The Fred Hector Charitable Trust concentrates its giving locally in Fargo, ND, with a strong emphasis on parks/recreation infrastructure and community memorial/veteran support. The vast majority of funds have gone to the Fargo Park District Foundation in multi-grant commitments, with a single smaller grant to a memorial/honor guard organization. The foundation appears focused, place-based, and oriented toward civic amenities and veteran remembrance.
Highly concentrated, small number of large local grants — repeat, substantial support to a single core grantee (Fargo Park District Foundation) plus occasional one-off grants to other local civic/veteran groups.
Fargo Park District Foundation, Fargo Memorial Honor Guard, Other Fargo-area civic organizations (unspecified)
A defining feature of Fred Hector Charitable Trust is its large, repeated support for Fargo Park District Foundation, including a $225,000 grant in 2025 and a $125,000 grant in 2023 for program support. That pattern points to a funder that backs place-based civic infrastructure over time, rather than scattering small awards across unrelated causes. Across its recent grant history, the trust also supports veteran remembrance, youth-oriented recreation, and local community services in the Fargo–Moorhead area. The trust’s grantmaking is centered on program support and operating-style funding for nonprofit organizations serving the greater Fargo area. Its recent recipients include Fargo Memorial Honor Guard, Anne Carlsen Center, Legacy Children’s Foundation, Fargo Post 400 Baseball Fmba, Dear Nicu Mama, Farm Rescue Foundation, and Peace Academy. Several awards go to organizations in Fargo itself, while others reach nearby cities such as West Fargo, Moorhead, Horace, and Jamestown. The trust’s portfolio suggests a consistent preference for organizations with a local footprint and community-facing services, especially where projects can create durable public benefit.
In parks and recreation, Fred Hector Charitable Trust backed Fargo Park District Foundation with $225,000 in 2025 for program support, following a $125,000 grant in 2023. That makes recreation infrastructure one of the clearest throughlines in its recent giving. Veterans affairs and remembrance are another visible area. The trust gave Fargo Memorial Honor Guard $40,000 in 2025 and $30,000 in 2023, both for program support. It also supported Mn Wills for Heros with a $10,000 grant in 2025. Family, health, and service organizations also appear in the grant list. Examples include $25,000 to Anne Carlsen Center, $20,000 to Dear Nicu Mama, $15,000 to North Dakota Autism Center Inc, and $15,000 to Hope Inc, each for program support. Community assistance and youth-serving work show up as well through grants to organizations such as Legacy Children’s Foundation, New Life Center, and Jeremiah Program Fargomoorhead.
Recent grants cluster around standard award sizes rather than highly variable sums: the typical grant size is $7,625 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. At the same time, the trust makes a smaller number of much larger commitments, including a five-figure and six-figure pattern in program support. The same recipients can appear across multiple years, as shown by repeated grants to Fargo Park District Foundation, Fargo Memorial Honor Guard, and Open Doors 65. The trust is a private charitable trust, not an individual-giving vehicle, and it does not make program-related investments.
$663K
$19.2M
$1.9M
$947K
Most grants fall between $8K and $10K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local and concentrated in North Dakota. Of the recent grants listed, 85% went to recipients in the HQ state, and all recorded recipients are in the United States. Fargo is the main recipient city, with additional awards in West Fargo, Moorhead, Horace, Minneapolis, and Jamestown. The pattern also reaches across the Fargo–Moorhead metro area rather than staying within one municipal boundary.
Its recent grants focus on program support for local nonprofits in the Fargo–Moorhead area, with visible emphasis on parks and recreation, veterans affairs, youth recreation, and community services. The grant list also includes disability services, environmental organizations, and arts and culture-related work.
The typical award sits at $10,000: the 25th percentile is $7,625, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is also $10,000. That suggests a strong cluster of standard-sized grants, alongside a smaller number of larger commitments.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Fargo Park District Foundation, Fargo Memorial Honor Guard, and Open Doors 65. Those repeated awards suggest ongoing relationships rather than one-time support only.
Parks and recreation, veterans remembrance, and community services stand out most clearly. Named examples include Fargo Park District Foundation for program support, Fargo Memorial Honor Guard for program support, and organizations such as Anne Carlsen Center, North Dakota Autism Center Inc, and Hope Inc for program support.
