When disaster strikes, the Minot Area Community Foundation is prepared to help our community respond, recover, and rebuild. Through the generosity of donors, partnerships with local organizations, and strategic grantmaking, the Foundation is positioned to connect charitable resources with community needs when they matter most.
Disasters and emergencies can happen unexpectedly, but having the right resources and partnerships in place allows our community to respond more effectively.
Since 2014, the Minot Area Community Foundation has participated in the Philanthropic Preparedness, Resiliency, and Emergency Partnership (PPREP), a regional initiative focused on strengthening the disaster preparedness and response capabilities of community foundations.
In 2017, MACF established its Disaster Response & Recovery Fund to provide a dedicated charitable resource for responding to future emergencies. The fund allows the Foundation to mobilize donations, coordinate with community partners, and direct financial assistance to organizations addressing critical needs.
As a trusted community partner, MACF works to understand the needs of our region and the organizations equipped to address them. When disaster strikes, these relationships help us identify opportunities for meaningful support, both in the immediate aftermath and throughout the recovery process.
The Minot Area Community Foundation has a history of helping our region navigate unexpected challenges. From natural disasters to public health emergencies, the Foundation has worked alongside donors, nonprofits, and community partners to provide financial resources when our community needs them most.
2011 Souris River Flood
In June 2011, the Souris River flood devastated the Minot area, displacing thousands of residents and causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, and community facilities.
In response, the Minot Area Community Foundation established the Minot Area Recovery Fund to coordinate charitable contributions and support recovery efforts throughout the region.
More than $7.5 million was raised and distributed through the fund, providing critical financial support to help the community recover and rebuild.
The Foundation worked alongside donors, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to direct funding where it was needed most. These efforts supported both immediate recovery needs and the long-term process of rebuilding our community.
The Foundation’s commitment to flood recovery continued well beyond the initial disaster, including additional grants to support organizations and community facilities affected by the flood.
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
When the COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges in 2020, the Minot Area Community Foundation activated its Disaster Response & Recovery Fund to support our community.
The Foundation initially committed $25,000 to the fund and invited additional contributions from individuals, businesses, and charitable partners.
Through this effort, MACF provided financial assistance to nonprofit organizations responding to increased community needs and the operational challenges brought on by the pandemic.
More than $89,000 was distributed in grants and meal assistance, including:
Additional support was also provided to local soup kitchens and food pantries, helping ensure individuals and families had access to essential resources during a time of uncertainty.
The Foundation waived administrative fees associated with the Disaster Response & Recovery Fund, allowing donations to directly support community needs.
Every disaster presents unique challenges, but our commitment remains the same: to connect generosity with community needs.
Whether responding to an immediate emergency or supporting long-term recovery, the Minot Area Community Foundation is committed to working alongside donors, nonprofits, and community partners to help our region move forward.
Together, we can make a difference when it matters most.
