Centurion Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Fargo, North Dakota · EIN 87-3351799 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$10M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$1,000,000
Total assets$157.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
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
72% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehead Institute | Cambridge, MA | Medical research | $2,500,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Medical research | $1,016,666 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Education | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Boston, MA | Medical | $1,000,000 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead Foundation | Moorhead, MN | Education | $1,000,000 |
| MIT - Ai Cures | Cambridge, MA | Scientific research | $1,000,000 |
| Society for Science & the Public | Washington, DC | Scientific research | $900,000 |
| 3535 Foundation | Fargo, ND | Religious | $500,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Education | $500,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Medical research | $350,000 |
| Community Baptist Church | Fargo, ND | Religious | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,966,666 | 11 |
| 2023 | $5,633,334 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103674
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3351799
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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