The Minot Junior Golf Association primarily funds local Minot-area youth recreation and community institutions, with a strong emphasis on junior golf programs, parks and athletics, and K–12 and higher education supports. Grants also repeatedly support faith-based organizations and general community health and safety nonprofits, indicating a preference for broad mission support to place-based institutions. Funding is often multi-year or repeated to the same organizations, and award sizes range from modest program support to large one-time donations that seed major local projects.
Minot Junior Golf Association Inc. stands out for its repeated support of junior golf in North Dakota, led by a $225,000 grant to Dakota Junior Golf in 2025 and a $75,000 grant to the same organization in 2023. That pattern places golf development at the center of the foundation’s giving, alongside sustained support for Minot-based community institutions. The foundation has also backed major local nonprofits and civic organizations with substantial awards, including Minot Park Foundation, Bishop Ryan Catholic School, and Minot Park District. Its recent grants show a place-based approach that reaches youth sports, education, parks, health, and community services within the Minot area and nearby North Dakota communities. The scale of support varies from mid-sized operating gifts to large mission-support donations. Several recipients appear more than once across recent years, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than isolated transactions. The foundation’s grant list also includes athletic, faith-based, and service organizations, indicating a broad civic role built around local institutions that serve children, students, and families. Across the recent record, the pattern is consistent: support for organizations rooted in Minot and aligned with community participation, recreation, and youth development.
Junior golf is the clearest theme. The foundation gave $225,000 to Dakota Junior Golf in 2025 and $75,000 to the same organization in 2023, both described as donations to support the organization’s mission. That same youth-sports orientation appears in support for Minot Junior Bowling, which received $60,000 in 2025 and $55,000 in 2024 to help pay for supplies, tournament costs, and coaching expenses. Parks and recreation are another major thread. Minot Park Foundation received $150,000 in 2023 and $90,000 in 2024, while Minot Park District received $100,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $20,000 in 2025. The foundation also funds education and youth-serving institutions, including $125,000 and $102,068 to Bishop Ryan Catholic School in 2023 and 2025, plus $30,000 to Minot State University in 2023 and $15,000 to Minot Public Schools in 2024.
Typical grants fall between $10,000 and $52,500, with a median gift of $25,000 and a p25 of $10,000. The upper quartile at $52,500 shows that the foundation can also make substantially larger awards when it chooses. The recent record includes repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including several Minot institutions and youth-sports groups, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-off checks. The foundation is an operating grantmaker and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$612K
$9.5M
$2.7M
$1.5M
Most grants fall between $10K and $53K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$53K
STEVE KOTTSICK
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Concentrated, place-based giving with repeated commitments to a small set of core local grantees; mixes several large gifts (six-figure) to anchor organizations with numerous mid- and small-sized donations for programs and teams. Predominantly unrestricted or mission-support donations rather than highly restricted project grants.
Notable grantees: Dakota Junior Golf, Minot Park Foundation, Bishop Ryan Catholic School, Minot Park District, Souris Valley United Way
Giving is overwhelmingly local and fully concentrated in North Dakota, with 100% of grants to in-state recipients. Minot is the main landing point, including grants to Minot Junior Bowling, Hairball Haven, Home for the Holidays, and Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports. Other North Dakota recipients include Bismarck-based Dakota Junior Golf, Central Regional Education Association, and Nd Future of Golf Foundation. The pattern is strongly centered on Minot-area institutions, with only a small number of grants reaching beyond the city to other North Dakota communities.
The recent record centers on junior golf, parks and recreation, education, and local community services. Examples include Dakota Junior Golf, Minot Park Foundation, Bishop Ryan Catholic School, Minot Park District, and Minot Junior Bowling. The foundation also supports faith-based and health-related nonprofits in Minot.
Typical grants are $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $52,500 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger mission-support grants such as $225,000 to Dakota Junior Golf and $150,000 to Minot Park Foundation.
No. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Dakota Junior Golf, Minot Park Foundation, Bishop Ryan Catholic School, Minot Park District, Hairball Haven, and Minot Youth for Christ. That pattern suggests recurring relationships rather than isolated awards.
Its giving is local, and 100% of grants in the provided data went to recipients in North Dakota. Most grants go to Minot organizations, with additional North Dakota recipients in Bismarck.
