The Great North Pole
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$268K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The Great North Pole?
The Great North Pole is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Sanford Group Return ($79K), Fargo-Moorhead Builders & Traders ($64K), Dakota Medical Foundation ($43K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $268K in grants to The Great North Pole between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Group Return | $79,120 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Fargo-Moorhead Builders & Traders | $63,865 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Dakota Medical Foundation | $42,500 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $21,305 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Impact Foundation | $21,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dakota Medical Charities | $11,250 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The US Charitable Gift Trust | $9,825 | 1 | 2024 |
| Border States Foundation | $5,267 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| Alex Stern Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | $4,600 | 10 | 2019–2025 |
| Brandt Family Foundation | $3,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Barry Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2026) to $88K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
What grants has The Great North Pole received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Border States Foundation | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $1,867 |
| 2025 | Fargo-Moorhead Builders & Traders | Donations for local families | $12,065 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $11,305 |
| 2025 | Border States Foundation | Supporting children and families in need by providing quality winter gear and essential goods | $3,400 |
| 2025 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | DollarsforDoers Requests 2025 | $200 |
| 2024 | Sanford Group Return | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $29,120 |
| 2024 | Impact Foundation | Support children and families in need in Cass and Clay Counties surrounding the holidays. | $21,000 |
| 2024 | Fargo-Moorhead Builders & Traders | Donations for local families | $12,200 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $9,825 |
| 2024 | Dakota Medical Charities | support to help families in need - especially at Christmas | $5,750 |
| 2024 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | DollarsforDoers- charity of choice requests | $200 |
| 2023 | Dakota Medical Foundation | Program support to provide hygiene and first aid products to underprivileged children in the community. | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Sanford Group Return | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Fargo-Moorhead Builders & Traders | Donations for local families | $8,300 |
| 2023 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Individual volunteer of the year award charity of choice | $500 |
| 2023 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Dollars 4 Doers | $400 |
| 2022 | Sanford Group Return | COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Fargo-Moorhead Builders & Traders | Stocking Stuffer Items | $8,300 |
| 2022 | Dakota Medical Foundation | Program support to provide hygiene and first aid products to underprivileged children in the community. | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Dakota Medical Charities | Program support for necessary hygiene and first aid products to underprivileged children in the community and sponsor the annual Gala. | $5,500 |
| 2022 | Alex Stern Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Brandt Family Foundation | To help fund genearal operations | $3,500 |
| 2022 | The Barry Foundation | PaY: Gift Delivery Supplies | $500 |
| 2022 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Dollars for Doers | $400 |
| 2021 | Sanford Group Return | COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Dakota Medical Foundation | Program support to provide necessary hygiene and first aid products to underprivileged children in the community and sponsor the annual Gala. | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | General support | $1,200 |
| 2021 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | Support winter clothing drive for those in need | $600 |
| 2021 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation | General support | $300 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Great North Pole?
The Great North Pole is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Sanford Group Return ($79K), Fargo-Moorhead Builders & Traders ($64K), Dakota Medical Foundation ($43K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $268K in grants to The Great North Pole between 2019–2026.
Who is The Great North Pole's largest funder?
Sanford Group Return is the largest recorded funder of The Great North Pole, with $79K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The Great North Pole received?
IRS 990 filings record $268K in grants to The Great North Pole across 35 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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