Bismarck State College Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$3.5M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
67
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Bismarck State College Foundation?
Bismarck State College Foundation is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Sanford Group Return ($1.4M), Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr ($556K), Otto Bremer Trust ($310K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to Bismarck State College Foundation between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Group Return | $1,427,054 | 4 | 2020–2022 |
| Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | $556,218 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Otto Bremer Trust | $310,000 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| The Tom and Frances Leach | $297,500 | 8 | 2020–2025 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| CHS Foundation | $237,141 | 11 | 2019–2025 |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | $115,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | $86,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| TC Energy Foundation | $40,142 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | $37,500 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| Minot Community Foundation | $27,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Bernard Osher Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $18,321 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | $16,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $13,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Harvey Ambulance Service Inc | $9,056 | 1 | 2026 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Aetna Foundation Inc | $786 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2026) to $1.2M (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
What grants has Bismarck State College Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Harvey Ambulance Service Inc | PARAMEDIC TUITION | $9,056 |
| 2025 | The Tom and Frances Leach | BAVENDICK ATHLETIC CENTER | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $77,338 |
| 2025 | Minot Community Foundation | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $19,000 |
| 2025 | CHS Foundation | 2025/26 UNIVERSITY PARTNER PROGRAM | $14,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $11,896 |
| 2025 | Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | General Operations | $11,000 |
| 2025 | The Tom and Frances Leach | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | CHS Foundation | HARVESTING OPPORTUNITY: BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AG LEADERS | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Dental Program and Supplies | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $76,020 |
| 2024 | The Tom and Frances Leach | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - ATHLETIC PERFORMA | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Bernard Osher Foundation | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Oneok Foundation Inc | HIGHER EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SCHOOL SUPPORT | $23,000 |
| 2024 | Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | General Operations | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Tom and Frances Leach | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | CHS Foundation | 2024/25 UNIVERSITY PARTNER PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Minot Community Foundation | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH CARRYING OUT OF ITS TAX EXEMPT MISSION. | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,425 |
| 2024 | Xcel Energy Foundation | STEM CAREER PATHWAYS | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $71,596 |
| 2023 | The Tom and Frances Leach | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Oneok Foundation Inc | HIGHER EDUCATION/CAREER TECH SUPPORT | $23,000 |
| 2023 | CHS Foundation | 2023/24 UNIVERSITY PARTNER PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Xcel Energy Foundation | STEM CAREER PATHWAYS | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Sanford Group Return | EDUCATION/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $104,842 |
| 2022 | Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $91,146 |
| 2022 | CHS Foundation | REVITALIZATION OF AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM | $79,141 |
Showing 30 most recent of 67 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bismarck State College Foundation?
Bismarck State College Foundation is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Sanford Group Return ($1.4M), Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr ($556K), Otto Bremer Trust ($310K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to Bismarck State College Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is Bismarck State College Foundation's largest funder?
Sanford Group Return is the largest recorded funder of Bismarck State College Foundation, with $1.4M across 4 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has Bismarck State College Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to Bismarck State College Foundation across 67 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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