Minot Community Foundation
The Minot Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation based in Minot, North Dakota. Founded in 2000, the organization serves as a leading voice and catalyst for connecting donors, nonprofit organizations, professional advisors, community leaders, and other partners to inspire charitable giving and improve quality of life in the Minot area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.9M
+12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+28.2% YoY
Grant Count
43
+4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+22.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enrich the quality of life for the people of the Minot area by:
- Encouraging philanthropy by providing attractive solutions to donors
- Being a catalyst for community cooperation
- Serving as a resource for Minot area charitable organizations
The foundation works directly with donors, foundations, corporations, and nonprofit organizations to educate them about issues affecting their communities and offer support for their charitable goals.
Primary Funding Areas: Education, Human Services, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Poverty Alleviation.
Grantmaking
The Minot Community Foundation awards grants to public and charitable organizations and individuals to assist with carrying out their tax-exempt missions.
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,238 to $284,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves the Minot area and surrounding communities in North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $42,930,331
- Total Revenues: $4,873,472
- Total Expenses: $1,689,263
- Total Giving: $1,125,987
- Staff: 3 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,930,331 | $38,026,246 | $35,204,821 |
| Revenue | $4,873,472 | $1,764,176 | $2,217,446 |
| Expenses | $1,689,263 | $1,352,532 | $1,930,336 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,147,996 | $1,155,581 | $1,078,073 |
| 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
206 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-moorhead ($250,000), Hostfest-heritage Foundation ($97,500), Minot Commission on Aging Inc ($57,216).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL MINOT, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $10,000 |
| BISHOP RYAN FOUNDATION MINOT, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $7,696 |
| BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE BISMARCK, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $8,000 |
| BOTTINEAU AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOTTINEAU, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $10,000 |
| CASO MINOT, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $7,500 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH MINOT, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $5,395 |
| CITY OF MAKOTI MAKOTI, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $5,545 |
| DAKOTA BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH MINOT, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $7,957 |
| DEBS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS INC MINOT, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $10,000 |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER INC MINOT, ND | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $19,409 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jason Zimmerman – President
- Staci Kenney – Finance & Program Director
- Erika Kelly – Marketing Coordinator
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSS JOHNSON | FINANCE & INVESTMENT CHAIR | 1 | — |
| REED ARGENT | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 2 | — |
| DEBBIE HARRIS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PERRY OLSON | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| TIM MIHALICK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TOM PROBST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL WALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESLIE COUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHANNON RADKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACKIE THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY MACKNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON ZIMMERMAN | PRESIDENT | 30 | $124,250 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in distributing grants to local nonprofits. Recent grant awards have supported organizations addressing homelessness, senior nutrition, child care, and community arts programming in the Minot area.
Power of the Purse awards $33,060 to Minot area organizations | News, Sports,The Minot Community Endowment Fund, managed locally through the foundation's advisory committee structure, has distributed over $1.45 million in grants since its establishment in 1981, with additional endowment funds added in 2009 and 2012.
NDCF distributes grants to local nonprofits | News, Sports, Jobs - MinotSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Minot Community Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To enrich the quality of life for the people of the Minot area by: • Encouraging philanthropy by providing attractive solutions to donors • Being a catalyst for community cooperation • Serving as a resource for Minot area charitable organizations The foundation works directly with donors, foundations, corporations, and nonprofit organizations to educate them about issues affecting their communities and offer support for their charitable goals. **Primary Funding Areas:** Education, …
How do I apply for a grant from Minot Community Foundation?
The Minot Community Foundation awards grants to public and charitable organizations and individuals to assist with carrying out their tax-exempt missions. **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $5,238 to $284,000. **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead: $250,000 • Hostfest-Heritage Foundation: $97,500 • Minot Commission on Aging: $57,216 Total giving in 2024 was $1,125,987 across 37 grants.
Where does Minot Community Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily serves the Minot area and surrounding communities in North Dakota.
What size grants does Minot Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Minot Community Foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Minot Community Foundation's EIN?
Minot Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0589927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in Minot Community Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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