Border States Foundation

EIN 92-3214972 · ND · NTEE P20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in ND, MN, SD +5
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Border States Foundation based in ND paid 33 grants totaling $403.2K to 32 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included Habitat for Humanity Lake Agassiz, UND Center for Innovation Foundation, and Down Home. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,634,080
Giving (latest yr)
$403,159
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
32
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Habitat for Humanity Lake Agassiz$100,000
  • UND Center for Innovation Foundation$63,659
  • Down Home$53,800
  • United Way Cass Clay$42,000
  • American Red Cross$15,000

Where grants went

  • North Dakota$261,659 · 24 grants
  • Minnesota$100,000 · 1 grant
  • South Dakota$15,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$12,500 · 3 grants
  • Florida$6,000 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (33)

Habitat for Humanity Lake Agassiz
Moorhead, MN
2024 build sponsor
$100,000
UND Center for Innovation Foundation
Grand Forks, ND
Equipment to support center for innovation entrepreneurial incubator
$63,659
Down Home
Fargo, ND
Giving Hearts Day and Supporting families emerging from homelessness
$53,800
United Way Cass Clay
Fargo, ND
Giving Hearts Day, Live United Partner, & FY25 Corporate Sponsorship
$42,000
American Red Cross
Sioux Fall, SD
Sound the Alarm Sponsorship
$15,000
YWCA Cass Clay
Fargo, ND
Giving Hearts Day
$15,000
TNT Kid's Fitness
Fargo, ND
Giving Hearts Day
$12,500
Homeward Animal Shelter
Fargo, ND
Rescuing and rehoming lost, abandoned, and surrendered animals
$10,500
Depelchin Childrens Center
Lubbock, TX
Funds to purchase supplies for welcome kits for children in foster care
$10,000
Jeremiah Program
Fargo, ND
Disrupting generational poverty, two generations at a time
$7,000
Wounded Warrior Project
Jacksonville, FL
Veterans services
$6,000
BIO Girls Inc
Fargo, ND
To support mission of improving the mental health of adolescent girls
$5,300

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Border States Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Border States Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 8 states.

In its most recent filing, Border States Foundation reported 33 itemized grants totaling $403.2K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include Habitat for Humanity Lake Agassiz, UND Center for Innovation Foundation, Down Home, among 32 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Border States Foundation is a private foundation based in North Dakota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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