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Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation

Fargo, North Dakota  ·  EIN 456010377  ·  Private foundation

Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation is a private foundation based in Fargo, North Dakota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $6.4M in grants paid and $106.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 832 individual grants from this funder — $29.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$6.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$106.7M
Total assets
832
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation funds

Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, indigenous, youth pop.

childrenindigenousyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
GENERAL OPERATING
Bismarck, ND$2.1M2020
The Capstone Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
Fargo, ND$2.0M2022
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
GENERAL SUPPORT
Medora, ND$1.5M2022
Anne Carlson Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Fargo, ND$1.0M2022
Anne Carlson Center
SUPPORT LAND PURCHASE
Fargo, ND$1.0M2023
Oak Grove Lutheran School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Fargo, ND$900K2024
Duke University School of Medicine
COVID-19 VACCINE RESEARCH
Durham, NC$600K2020
The Capstone Academy
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Fargo, ND$500K2023
Kindred Youth Baseball
GENERAL SUPPORT
Kindred, ND$500K2023
Prairie Roots Food Cooperative
GENERAL SUPPORT
Fargo, ND$337K2017
Phi Chapter Theta Chi Holding Company
MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENTS TO EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS OF THE CHAPTER HOUSE
Fargo, ND$315K2017
Hospice of the Red River Valley Dba Hia Hospice
GENERAL SUPPORT ,HOSPICE HOUSE
Fargo, ND$256K2024
Sanford Health Foundation
$250,000-TEIKEN ACADEMY, $1,294-FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY FUND, $2,115-GENERAL SUPPORT
Fargo, ND$253K2022
Umd Newman Catholic Campus Ministry
GENERAL SUPPORT
Duluth, MN$250K2023
Umd Newman Catholic Campus Ministry
SEEDS OF FAITH CAMPAIGN
Duluth, MN$250K2024

Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.0M
2018$1.7M
2020$5.3M
2022$8.5M
2023$5.8M
2024$5.6M

How to apply for funding from Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation

Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at areafoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation

Does Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation accept grant applications?
Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation fund?
Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, The Capstone Academy, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation give in grants?
Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation reported $6.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.1M over 832 grants.
Where is Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation located?
Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation is based in Fargo, North Dakota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 456010377.
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About this profile. This page is built from Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.