Foundations that fund arts and culture in North Dakota
These 13 foundations made grants to arts and culture in North Dakota in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Myra Foundation
- $25,000 to Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks: Roof improvements and water damage mitigation
- $15,000 to Grand Forks County Historical Society, Grand Forks: 2025 grand forks county historical society repairs and security alarm system
- $12,500 to North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks: Myra presents concerts in the galleries and monday music in the schools, 2025 concerts
How to apply: Applications can be submitted through the myra foundation website or by mail. For applications sent by mail, the required list of information can be obtained from the myra foundation website.
Deadlines: Applications accepted anytime; distributions made at year end.
Restrictions: Generally limited to local geographic area.
Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2
- $6,000 to Smith-Lemli-Opitz Foundation, Grand Forks: Funds research for rsh syndrome
- $2,000 to Plains Art Museum, Fargo: Connects art, artists, and audiences to foster creativeresilient and welcoming communities
- $1,500 to Red River Valley Veterans Concert Band, Fargo: Promoting patriotismthrough music
How to apply: Letter
The Mcknight Foundation
- $30,000 to Plains Art Museum, Fargo: for general operating support
- $20,000 to Fargo-Moorhead Opera Company, Fargo: for general operating support
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
Alex Stern Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Fargo Air Museum, Fargo: General operating support
- $5,000 to Plains Art Museum, Fargo: General operating support
How to apply: See attached schedule
Deadlines: March 31 and august 31
Restrictions: Fargo moorhead area activities
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation
- $5,000 to Plains Art Museum, Fargo: Kids Quest - Charitable Cash Contribution
- $5,000 to Plains Art Museum, Fargo: Support kids and families with educational programs to learn and express their creativity
How to apply: Otter Tail Corporation Foundation application and grant application are available on website.
Deadlines: N a
Restrictions: Limited primarily to funding public charities described in section 501c3 that are in AZ GA IL MN ND SD.
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
- $2,500 to International Music Camp, Minot: General Operations
- $1,000 to Northern Lights Arts Council, Langdon: General Operations
How to apply: The Otter Tail Power Company Foundation application and information is available online at https://www.otpco.com/about-us/foundation/.
Restrictions: The Otter Tail Power Company Foundation dedicates our resources primarily to charitable educational and volunteer efforts of qualifying organizations that directly impact local communities we serve. For more information, please check our...
Oneok Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Gateway To Science Center Inc, Bismarck: Capital campaign for new science center
How to apply: Requests should specify a program, project or campaign that the funds will be used to support.
Deadlines: No specific time.
Restrictions: Awards must be to charities within the geographic area where oneok operates and its employees work and live. Requests for general operations will not be considered.
The Bush Foundation
- $35,500 to Prairie Public Broadcasting Inc, Fargo: 2024 media sponsorship to support prairie public broadcasting
How to apply: Varies by program, please see our website
Deadlines: Varies by program, please see our website.
Restrictions: Varies by program, please see our website.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation
- $25,000 to Native Inc, Bismarck: cultural programming addressing racial equity amongst behavioral health prevention and...
How to apply: Caring Foundation applications located on our website
Deadlines: Deadlines vary. Specific details may be found at https://www.bcbsnd.com/caring-foundation/grants
Restrictions: In general must impact North Dakotans and further our mission of bettering health and well-being.
Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation
- $22,823 to International Music Camp, Minot: Operating grant.
How to apply: A completed grant application form is to be submitted to the board of directors for their review and approval. Included with the application form is to be documentation of the applicants 501(c)(3) status, financial information, listing of board of directors, statement of the...
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Limited to 501(c)(3) public charity and governmental entities (use is limited to public purposes) located in state of north dakota or provides services to citizens of north dakota.
Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Real Presence Radio, Fargo: Program support
How to apply: Online application form at www.fmhectorfoundation.org should be submitted along with proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Deadlines: September 15 annually
Restrictions: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status and location of operation in the fargo-moorhead area, or have an impact in the area
Steven L Hallgrimson Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Icelandic Roots, Fargo: Public
How to apply: Letter of application for grant
Restrictions: Awards are limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Fargo Moorhead Ballet, Fargo: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
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