Border States Foundation
Invitation OnlyFargo, North Dakota · EIN 92-3214972 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$635K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$13.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation | Fargo, ND | Innovate28 - cultivating regional growth in Fargo-Moorhead | $200,000 |
| UND Center for Innovation Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Equipment to support center for innovation entrepreneurial incubator | $114,736 |
| Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity | Moorhead, MN | Support for 2025 Build | $100,000 |
| Down Home | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $50,000 |
| United Way of Cass-Clay | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $25,000 |
| YWCA Cass Clay | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $15,000 |
| TNT Kid's Fitness | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $12,500 |
| United Way of Cass-Clay | Fargo, ND | LIVE United Partner | $12,000 |
| BIO Girls Inc | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $10,000 |
| The Justin Wren Foundation | Austin, TX | Support for providing clean water, education, and empowerment to Pygmy communities in Africa | $10,000 |
| Schmidt Healing Hearts Foundation | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $8,402 |
| Heart-N-Soul Community Cafe Inc | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $8,000 |
| Homeward Animal Shelter Inc | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $7,656 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $7,095 |
| BIO Girls Inc | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $6,535 |
| Leflore County Humane Society | Greenwood, MS | Support to provide protection, shelter, food, and medical care for cats and dogs | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | Funds to support Walk and Roll Chicago - 8Y5LAVPO | $5,000 |
| Schmidt Healing Hearts Foundation | Fargo, ND | Support for young people diagnosed with rare diseases such as CTEPH, POVD, heart failure, or those in need of heart or lung transplants | $5,000 |
| Tri-City United Soccer Club | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $5,000 |
| North Dakota FFA Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $5,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $4,855 |
| 4 Luv of Dog Rescue | Moorhead, MN | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $4,855 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of America | Phoenix, AZ | Support for fulfilling the wishes of seriously ill children | $2,500 |
| Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | Community support | $2,000 |
| Great North Pole | West Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $1,867 |
| Hope Blooms | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $1,681 |
| Hope Inc | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $1,120 |
| Essentia Health Foundation | Fargo, ND | Funds to support patient care, advanced medical technology, and community health programs | $1,000 |
| Hope Blooms | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $1,000 |
| Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | Support for Giving Hearts Day | $934 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $634,736 | 30 |
| 2024 | $403,159 | 34 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612309349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-3214972
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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