The trust gives locally: 85% of grants went to recipients in North Dakota, and Fargo is the main recipient city. Other recipient locations in the recent list include West Fargo, Moorhead, Horace, Jamestown, and Minneapolis.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Fred Hector Charitable Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) and operate/serve the Fargo–Moorhead metro area. Applicants must provide 501(c)(3) documentation and a Federal ID number.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION | FARGO, ND | $225,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FARGO MEMORIAL HONOR GUARD | FARGO, ND | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ANNE CARLSEN CENTER | JAMESTOWN, ND | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FARGO POST 400 BASEBALL FMBA | FARGO, ND | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DEAR NICU MAMA | FARGO, ND | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PEACE ACADEMY | FARGO, ND | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FARM RESCUE FOUNDATION | HORACE, ND | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LEGACY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FARGO, ND | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA | FARGO, ND | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HOPE INC | MOORHEAD, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NORTH DAKOTA AUTISM CENTER INC | WEST FARGO, ND | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NEW LIFE CENTER | FARGO, ND | $13,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OPEN DOORS 65 | FARGO, ND | $12,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NEXUS | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYKVRR | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LAKE AGASSIZ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | MOORHEAD, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LANDON'S LIGHT FOUNDATION | WEST FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUTHWORKS | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MINNESOTA ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETERANS | DULUTH, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHRISTIAN ADOPTION SERVICE | WEST FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YWCA OF CASS AND CLAY COUNTIES | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DOWN HOME | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FOUNDATION | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| REAL PRESENCE RADIO | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JEREMIAH PROGRAM FARGO MOORHEAD | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FIX IT FORWARD | MOORHEAD, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MEMORY CAFE | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MN WILLS FOR HEROS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CONNECT AUTISM | DILWORTH, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HERO HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT RECYCLING | FARGO, ND | $8,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DAKOTA BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH | FARGO, ND | $6,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER | FARGO, ND | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VETERAN'S WARRIOR FOUNDATION | MOORHEAD, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BELIEVET CANINE SERVICE PARTNERS | NORTHFIELD, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY | FARGO, ND | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER | MOORHEAD, MN | $3,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MOORHEAD MN | MOORHEAD, MN | $2,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF ND | WEST FARGO, ND | $1,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GIRL SCOUTS DAKOTA HORIZONS | FARGO, ND | $1,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOROPTIMIST OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY | MOORHEAD, MN | $1,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION | FARGO, ND | $125,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FARGO MEMORIAL HONOR GUARD | FARGO, ND | $40,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ANNE CARLSEN CENTER | JAMESTOWN, ND | $25,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KINDRED YOUTH BASEBALL | KINDRED, ND | $15,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN FARGO MOORHEAD | FARGO, ND | $12,500 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JEREMIAH PROGRAM FARGO MOORHEAD | FARGO, ND | $12,500 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OPEN DOORS 65 | FARGO, ND | $12,500 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NEW LIFE CENTER | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HERO HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT RECYCLING | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOUTHEASTERN ND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY | FARGO, ND | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
FARGO MEMORIAL HONOR GUARD
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FARGO POST 400 BASEBALL FMBA
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DEAR NICU MAMA
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PEACE ACADEMY
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LEGACY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HOPE INC
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NORTH DAKOTA AUTISM CENTER INC
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NEW LIFE CENTER
$13,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OPEN DOORS 65
$12,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
NEXUS
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYKVRR
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LAKE AGASSIZ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LANDON'S LIGHT FOUNDATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MINNESOTA ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETERANS
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHRISTIAN ADOPTION SERVICE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DOWN HOME
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FOUNDATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
REAL PRESENCE RADIO
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FIX IT FORWARD
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MEMORY CAFE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MN WILLS FOR HEROS
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CONNECT AUTISM
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HERO HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT RECYCLING
$8,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DAKOTA BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH
$6,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
VETERAN'S WARRIOR FOUNDATION
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BELIEVET CANINE SERVICE PARTNERS
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
$3,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MOORHEAD MN
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF ND
$1,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOROPTIMIST OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY
$1,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FARGO MEMORIAL HONOR GUARD
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
KINDRED YOUTH BASEBALL
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OPEN DOORS 65
$12,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
NEW LIFE CENTER
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HERO HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT RECYCLING
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOUTHEASTERN ND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
