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    Grants in North Dakota

    356 foundations$320M total annual giving$17K median grant8 metro areas

    North Dakota Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    356

    Foundations Funding Here

    1,403

    Total Annual Giving

    $320M

    Total Assets Under Management

    $6.6B

    Largest Foundations in North Dakota

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    North Dakota State University FoundationFargo$38.2M$688.4M$41.1MB110Local
    PIA TEGLER BENEDICTINE FOUNDATIONDICKINSON$19.8M—$320KX83Local
    Great Plains Food BankFargo$16.7M

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    What Gets Funded in North Dakota

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    108$118.6M
    Education108 · $118.6M
    Human Services
    67$33.3M
    Human Services67 · $33.3M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    64$50.8M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism64 · $50.8M

    Where Foundations Are Located in North Dakota

    Top 8 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Fargo, ND-MN90$134.5M$1.5M
    Bismarck, ND67$42.5M$634K
    Grand Forks, ND-MN50$29.3M

    Types of Foundations in North Dakota

    Family Foundation
    18.6%
    8218.6%$25.8M
    Family Foundation82 (18.6%)

    $25.8M in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    17.3%
    7617.3%$32.4M
    Independent Foundation76 (17.3%)

    Typical Grant Profile in North Dakota

    Median Grant Size

    $17K

    New Grantee Rate

    71%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    96%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical North Dakota foundation awards grants of $17K. Approximately 71% of North Dakota foundations actively fund new organizations, and 96% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in North Dakota

    How many foundations give grants in North Dakota?
    There are 356 grantmaking foundations headquartered in North Dakota and an additional 1,047 out-of-state foundations that fund North Dakota-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in North Dakota?
    The median grant from North Dakota foundations is $17K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in North Dakota?
    The largest foundations in North Dakota by annual giving are North Dakota State University Foundation, PIA TEGLER BENEDICTINE FOUNDATION, Great Plains Food Bank, with combined giving of $74.7M.

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    North Dakota is home to 356 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $320M. The median grant from North Dakota foundations is $17K.

    Median Grant Size

    $17K

    Total Grants on Record

    0

    $16.4M
    $30K
    K31
    Local
    UND Alumni Association and FoundationGrand Forks$15.6M$669.8M$1.3MB110Local
    Fargo Park District FoundationFargo$12.1M$20.8M$5.9MN11Local
    Native American Agriculture FundBismarck$10.9M$194.1M$11MK12Regional
    DAKOTA BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH FOUNDATIONMINOT$10.4M$48.2M$3.7MP110Local
    NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONBISMARCK$10.2M$160.3M$11KT31ZLocal
    CENTURION FOUNDATIONWEST FARGO$10M$157.9M$500KT22National
    Offutt Family FoundationFargo$9.6M$380.7M—T20Local
    North Dakota State University Foundation

    Fargo

    Annual Giving

    $38.2M

    Total Assets

    $688.4M

    Median Grant

    $41.1M

    B110Local
    PIA TEGLER BENEDICTINE FOUNDATION

    DICKINSON

    Annual Giving

    $19.8M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $320K

    X83Local
    Great Plains Food Bank

    Fargo

    Annual Giving

    $16.7M

    Total Assets

    $16.4M

    Median Grant

    $30K

    K31Local
    UND Alumni Association and Foundation

    Grand Forks

    Annual Giving

    $15.6M

    Total Assets

    $669.8M

    Median Grant

    $1.3M

    B110Local
    Fargo Park District Foundation

    Fargo

    Annual Giving

    $12.1M

    Total Assets

    $20.8M

    Median Grant

    $5.9M

    N11Local
    Native American Agriculture Fund

    Bismarck

    Annual Giving

    $10.9M

    Total Assets

    $194.1M

    Median Grant

    $11M

    K12Regional
    DAKOTA BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH FOUNDATION

    MINOT

    Annual Giving

    $10.4M

    Total Assets

    $48.2M

    Median Grant

    $3.7M

    P110Local
    NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    BISMARCK

    Annual Giving

    $10.2M

    Total Assets

    $160.3M

    Median Grant

    $11K

    T31ZLocal
    CENTURION FOUNDATION

    WEST FARGO

    Annual Giving

    $10M

    Total Assets

    $157.9M

    Median Grant

    $500K

    T22National
    Offutt Family Foundation

    Fargo

    Annual Giving

    $9.6M

    Total Assets

    $380.7M

    Median Grant

    —

    T20Local
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    Recreation & Sports
    62$34.7M
    Recreation & Sports62 · $34.7M
    Health Care
    59$41.9M
    Health Care59 · $41.9M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    46$8.3M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities46 · $8.3M
    Community Improvement
    45$16M
    Community Improvement45 · $16M
    Religion-Related
    43$42.8M
    Religion-Related43 · $42.8M
    Youth Development
    25$8.3M
    Youth Development25 · $8.3M
    Mutual & Membership Benefit
    24$7.2M
    Mutual & Membership Benefit24 · $7.2M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(91)College Access(59)Youth Development(52)Capacity Building(51)Healthcare(50)Food Access(31)Housing(27)Emergency Assistance(24)Arts Culture(23)Mental Health Services(15)Conservation(15)Early Childhood(12)Community Organizing(11)Workforce Development(11)Outdoor Education(11)Research(9)Case Management(9)Transportation(9)Small Business Support(8)Environmental Education(7)
    $586K
    Minot, ND34$28.7M$843K
    Williston, ND29$15.3M$529K
    Dickinson, ND27$31.1M$1.2M
    Jamestown, ND18$4.5M$252K
    Wahpeton, ND-MN7$7.1M$1M
    Fargo, ND-MN
    Foundations

    90

    Total Giving

    $134.5M

    Avg Grant

    $1.5M

    Bismarck, ND
    Foundations

    67

    Total Giving

    $42.5M

    Avg Grant

    $634K

    Grand Forks, ND-MN
    Foundations

    50

    Total Giving

    $29.3M

    Avg Grant

    $586K

    Minot, ND
    Foundations

    34

    Total Giving

    $28.7M

    Avg Grant

    $843K

    Williston, ND
    Foundations

    29

    Total Giving

    $15.3M

    Avg Grant

    $529K

    Dickinson, ND
    Foundations

    27

    Total Giving

    $31.1M

    Avg Grant

    $1.2M

    Jamestown, ND
    Foundations

    18

    Total Giving

    $4.5M

    Avg Grant

    $252K

    Wahpeton, ND-MN
    Foundations

    7

    Total Giving

    $7.1M

    Avg Grant

    $1M

    $32.4M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    13.9%
    6113.9%$38.4M
    Operating Nonprofit61 (13.9%)

    $38.4M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    10.0%
    4410.0%$11M
    Service Club / Fraternal44 (10.0%)

    $11M in annual giving

    Community Foundation
    286.4%$28.5M
    Community Foundation28 (6.4%)

    $28.5M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    276.1%$29.3M
    Faith-Based Foundation27 (6.1%)

    $29.3M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    265.9%$163K
    Private Operating Foundation26 (5.9%)

    $163K in annual giving

    Other
    21.8%
    9621.8%$154.4M
    Other96 (21.8%)

    $154.4M in annual giving

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    What types of organizations do North Dakota foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in North Dakota include Education, Human Services, Philanthropy & Voluntarism. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
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