Foundations that fund recreation and sports in North Dakota
These 11 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
- $15,000 to Ramsey County Fair Foundation, Devils Lake: General Operations
- $10,000 to Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation Inc, Jamestown: General Operations
- $2,500 to Northern Pines Stables, Minot: 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
- $60,000 to Watford City Parks & Recreation Foundation, Watford City: Kent pelton nature park- inclusive playground project
- $50,000 to Williston Community Builders, Williston: Williston water world project
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.
Herman Robert E Charitable Tr Main
- $40,000 to Coyote Clay Target League Inc, Williston: General operating
- $20,000 to Mon-Dak Gymnastics Support Group, Williston: 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.
Alex Stern Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Fargo Park District Foundation, Fargo: General operating support
- $10,000 to American Gold Gymnastics, Fargo: General operating support
How to apply: See attached schedule
Deadlines: March 31 and august 31
Restrictions: Fargo moorhead area activities
Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation
- $20,000 to Coyote Clay Target League Inc, Williston: Support archery range for kids
- $10,000 to Williston Basin Skating Club, Williston: Support hockey ice time & equip
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
- $225,000 to Fargo Park District Foundation, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation
- $40,000 to Tnt Kids Fitness, Fargo: SPARK Grant: ABLE in School programming.
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
- $15,000 to Capital City Young Guns Inc, Mandan: 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.
Bnsf Railway Foundation
- $12,500 to Bismarck Marathon, Bismarck: Civic
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Myra Foundation
- $10,000 to Manvel Community Center Incorporated, Manvel: One bathroom remodel for handicap access
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.
Charles Henry Smith Sr Foundation
- $1,000 to Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization, Williston: Contribution to assist and promote women through north dakota by providing opportunities...
How to apply: Written letter stating name of organization, purpose and amount requested
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