No. The provided data says it does not fund individuals. Its grants go to organizations, including schools, parks groups, health foundations, and youth-sports nonprofits.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAKOTA JUNIOR GOLF | MINOT, ND | $225,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL | MINOT, ND | $102,068 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT JUNIOR BOWLING | MINOT, ND | $60,000 | 2025 | TO ASSIST IN PAYING FOR SUPPLIES, TOURNAMENT COSTS, AND COACHING EXPENSES. |
| HAIRBALL HAVEN | MINOT, ND | $40,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS | MINOT, ND | $39,850 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| FOUNDATION FOR ORTHODOXY INC | MINOT, ND | $30,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT PARK DISTRICT | MINOT, ND | $20,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT YOUTH FOR CHRIST | MINOT, ND | $15,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| FULL STEAM AHEAD | MINOT, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| SOURIS VALLEY UNITED WAY | MINOT, ND | $10,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT NORTH GIRLS GOLF | MINOT, ND | $9,675 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT NORTH BOYS GOLF | MINOT, ND | $9,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF | MINOT, ND | $9,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT HIGH GIRLS GOLF | MINOT, ND | $8,750 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY | MINOT, ND | $7,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT FIRE FIGHTERS | MINOT, ND | $6,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| COMPANIONS FOR CHILDREN | MINOT, ND | $5,600 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| YMCA | MINOT, ND | $5,425 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | BISMARCK, ND | $100,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT PARK FOUNDATION | MINOT, ND | $90,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| TRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATION | MINOT, ND | $75,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL | MINOT, ND | $75,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT JUNIOR BOWLING | MINOT, ND | $55,000 | 2024 | TO ASSIST IN PAYING FOR SUPPLIES, TOURNAMENT COSTS, AND COACHING EXPENSES. |
| MINOT PARK DISTRICT | MINOT, ND | $50,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| SOURIS VALLEY UNITED WAY | MINOT, ND | $45,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| HAIRBALL HAVEN | MINOT, ND | $40,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT FIRE DEPARTMENT | MINOT, ND | $30,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MSU ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | MINOT, ND | $30,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| PRAIRIE GRIT ADAPTIVE SPORTS | MINOT, ND | $27,300 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MSU DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | MINOT, ND | $25,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| ST JOSEPH'S COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION | MINOT, ND | $22,500 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MINOT, ND | $15,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT YOUTH FOR CHRIST | MINOT, ND | $10,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| ND ASSOCIATION OF DRUG COURT PROFESSIONALS | MINOT, ND | $10,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT PUBLIC LIBRARY | MINOT, ND | $9,500 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY | MINOT, ND | $7,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT HIGH GIRLS GOLF | MINOT, ND | $6,990 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT NORTH GIRLS GOLF | MINOT, ND | $6,855 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION | MINOT, ND | $6,500 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF | MINOT, ND | $6,000 | 2024 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT PARK FOUNDATION | MINOT, ND | $150,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL | MINOT, ND | $125,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT PARK DISTRICT | MINOT, ND | $100,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| DAKOTA JUNIOR GOLF | BISMARCK, ND | $75,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY | MINOT, ND | $30,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT YOUTH FOR CHRIST | MINOT, ND | $25,500 | 2023 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| HAIRBALL HAVEN | MINOT, ND | $20,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| MINOT JUNIOR BOWLING | MINOT, ND | $15,000 | 2023 | TO ASSIST IN PAYING FOR SUPPLIES, TOURNAMENT COSTS, AND COACHING EXPENSES. |
| ND FUTURE OF GOLF FOUNDATION | BISMARCK, ND | $15,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
| ST JOSEPH'S COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION | MINOT, ND | $15,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. |
DAKOTA JUNIOR GOLF
$225,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$102,068DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT JUNIOR BOWLING
$60,000TO ASSIST IN PAYING FOR SUPPLIES, TOURNAMENT COSTS, AND COACHING EXPENSES.
HAIRBALL HAVEN
$40,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
$39,850DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
FOUNDATION FOR ORTHODOXY INC
$30,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT PARK DISTRICT
$20,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT YOUTH FOR CHRIST
$15,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
FULL STEAM AHEAD
$10,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
SOURIS VALLEY UNITED WAY
$10,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT NORTH GIRLS GOLF
$9,675DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT NORTH BOYS GOLF
$9,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF
$9,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT HIGH GIRLS GOLF
$8,750DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY
$7,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT FIRE FIGHTERS
$6,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
COMPANIONS FOR CHILDREN
$5,600DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
YMCA
$5,425DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
CENTRAL REGIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
$100,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT PARK FOUNDATION
$90,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
TRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
$75,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$75,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT JUNIOR BOWLING
$55,000TO ASSIST IN PAYING FOR SUPPLIES, TOURNAMENT COSTS, AND COACHING EXPENSES.
MINOT PARK DISTRICT
$50,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
SOURIS VALLEY UNITED WAY
$45,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
HAIRBALL HAVEN
$40,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT FIRE DEPARTMENT
$30,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MSU ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
$30,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
PRAIRIE GRIT ADAPTIVE SPORTS
$27,300DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
ST JOSEPH'S COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
$22,500DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$15,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT YOUTH FOR CHRIST
$10,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
ND ASSOCIATION OF DRUG COURT PROFESSIONALS
$10,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT PUBLIC LIBRARY
$9,500DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY
$7,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT HIGH GIRLS GOLF
$6,990DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT NORTH GIRLS GOLF
$6,855DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$6,500DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF
$6,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT PARK FOUNDATION
$150,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$125,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT PARK DISTRICT
$100,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
DAKOTA JUNIOR GOLF
$75,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY
$30,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT YOUTH FOR CHRIST
$25,500DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
HAIRBALL HAVEN
$20,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
MINOT JUNIOR BOWLING
$15,000TO ASSIST IN PAYING FOR SUPPLIES, TOURNAMENT COSTS, AND COACHING EXPENSES.
ND FUTURE OF GOLF FOUNDATION
$15,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
ST JOSEPH'S COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
$15,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.