Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation
The Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation is a private foundation based in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations including food-relief, youth wellness, cultural preservation, urban American Indian services, and Native American rights and veterans organizations.
Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation gave $3.0M across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $231K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 8% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,998,402
- +2242.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $230,646
- +2963.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing provides no application materials or other application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7841 Wayzata Boulevard 111, St Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: (952) 546-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was National Philanthripoc Trust ($2.9M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 74 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 2% to North Dakota, 1% to Minnesota, 1% to South Dakota, and less than 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2.9M; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2.9M first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 2287% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2019) to $3.0M (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthripoc Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Fund | $2,883,402 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Byron Dorgan Youth Wellness Center Belcourt, ND | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Crazy Horse, SD | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Division of Indian Work Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Heart of the Turtle Mountain Food Pantry Dunseith, ND | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund Boulder, CO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| St Ann's Indian Mission Belcourt, ND | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Turtle Mountain Mikinaak Ode Shelter Dunseith, ND | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Migizi Communications Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $204,487 | $3,044,087 | $2,998,402 | 13 | $2,998,402 | $163,219 | $109,806 |
| 2025 | $1,908,207 | $300,320 | $147,298 | $128,000 | 17 | $128,000 | $281,022 | $122,029 |
| 2024 | $1,755,185 | $141,657 | $132,446 | $108,000 | 15 | $108,000 | $122,956 | $113,492 |
| 2023 | $1,745,974 | $266,497 | $145,520 | $125,600 | 15 | $125,600 | $247,856 | $101,837 |
| 2022 | $1,624,997 | $108,020 | $141,984 | $114,975 | 14 | $114,975 | $81,011 | $122,923 |
| 2021 | $1,658,961 | $72,535 | $132,819 | $107,000 | 13 | — | $46,716 | $120,730 |
| 2019 | $1,776,282 | $143,555 | $109,539 | $86,220 | 12 | — | $121,216 | $102,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations whose stated missions include ending hunger (Second Harvest Heartland), improving health and well-being through fitness programs (Byron Dorgan Youth Wellness Center), preserving Native American cultures and traditions (Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation), and supporting urban American Indian people through culturally based education, traditional healing, and leadership development (Division of Indian Work).
Other 2026 grantees describe their work as protecting Native American rights through legal advocacy (Native American Rights Fund), assisting Native American veterans (Native American Veterans Assistance), and supporting the educational, social, economic, and cultural development of American Indian youth (MIGIZI Communications). The listed grants were designated for general funds.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $2,998,402. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,883,402, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grant was $2,883,402 to National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Second Harvest Heartland and $15,000 to Byron Dorgan Youth Wellness Center. Grants to Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, Division of Indian Work, and Native American Rights Fund were each $10,000.
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Harry J Yaffe as Secretary/Treasurer and Belle Yaffe, Kenneth Belgarde, Bryant Belgarde, and Loretta Johnson as Co-Chairs.
Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Belle Yaffe
Co-Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryant Belgarde
Co-Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry J. Yaffe
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Belgarde
Co-Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Johnson
Co-Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation
How much does Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation give each year?
Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation gave $3.0M across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $128K across 17 grants.
What is Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $230,646, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation that year got $2.9M on average.
Where does Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation give grants?
Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Belcourt, ND (2 grants), Dunseith, ND (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include National Philanthripoc Trust ($2,883,402), Second Harvest Heartland ($20,000) and Byron Dorgan Youth Wellness Center ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What does Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation's EIN?
Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1667326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 10, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-p-and-mary-e-belgarde-foundation-morg_2b1370e6262d427bb1bbb8605df34871
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