Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation
The Ronald and Duska LaCount Family is a private foundation based in Minot, North Dakota. Its 2023 filing states that the board decided to terminate the foundation and filed Articles of Dissolution after determining its charitable purposes would be better met through a donor-advised fund over which the board also had advisory privileges.
Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $782K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,908,926
- +2076.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -78.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $781,785
- +9911.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (77% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3055, Minot, ND 58702
Phone: (701) 839-6525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Greater Minot Zoological Society ($2.5M). Together the top 5 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 85 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Dakota and 23% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3640% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2019) to $3.9M (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Minot Zoological Society Minot, ND | General Operating Expenses | $2,500,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | General Operating Expenses | $900,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Meddora, ND | General Operating Expenses | $500,000 |
| MSU Symphony Minot, ND | General Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Minot Family YMCA Minot, ND | General Operating Expenses | $3,926 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $692,651 | $3,947,032 | $3,908,926 | 5 | $3,915,496 | $676,787 | $80,296 |
| 2022 | $3,254,381 | $580,840 | $231,833 | $179,601 | 23 | $181,921 | $547,094 | $187,402 |
| 2021 | $2,905,374 | $1,597,413 | $154,161 | $117,694 | 21 | $120,024 | $1,083,041 | $181,931 |
| 2020 | $1,462,122 | $104,155 | $127,800 | $104,526 | 18 | — | $85,537 | $120,071 |
| 2019 | $1,485,767 | $103,374 | $117,161 | $96,872 | 18 | — | $87,326 | $106,871 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants included support for the Greater Minot Zoological Society, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the American Endowment Foundation, MSU Symphony, and the Minot Family YMCA. The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation describes its work as preserving the Badlands, Medora’s historic character, and the heritage of Theodore Roosevelt and Harold Schafer, and as offering educational and interpretive experiences. The American Endowment Foundation says its mission is to expand the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported five grants totaling $3,908,926. Individual grants ranged from $3,926 to $2,500,000, with a median of $500,000. The largest awards were $2,500,000 to the Greater Minot Zoological Society for general operating expenses, $900,000 to the American Endowment Foundation for general operating expenses, and $500,000 to the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation for general operating expenses. The foundation also gave $5,000 to MSU Symphony and $3,926 to the Minot Family YMCA, both for general operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Ronald LaCount as President; Duska LaCount as Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer; and Michael LaCount, Brian LaCount, and Barry G Cool as Directors.
Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation is led by Ronald LaCount, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ronald LaCount
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry G Cool
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian LaCount
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael LaCount
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duska LaCount
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Scott Stewart (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation
How much does Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation give each year?
Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $180K across 23 grants.
What is Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $500,000, and its average grant was $781,785, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation give grants?
Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation gives mostly in North Dakota: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minot, ND (3 grants).
Does Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Greater Minot Zoological Society ($2,500,000), American Endowment Foundation ($900,000) and Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2023 grants included support for the Greater Minot Zoological Society, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the American Endowment Foundation, MSU Symphony, and the Minot Family YMCA. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation's EIN?
Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2900721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Ronald and Duska LaCount Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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