Minot Area Council of the Arts

Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation

Bismarck, ND

The Tom and Frances Leach

Bismarck, ND

The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, health and science, human services, and arts and humanities, offering program and operating support as well as capital, scholarship, and endowment grants. Recent awards ranged from $3,000 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000; funding is concentrated in Bismarck-Mandan and Western North Dakota. It accepts online applications, with a June 30 deadline.

North Dakota Humanities Council

Bismarck, ND

The North Dakota Humanities Council invests in the people of North Dakota by creating and sustaining humanities programs that provides its participants with a better understanding of the past, a better analysis of the present, and a better vision for the future.

Hostfest-Heritage Foundation

Minot, ND

Celebrating scandinavian heritage by promoting and preserving traditional family, cultural, and community values for the benefit of all future generations

Ronald and Duska LaCount Family

Minot, ND

In 2023, the foundation supported organizations including a zoo, cultural and educational institutions, a philanthropic organization, and the YMCA, primarily for general operating expenses. Grants ranged from $3,926 to $2.5 million, with a median of $500,000; 77% of grant dollars went to North Dakota and 23% to Ohio. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Northern Plains Heritage Foundation

Bismarck, ND

The Devils Lake Area Foundation

Devils Lake, ND

Distribute income earned on the organizations assets to charitable organizations in the devils lake, nd area.

Arts Midwest Incorporated

Minneapolis, MN

Arts Midwest funds arts organizations, artists, and community arts activities, including touring, reading programs, and arts education, primarily across nine Midwestern states and the Native Nations in the region, with some initiatives beyond it. In 2025, grants ranged from $6,000 to $1 million, with a median of $20,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Herman Robert E Charitable Tr Main

Saint Louis, MO

The trust primarily funds North Dakota organizations working to improve children’s lives, create opportunities for students, and enhance end-of-life care, with grants also spanning education, health, and human services. In 2025, grants ranged from $7,500 to $75,000, with a median of $30,000. It accepts online applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Northwest North Dakota Community

Williston, ND

Northwest North Dakota Community funds quality-of-life needs, including arts and culture, community and economic development, and innovation, with a focus on northwest North Dakota—especially Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, and Williams counties. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,096 to $337,000, with a median of $28,160. The Andrist Trust invites grant applications and reviews proposals semi-annually.

Inspiritus Community Health Foundation

Minot, ND

The foundation funds local initiatives that promote mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, including programs addressing homelessness, domestic violence, and other community needs in 11 North Dakota counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,375 to $127,785, with a median of $18,145. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Minot Community Foundation

Minot, ND

The Minot Area Community Foundation funds qualified charities serving greater Minot-area residents, supporting projects and programs in areas such as education, health, basic needs, and community well-being. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,238 to $250,000, with a median of $11,500. It accepts applications on an ongoing basis and reviews them every other month.