John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust Grant
Funding Amount
More than US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- IRS tax-exempt organizations - 501(c)(3), government agencies, and religious institutions for non-religious purpose
Required status
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Fiscal sponsorships are acceptable with the completion and submission of a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement form.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Individuals
Overview
The John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust aims to enhance the quality of life in northwest North Dakota through its grantmaking approach. Funding focuses on arts, community development, economic growth, and innovation, supporting projects that strengthen local communities. Eligible applicants include IRS tax-exempt organizations and government agencies. Priority is given to initiatives in Crosby and Divide County, promoting sustainable growth and creative endeavors to uplift residents.
Grantmaking Approach
The John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust seeks to make a difference within the communities of northwest North Dakota. We do this through our semi-annual community investments, in which we provide funding in the following focus areas:
- Arts, Culture, and Creativity
- Ideal applicants will seek to initiate, support, and/or expand the region’s arts, culture, and creative communities.
- Community Development
Ideal applicants will seek to initiate, support, and/or expand the region’s community assets, including recreation facilities, quality of life and healthcare services, and enhancement and safety services for vulnerable populations.
Economic Development
Ideal applicants will seek to initiate, support, and/or expand the region’s economic climate, which may include support for community and area feasibility studies, leadership development, workforce recruitment and retention, and more.
Innovation
The John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust's Innovation grantmaking focus area is the broadest category, allowing for out-of-the-box thinking and potentially larger grant amounts to support the quality of life of the residents of the region.
Eligibility
Grants are made to IRS tax-exempt organizations - 501(c)(3), government agencies, and religious institutions for non-religious purpose. Fiscal sponsorships are acceptable with the completion and submission of a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement form.
Ineligibility
Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation does not make grants to individuals.
What Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 36
- Total given
- $1.83M
- Median grant
- $28K
- Range
- $5,096–$337K
- By dollars: North Dakota 92%, Minnesota 5%, Colorado 2%. Top recipient cities: Bismarck, ND; Crosby, ND; Fargo, ND.
- 39% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 58% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
North Dakota Assistive · Fargo, ND
General operations
$337K
Catch · Fessenden, ND
Community solutions
$200K
Ka Joog · St Paul, MN
Creative community solutions grant
$100K
Missouri River Education Foundation · Bismarck, ND
Support nd rural schools
$100K
South Sudanese Founation · Fargo, ND
Creative community solutions grant
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Arts
- Community development
- Community services
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