Bismarck State College Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Bismarck State College Foundation?
Bismarck State College Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr ($406K), Otto Bremer Trust ($310K), The Tom and Frances Leach Foundatio ($138K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Bismarck State College Foundation between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | $405,814 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Otto Bremer Trust | $310,000 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| The Tom and Frances Leach Foundatio | $137,500 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | $92,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| The Bernard Osher Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Eagle Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Chs Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Bismarck State College Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $76,020 |
| 2024 | The Tom and Frances Leach Foundatio | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - ATHLETIC PERFORMA | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Bernard Osher Foundation | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | General Operations | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Tom and Frances Leach Foundatio | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Chs Foundation | 2024/25 UNIVERSITY PARTNER PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Eagle Foundation | TUITION REDUCTION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $71,596 |
| 2023 | The Tom and Frances Leach Foundatio | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Oneok Foundation Inc | HIGHER EDUCATION/CAREER TECH SUPPORT | $23,000 |
| 2023 | The Eagle Foundation | TUITION REDUCTION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $91,146 |
| 2022 | Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Education | $32,000 |
| 2022 | Otto Bremer Trust | BSC MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS INITIATIVE | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Oneok Foundation Inc | HIGHER EDUCATION/CAREER TECH SUPPORT | $23,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Tom and Frances Leach Foundatio | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $85,466 |
| 2021 | Oneok Foundation Inc | HIGHER EDUCATION/CAREER TECH SUPPORT | $23,000 |
| 2021 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Tom and Frances Leach Foundatio | TOM AND FRANCES LEACH MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT PARTICIPATION, PERFORMANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION. | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $81,586 |
| 2020 | Otto Bremer Trust | BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE SONOGRAPHY WORKFORCE TRAINING | $80,000 |
| 2020 | Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Energy scholarships | $32,000 |
| 2020 | Oneok Foundation Inc | HIGHER EDUCATION/CAREER TECH SUPPORT | $23,000 |
| 2020 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Tom and Frances Leach Foundatio | TOM AND FRANCES LEACH MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT PARTICIPATION, PERFORMANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION. | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Otto Bremer Trust | TO PROVIDE CAPITAL SUPPORT TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE A SKILLED HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE IN NORTH DAKOTA. | $200,000 |
| 2019 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Scholarships | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bismarck State College Foundation?
Bismarck State College Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr ($406K), Otto Bremer Trust ($310K), The Tom and Frances Leach Foundatio ($138K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Bismarck State College Foundation between 2019–2024.
Who is Bismarck State College Foundation's largest funder?
Merritt Sam & Bertha Memorial Tr is the largest recorded funder of Bismarck State College Foundation, with $406K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Bismarck State College Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Bismarck State College Foundation across 29 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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