The Minot Area Community Foundation works directly with nonprofit organizations across Minot & the surrounding region to help fund their missions and strengthen their long-term stability. As of June 30, 2026, the Foundation has awarded grants totaling over $25 million.
The Foundation awards grants from charitable funds that donors establish to give back to the community in a permanent way. Nonprofits partner with us in a variety of ways: applying for grant funding, establishing an Agency Endowment Fund for long-term financial stability, or connecting with other funding sources active in the community.
As the center for community giving, we strive to be a resource for local charitable organizations. Explore a variety of community funding opportunities and resources available to support your organization and its mission.
This can provide nonprofits with long-term financial stability while offering access to professional investment management. Learn how establishing an endowment fund can help strengthen your organization's financial future.
We know our local nonprofit community and strive to be a trusted resource for organizations doing meaningful work in our area. Find tools, resources and information designed to help your nonprofit thrive.
“I think the first impact I really saw was when I came to Minot Area Community Foundation. It was such an easy process and that was the first positive step…”
— Sara Medalen
“If we were going to do this on our own, it would be hard for us to connect the dots. But through organizations in our community that are focused on similar guidelines, we have the golden opportunity to share what we have been blessed with.”
— Gerald Roise
Applications are accepted on a continual basis and reviewed every other month.
Projects that propose practical solutions to community problems, respond to changing or emerging community needs, promote cooperation among nonprofits without duplicating efforts, leverage other funding or resources, and encourage sustainability and volunteer participation.
Yes, through an Agency Endowment Fund, which offers long-term financial stability and professional investment management. See Agency Endowment Funds.
MACF's Community Investment Advisors review discretionary grants and make recommendations to the Board of Directors, which maintains full discretion over all grant-making decisions.
Contact Staci Kenney, Finance & Program Director
