The Minot Area Community Foundation is a leading voice and catalyst for connecting donors, nonprofit organizations, professional advisors, community leaders, and other partners to inspire charitable giving and improve the quality of life in communities in our area.
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Meet the Donation Station
Our mobile donation trailer collects non-perishable food items at community events across the Minot area, and every fall, our Challenge Grant turns those donations into even more support for local food pantries. Since 2017, the Donation Station has collected over 104,748 pounds of food and helped grant $57,854 back into the community.
A public, grantmaking charity, dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined, geographic region.
Bring together the financial resources of individuals, families and businesses to support non-profits in their communities.
Play a key role in identifying and solving community problems.
Offer numerous types of grantmaking programs including donor-advised funds, endowments, scholarships, field-of-interest funds, giving circles and more.
In Their Own Words
“It feels really great when you can fulfill a need…that’s why we started the endowment.”
— John & Kelly Butz
“It matters to give back, and our community won’t be stronger unless we all are willing to be part of the greater good…I really think everybody can give something.”
— Sabrina Herrmann
“The attribute of the Foundation that I appreciate the most is that donor intent is so important.”
The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce its July 2026
Investing in our community for over 25 years.
The Minot Area Community Foundation is a leading voice and catalyst for connecting donors, nonprofit organizations, professional advisors, community leaders, and other partners to inspire charitable giving and improve the quality of life in communities in our area.