Harold and Dorothy Madson Foundation
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 45-0450400 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Susan Westerholm |
|---|---|
| Address | 3540 Pine Street, Omaha NE 68105 |
| Phone | 4023411360 |
| Form and materials | Grant request or requests for support |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | The Organization is designed to promote the efforts of qualified organizations primarily in the North Dakota/Minnesota region, with particular emphasis on charitable organizations which deal with human needs. |
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
86% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Cass Clay | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Fargo | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $25,000 |
| Village Family Service | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $25,000 |
| YWCA Cass Clay | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $25,000 |
| Dakota Boys Ranch | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $20,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Omaha, NE | