Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
509 foundations that gave to recipients in North Dakota, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in ND | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rob Walton Foundation Largest grant: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation | Bentonviille, AR | $33.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust Largest grant: American Heart Association Inc | New York, NY | $19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Native American Agriculture Fund | Bismarck, ND | $11.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bush Foundation Largest grant: Exodus Financial Services | St Paul, MN | $3.98M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles Koch Foundation Largest grant: George Mason University Foundation | Arlington, VA | $3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 Largest grant: Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation | Fargo, ND | $2.95M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Offutt Family Foundation Largest grant: Concordia | Fargo, ND | $2.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation Largest grant: Mayville State University Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | $2.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation Largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $2.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Largest grant: Mountrail County Medical Cntr Inc | Bismarck, ND | $1.86M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Centurion Foundation Largest grant: Whitehead Institute | West Fargo, ND | $1.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mdu Resources Foundation | Bismarck, ND | $1.33M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alva J Field Memorial Trust | Williston, ND | $1.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation Largest grant: Nesson Public School District #2 | Williston, ND | $1.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Oneok Foundation Inc Largest grant: Gilcrease Museum Management Trust | Tulsa, OK | $1.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Addy Foundation Largest grant: North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc | Dallas, TX | $1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Barry Foundation Largest grant: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation | Fargo, ND | $864K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation Largest grant: Bethel Lutheran Home | Williston, ND | $862K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cliff and Charlotte L Bellon Fdn Largest grant: James River Humane Society | Eagan, MN | $855K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Freedom Together Foundation Largest grant: Blue Meridian Partners Inc | New York, NY | $750K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Myra Foundation Largest grant: University of North Dakota Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | $742K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Northwest Area Foundation Largest grant: Native American Youth and Family Center | St Paul, MN | $706K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Goldman Sachs Foundation Largest grant: Jumpstart Inc | New York, NY | $702K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Organization for Safe Athletics for Kids Inc Largest grant: Dakota Medical Foundation | Fargo, ND | $673K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation Largest grant: The Minneapolis Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | $650K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Burgum Foundation Largest grant: Arizona State University Foundation | Arthur, ND | $623K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust Largest grant: Fargo Park District Foundation | Fargo, ND | $582K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ed Uihlein Family Foundation Largest grant: Communio | Lake Forest, IL | $550K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ford Foundation Largest grant: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | $550K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Border States Foundation Largest grant: Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation | Fargo, ND | $506K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc Largest grant: Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | $450K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation Largest grant: Greater Bemidji | Fergus Falls, MN | $420K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cross Works Foundation Largest grant: Holy Family School | St Joseph, MN | $400K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lanterman Foundation Largest grant: Diocese of Toledo | Spokane, WA | $386K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Largest grant: Community Solutions International Inc | Chicago, IL | $350K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John and Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust Largest grant: Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation | Bismarck, ND | $341K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| George and Audrey Gaukler Family Foundation | Idaho City, ID | $337K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Foothills Foundation Largest grant: Cannon School Inc | San Francisco, CA | $333K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ray Foundation Inc Largest grant: Aopa Air Safety Foundation | Naples, FL | $300K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Novo Foundation Largest grant: Women Building Up Inc | Hurley, NY | $300K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
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