Burgum Foundation
Invitation OnlyArthur, North Dakota · EIN 47-5349180 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$16,375
Total assets$17.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $52,218.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Education programming | $145,659 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Tuition support | $137,813 |
| FM Area Foundation | Fargo, SD | Operational support | $114,667 |
| Valley City State University | Valley City, ND | Educational materials | $70,000 |
| Nexus Path Family Healing | Fargo, ND | Rural TCM program | $69,738 |
| Wilton Public School | Wilton, ND | School based support | $60,000 |
| Wahpeton Public School | Wahpeton, ND | Tuition support | $52,349 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | Arlington, VA | ND programming | $52,218 |
| UND Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Rural teacher tuition | $50,016 |
| Growing Small Towns | Oakes, ND | Rural Entrepreneurship support | $45,000 |
| Dakotas United Methodist Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Spirit Lake programming | $42,762 |
| Swift Eagle | Avon, CO | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Haley's Hope | West Fargo, ND | Literacy tutoring | $20,375 |
| South Valley Special Education Unit | Hankinson, ND | General support | $16,737 |
| YoungLife | Minneapolis, MN | Youth ministry | $16,375 |
| Hettinger Public School | Hettinger, ND | Student materials | $15,000 |
| Park River Public School | Park River, ND | Mental health | $15,000 |
| Linton Public Schools | Linton, ND | Tuition support | $11,378 |
| Northern Cass Public School | Hunter, ND | Dollars for Scholars | $9,420 |
| Define the Fight | Hunter, ND | Youth programming | $7,500 |
| ND Governor's Office | Bismarck, ND | Education summit | $7,500 |
| TNT Kid's Fitness | Fargo, ND | Able in School | $7,000 |
| Underwood Public Schools | Underwood, ND | 3D printers | $7,000 |
| Carrington Public School | Carrington, ND | Able in School | $6,500 |
| Harvery Public Schools | Harvey, ND | Cybersecurity training | $6,500 |
| Emerging Prairie | Fargo, ND | TedX | $3,000 |
| Richland 44 FFA | Colfax, ND | Service project | $1,905 |
| Center-Stanton Public School | Center, ND | Able in School | $1,500 |
| Hazen Public School | Hazen, ND | Able in School | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,019,412 | 29 |
| 2023 | $965,004 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5349180
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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