Grant Funders in Bismarck, ND
Bespoke Grants indexes 14 grant-making foundations headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota — together $39.7M in indexed annual giving. Their giving most often supports health care, higher education, faith-based (christian) and education. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Bismarck nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Bismarck
Ranked by giving in available IRS summaries. Filings may cover different years; these totals are not a current-year funding pool. Each links to a public overview and up to three sample grants. Full grant history and research tools require All access at $19/month.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Mary | $18.4M | 2024 |
| 2 | North Dakota Community Foundation | $8.0M | 2024 |
| 3 | Mdu Resources Foundation | $2.5M | 2023 |
| 4 | Bismarck State College Foundation | $1.8M | 2025 |
| 5 | Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation | $1.2M | 2024 |
| 6 | The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Inc | $1.2M | 2024 |
| 7 | Steer Inc | $1.2M | 2023 |
| 8 | Missouri Slope Areawide United Way | $1.1M | 2024 |
| 9 | Matpac Wrestling Club Inc | $999K | 2024 |
| 10 | North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corp | $787K | 2025 |
| 11 | Nd Association of Soil Conservation | $770K | 2020 |
| 12 | Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota | $671K | 2024 |
| 13 | St Alexius Medical Center | $586K | 2023 |
| 14 | State Historical Society of North Dakota | $525K | 2018 |
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