Dr Calvin K Fercho Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFargo, North Dakota · EIN 20-3781283 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$104K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
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
36% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Family Servic | Fargo, ND | General support | $10,000 |
| The Outdoor Adventure Foundation | Fargo, ND | General support | $10,000 |
| Lend a Hand Up | Fargo, ND | General support | $10,000 |
| YMCA Northern Sky Foundation | Fargo, ND | General support | $10,000 |
| New Life Center | Fargo, ND | General support for homeless program | $7,500 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | Fargo, ND | General support | $7,500 |
| Fargo Public Schools Dev Found | Fargo, ND | General support | $7,500 |
| Churches United for the Homeless | Moorhead, MN | General support | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Minnetonka, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| YWCA Cass Clay | Fargo, ND | General support | $5,000 |
| Plains Art Museum | Fargo, ND | Capital improvements | $5,000 |
| Nd School for the Blind Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | General support | $3,000 |
| Wilderness River Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Patriot Assistance Dogs | Deroit Lakes, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Project 412 | Detroit Lakes, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Homeward Animal Shelter | Fargo, ND | General support | $2,500 |
| Shoreham Chapel | Detroit Lakes, MN | Capital improvements | $2,000 |
| Lake View Township | Detroit Lakes, MN | Playground equipment | $1,500 |
| Dakota Junior Golf Association | Bismarck, ND | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $87,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611129349100626
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3781283
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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