Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation
Historical FunderWilliston, North Dakota · EIN 92-2341347 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHERYL POWERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1020 42ND ST EAST, WILLISTON ND 58801 |
| Phone | 7015704164 |
| CHERYL@POWERSND.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION TO THE FOUNDATION MUST INCLUDE A DETAIL LETTER DESCRIBING THE NEED AND PURPOSE FOR THE FUNDS. A FOLLOW UP IMPACT LETTER DESCRIBING THE USE OF FUNDS WILL BE REQUIRED 60 DAYS AFTER DISTRIBUTION OR 60 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF SPONSORED EVENT IF APPLICABLE. AWARDS OVER 1 MILLION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN INCREMENTS OF 250,000 AND PROOF OF USE OF EACH INCREMENT IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND WILL BE REVIEWED AT BOARD MEETINGS. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS WILL BE FOCUSED IN THE WILLISTON CITY AND WILLIAMS COUNTY AREA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Lutheran Home | Williston, ND | Nursing home resident care | $500,000 |
| Family Crisis Shelter | Williston, ND | Domestic abuse support | $100,000 |
| Eckert Foundation | Williston, ND | Support troubled children | $50,000 |
| Harmonic Creative World | Williston, ND | Help youth W/ cost of instruments | $50,000 |
| Wprd Foundation | Williston, ND | Endowment fund | $40,000 |
| Christmas for Kids | Williston, ND | Christmas gifts for needy children | $20,000 |
| St Joseph's School | Williston, ND | New 8th grade addition | $11,000 |
| Northern Plain-Youth for Christ | Williston, ND | Program support for youth | $11,000 |
| Chi-St Alexius | Williston, ND | Diabetic education/supplies for need | $10,000 |
| Impact Foundation-Tech4kids | Fargo, ND | Refurbished computers for kids | $10,000 |
| Upper Missouri Ministries-Spring Br | Epping, ND | Bible camp support | $10,000 |
| Fire & Iron | Williston, ND | Local firemen, law enf, & military | $10,000 |
| Western Star Literacy Center | Williston, ND | Literacy supplies & tutoring | $10,000 |
| Wprd Foundation | Williston, ND | Support programs williston parks | $10,000 |
| Olive Motherhood Foundation | Williston, ND | Support single mothers | $10,000 |
| The Stone Foundation | Williston, ND | Autistic & special needs programs | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $862,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $780,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $680,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610899349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-2341347
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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