Stanley Area Community Foundation Grants

Geographic Scope: Stanley, North Dakota and immediate surrounding area

Purpose: Maintain a permanent source of funding for projects in the community of Stanley and the immediate surrounding area.

Focus Areas:

• Community development projects
• Healthcare initiatives
• Education programs
• Social services
• Infrastructure improvements

Past Awards to Mountrail County Health Foundation:

• Assisted living project funding (2018)

Application Process: Applications accepted; 9 applications totaling $187,000 received in 2018; $52,943 awarded to seven recipients.

Background: Foundation assets grew from $320,000 (2013) to $700,000 (2013) to $1 million (2016) to $1.5 million (2018). Total grants awarded to date: $206,327.

Contact Information:

• Grace Lystad: (701) 628-3253
• John Heinen: (701) 590-4614
• Mailing: Stanley Area Community Foundation, PO Box 154, Stanley, ND 58784

Local Advisory Committee: Doug Kinnoin, Jenny Gaaskjolen, Wayne Johnson, Dan Lindberg, Don Longmuir, Grace Lystad, Abbey Ruland, Ray Schepp, Ashley Skarsgard

Application Process

1. Submit grant application to Stanley Area Community Foundation
2. Local advisory committee reviews applications
3. Grants awarded based on community benefit and alignment with foundation mission

To Apply:

• Mail application to: Stanley Area Community Foundation, PO Box 154, Stanley, ND 58784
• Contact Grace Lystad (701) 628-3253 or John Heinen (701) 590-4614 for application requirements and deadlines

Tax Benefits: Donors can claim up to 40% of their gift as tax credits on state income tax (North Dakota); credits can be carried forward for multiple years.