Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region
The Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region is a public charity based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Founded in 1998, it works with individuals, families, businesses, and trusted advisers to manage charitable funds and provide grants to qualified nonprofit organizations and causes.
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region gave $1.0M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in North Dakota. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,693
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,591
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,896
- Total assets
- $25,173,158
- +10.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region
- Review Cycle
- Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund letters of inquiry are scheduled for January 1–February 10, 2027. The website does not provide a deadline for the other programs described above.
- Deadline
- Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund letters of inquiry are scheduled for January 1–February 10, 2027.
- Contact
Mailing address: 620 Demers Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 746-0668
Website: https://gofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region
Grand Forks: Community Opportunity Grant Program
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grand Forks: Women's Fund Grant Program
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Iseminger Endowment for the Arts Grant Program
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Park River ND Parks & Rec ($148K). Together the top 10 received $631K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 199 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its regional work as serving Grand Forks, Walsh, and Polk Counties. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to North Dakota recipients (95%), with 5% going to Minnesota recipients. The Women’s Fund program specifies principal operations in Grand Forks, Walsh, or Polk County unless prior approval is received; the Neel Family Fund specifies Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $829K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park River ND Parks & Rec Park River, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $148,038 |
| Grand Forks Children's Museum Grand Forks, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $95,500 |
| University of North Dakota Grant & Contract Accounting Grand Forks, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $75,000 |
| Northlands Rescue Mission Grand Forks, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $68,345 |
| Love in Action Grand Forks, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $62,294 |
| Grand Forks Foundation for Education Grand Forks, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $46,000 |
| Northern Valley Youth Orchestras Grand Forks, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $44,818 |
| Grand Cities Children's Choir Grand Forks, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $30,865 |
| Altru Health Foundation Grand Forks, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $30,000 |
| Y Family Center Grand Forks, ND | To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission. | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,173,158 | $3,398,870 | $2,131,794 | $1,000,693 | 35 | $638,826 |
| 2023 | $22,739,251 | $2,738,684 | $1,730,840 | $828,700 | 37 | $472,632 |
| 2022 | $19,866,768 | $3,288,854 | $1,901,062 | $1,055,723 | 43 | $428,771 |
| 2021 | $22,109,927 | $5,453,663 | $1,577,437 | $934,757 | 44 | $360,175 |
| 2020 | $16,775,922 | $3,390,953 | $1,453,134 | $974,829 | 40 | $201,222 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to connect people who care with causes that matter.” Its website identifies community and human services, environmental sustainability, and human rights as focus areas for its Community Foundation Grant Program. Other fund-specific opportunities support areas including arts and culture, youth music education, girls’ and women’s equity, and community connection and civic life.
Among its 2024 grantees, Northlands Rescue Mission describes its work as providing shelter and support for people recovering from homelessness, pain, and addiction. The Grand Forks Foundation for Education says it raises private support to expand educational opportunities in Grand Forks Public Schools. Altru Health Foundation says it supports Altru Health System through funding for technology, facilities, medical education, and health care for people in need. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own missions and work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,000,693. The grants ranged from $5,500 to $148,038, with a median grant of $19,896. The largest listed awards included $148,038 to Park River ND Parks & Rec, $95,500 to the Grand Forks Children’s Museum, $75,000 to the University of North Dakota Grant & Contract Accounting, and $68,345 to Northlands Rescue Mission.
The foundation’s website says nonprofits can apply for funding from select funds through competitive grantmaking processes. Program requirements vary. For example, the Women’s Fund program accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, fiscally sponsored organizations, and public entities, with principal operations in Grand Forks, Walsh, or Polk County unless prior approval is received. Applicants must be current on reports for prior foundation grants, demonstrate fiscal responsibility, and submit a complete application. Finalists must give a 10-minute in-person presentation before the Women’s Fund Grant Review Committee in August.
The Neel Family Fund supports music education for children age 18 and younger in Grand Forks County. Eligible uses include school music programs, youth bands, choirs and orchestras, summer programs, music and instruments, and guest conductors or clinicians. Funds are intended to supplement rather than replace existing resources. The program states there will be no Cycle 2 in 2025 and identifies Cycle 2 awards as covering January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.
The Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund supports initiatives that build a vibrant, connected, and resilient Grand Forks region. Its stated priorities include economic mobility and resilience, trust in government and civic institutions, and opportunities to connect and exchange ideas. Letters of inquiry are scheduled to be accepted January 1 through February 10, 2027, for projects beginning on or after June 1, 2027; inquiries are submitted by email. The program describes potential uses including piloting innovative ideas, providing early-stage or “risk” capital, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and building on community assets.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheila Bruhn as chair, Shawnda Schroeder as vice chair, and Jared Vigen as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed on that filing are Aubrey Barney, Emily Contreras, Kathy Fick, Derek Holt, Michael Juntunen, Meloney Linder, and Mary Loyland.
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region is led by Becca Baumbach, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Becca Baumbach
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $99K (2024)
Sheila Bruhn
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathi Feeley
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Fick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Loyland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meloney Linder
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Senescall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aubrey Barney
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Contreras
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Juntunen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Holt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Nelson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Ford
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Vigen
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawnda Schroeder
Vice Chair
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Derrick Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Taylor (2023) — Director
- Former: Becca Cruger (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Heath Webber (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Marchell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Juntunen (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $99K, to Becca Baumbach (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region
How much does Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region give each year?
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region gave $1.0M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $829K across 37 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region's median grant in 2024 was $19,896, and its average grant was $28,591, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region that year got $18K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region give grants?
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region gives mostly in North Dakota: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Forks, ND (27 grants), East Grand Forks, MN (2 grants) and Fargo, ND (2 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Assistance in Program's Mission." (35 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region's largest 2024 grantees include Park River ND Parks & Rec ($148,038), Grand Forks Children's Museum ($95,500) and University of North Dakota Grant & Contract Accounting ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region?
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region reported $25.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to connect people who care with causes that matter.” Its website identifies community and human services, environmental sustainability, and human rights as focus areas for its Community Foundation Grant Program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region?
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gofoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region's EIN?
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0448088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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