $2,100 | $1,050 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Oakes, North Dakota?
Burgum Foundation C/O Arthur Companies Inc, Otter Tail Power Company Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Oakes 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 Oakes. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.