Foundations that fund education in North Dakota
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Oneok Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Williston State College Foundation, Williston: Turf complex campaign for softball & baseball fields
- $50,000 to Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, Bismarck: Capital campaign tr presidential library
- $23,000 to The Bismarck State College Foundation, Bismarck: Higher education/technical school support
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.
Helen Gough Fdn Trust
- $51,500 to United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck: Scholarships
- $32,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, New Town: Scholarships
- $23,701 to Minot State University, Minot: Scholarships
How to apply: Applications can be obtained by contacting the local school counselor's office
Deadlines: June 1st
Restrictions: Primarily for enrolled members of the three affilliated tribes of the fort berthhold reservation, north dakota
The Eagle Foundation
- $150,000 to North Dakota Teen Challenge, Mandan: Donation
- $10,000 to University of Mary, Bismarck: Tuition reduction
- $5,000 to Minot State University, Minot: Tuition reduction
How to apply: Organization or individual should submit a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization or individual.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation
- $10,000 to University of Mary, Bismarck: synthetic cadavers to advance training and education for students pursuing a health care...
- $2,500 to Peace Academy, Fargo: early childhood education and family/community engagement courses
- $2,500 to United Day Nursery, Grand Forks: Indoor Playground
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.
Midcontinent Foundation
- $2,000 to Anne Carlsen Center, Jamestown: Residential services and outpatient therapies.
- $1,000 to North Dakota Public Information Officer Association, Bismarck: Ndpio is seeking grant funding to implement wild apricot, a powerful member management...
- $1,000 to North Dakota Ninja Foundation, Fargo: North dakota ninja foundation provides opportunities for underprivileged kids to...
How to apply: Letter including description of intended use, address, and telephone number of organization.
Deadlines: Foundation board meets semi-annually
Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation
- $150,000 to Williston State College Foundation, Williston: Turf field for mens college baseball
- $100,000 to Harmonic Creative World, Williston: Help youth w/ cost of instruments
How to apply: Application to the foundation must include a detail letter describing the need and purpose for the funds. A follow up impact letter describing the use of funds will be required 60 days after distribution or 60 days after completion of sponsored event if applicable. Awards over 1...
Deadlines: Applications are accepted throughout the year and will be reviewed at board meetings.
Restrictions: Awards will be focused in the williston city and williams county area.
Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust
- $25,000 to Anne Carlsen Center, Jamestown: Program support
- $20,000 to Peace Academy, 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
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
- $11,000 to Bismarck State College Foundation, Bismarck: General Operations
- $10,000 to University of Jamestown, Devils Lake: 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...
Alex Stern Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Capstone Classical Academy, Fargo: General operating support
- $5,000 to University of Jamestown, Jamestown: General operating support
How to apply: See attached schedule
Deadlines: March 31 and august 31
Restrictions: Fargo moorhead area activities
Myra Foundation
- $5,000 to The Arc Upper Valley, Grand Forks: Advocacy program
- $1,299 to United Day Nursery Inc, Grand Forks: Sensory equipment
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.
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $1,600 to North Dakota State University Foundation, Fargo: Member co-op matches
- $1,000 to Northwood School Foundation Inc, Northwood: Member co-op matches
How to apply: The organization has multiple grant programs. For more information please visit: https://foundation.landolakesinc.com/home#grant-donation-guidelines
Restrictions: See website
Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation
- $250,000 to Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, Bismarck: Capital campaign
How to apply: Details available at dbdvfoundation.org
Restrictions: More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at dbdvfoundation.org
Herman Robert E Charitable Tr Main
- $76,000 to Anne Carlsen Center, Jamestown: General operating
How to apply: ONLINE VIA wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/herman-charitable-trust/
Deadlines: August 1st annually
Restrictions: No restrictions, but primarily supporting organizations that improve the lives of children, create opportunities for students, or enhance end of life care.
Matt & Joann Butler Foundation
- $50,000 to University of Mary, Bismarck: Proivde education
How to apply: Requests should be in writing
Restrictions: Limited to those awards allowed by the foundation's organizational documents and exemption application. Final decisions made by the board of directors.
Faith and Freedom Foundation C/O Raymond Grabanski
- $25,100 to Capstone Classical Academy, Fargo: General sponsorship & scholarship program support
How to apply: Applicants can send a letter detailing their request for funds to the organization's address.
Deadlines: Submissions are received on an ongoing basis.
Restrictions: Funds should be used to promote faith and freedom.
The Bernard Osher Foundation
- $25,000 to Bismarck State College Foundation, Bismarck: Arts and humanities
How to apply: There is no required format, however, the applicant must show financial need and indicate that they are a qualified non-profit organization.
Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation
- $15,000 to University of Mary, Bismarck: 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.
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation
- $10,000 to Und Alumni Association and Foundation, Grand Forks: Foundation CEM Scholarship and Accountancy Scholarship
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.
Engel-Kesting Foundation
- $8,750 to Dsu Heritage Foundation, Dickinson: Educational purposes
How to apply: The foundation has an apllication process and form that is available upon request and consists of nine pages of documentation and narrative of the donees organization and uses for the contribution.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at anytime. Notice of approval, rejection, or requests for additional info
Restrictions: For religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes only.
Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353
- $6,500 to Und Alumni Association and Foundation, Grand Forks: Matching gift to education
How to apply: Donor for each gift, you need to complete a gift request through eric. To access the form, click on the "matching gifts" in the "my tools" list on the eric homepage. The recipient organization will receive an email from textron's matching gift department asking for verification...
Deadlines: Requests are processed as they are received.
Restrictions: Textron will match contributions between $25 and $7,500 per individual, per calendar year, to eligible institutions at a $1:$1 ratio, for a maximum textron contribution of $7,500. Gifts made outside of the united states must be equivalent...
The Rehabvisions & Cariant Foundation
- $5,000 to University of Mary, Bismarck: General support
How to apply: Who the donation is for, purpose, amount
Culver's Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to University of Mary, Bismarck: Scholarship(s) for recipient(s) paid directly to school
How to apply: Complete online application at: https://culvers.wufoo.com/forms/request-for-funding-application/ provide proof of public 501(c)(3) status and detailed budget for the program or project.
Deadlines: Grant cycles end on the first day of february, may, august, and november annually.
Restrictions: Culver's foundation does not make contributions to: - organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin or sexual orientation - partisan political organizations, committees or candidates...
Helen R Ernst Charitable Trust
- $4,750 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Fort Totten: Scholarships
How to apply: Applications are available at the location above.
Deadlines: The deadline for submission is the last friday in september each year.
Restrictions: Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution and must be a member of the spirit lake tribe and required to carry 12 or more credits per term while maintaining term and cumulative gpa of 2.0 or higher...
The Presser Foundation
- $3,000 to North Dakota State University Foundation, Fargo: Undergraduate scholar awards
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted by november 15.
Mcintyre Family Foundation
- $3,000 to Minot State University, Minot: General Unrestricted
How to apply: In writing, stating purpose of organization and intended use of funds
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