Dakota Medical Foundation
Fargo, North Dakota · EIN 456012318 · Private foundation
Dakota Medical Foundation is a private foundation based in Fargo, North Dakota. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.3M in giving and $65.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 392 individual grants from this funder — $11.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Dakota Medical Foundation funds
Dakota Medical Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, criminal justice, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, rural communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Foundation Program support for Fill The Dome food drive, facilitate grant writing, Capacity Building, and the Giveback program | Fargo, ND | $424K | 2017 |
| Lend a Hand Up Program support for individuals experiencing a medical crisis by providing grocery and gas gift cards and boost grants. | Fargo, ND | $343K | 2023 |
| Lend a Hand Up Program support for individuals experiencing a medical crisis by providing grocery and gas gift cards and boost grants. | Fargo, ND | $340K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Dakota Medical Foundation
Dakota Medical Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at dakmed.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Dakota Medical Foundation
- Does Dakota Medical Foundation accept grant applications?
- Dakota Medical Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Dakota Medical Foundation fund?
- Dakota Medical Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Impact Foundation, Lend a Hand Up. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Dakota Medical Foundation give in grants?
- Dakota Medical Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.0M over 392 grants.
- Where is Dakota Medical Foundation located?
- Dakota Medical Foundation is based in Fargo, North Dakota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 456012318.
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