Community Foundation of Grand Forks
The Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation established in 1998. Headquartered at 620 Demers Avenue in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the organization serves as a philanthropic intermediary connecting donors with community causes across the region. The foundation manages charitable funds on behalf of individuals, families, businesses, and professional advisors, providing grants to qualified nonprofit organizations and initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.2M
+10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+20.8% YoY
Grant Count
35
-5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+27.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Vision: To serve as a trusted and visible leader in the region, responsible for actively growing and strengthening partnerships, connecting donors with regional causes, and responsibly stewarding resources to create lasting impact.
The foundation's work is grounded in five core values:
- Action: Serving as a catalyst for action, uniting public and private partners to spark innovation and address regional need
- Stewardship: Serving as stewards of philanthropic resources, ensuring lasting impact and honoring community trust
- Advocacy: Championing regional priorities by securing and directing resources to address emerging challenges and opportunities
- Grantmaking: Practicing thoughtful and responsive grantmaking that supports organizations and initiatives dedicated to community good
- Partnership: Building enduring relationships rooted in trust, collaboration, and respect, honoring donor intent and strengthening regional connections
Primary funding interests include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
The Community Foundation has distributed over $15.2 million in grants to create stronger, more vibrant communities across the region since its establishment.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,300 to $148,038.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Foundation serves Grand Forks, Walsh, and Polk Counties, with operations spanning North Dakota and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $25,173,158
- Annual Revenue: $5,301,654
- Total Grants Distributed (Cumulative): $15.2 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,173,158 | $22,739,251 | $19,866,768 |
| Revenue | $3,398,870 | $2,738,684 | $3,288,854 |
| Expenses | $2,131,794 | $1,730,840 | $1,901,062 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $638,826 | $472,632 | $428,771 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Grand Forks
Grand Forks: Community Opportunity Grant Program
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRAND FORKS
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grand Forks: Women's Fund Grant Program
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRAND FORKS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Iseminger Endowment for the Arts Grant Program
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRAND FORKS
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Becca Baumbach
Development Director: Emberly Lietz
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEILA BRUHN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHAWNDA SCHROEDER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JARED VIGEN | SECRETARY / TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AUBREY BARNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY CONTRERAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHY FICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEREK HOLT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JUNTUNEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELONEY LINDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY LOYLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAWN SENESCALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHI FEELEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM FORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BECCA BAUMBACH | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $98,519 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Community Foundation partnered with the Knight Foundation for a $30,000 matching gift to Prairie Public
News - Community Foundation | Grand ForksThe foundation awarded nearly $129,000 in grants to Grand Forks-area arts organizations
News - Community Foundation | Grand ForksIn 2024, the foundation distributed nearly $1.39 million to regional organizations
Greater Grand Forks Community Foundation distributed nearly $1.39 millionThe foundation awarded $44,000 in emergency relief grants supporting 22 regional organizations
Community Foundation awards nearly $129,000 grants to Grand Forks-area artsContact Information
- Phone: 701-746-0668
- Email: communityfoundation@gofoundation.org
- Website: gofoundation.org
- Address: 620 Demers Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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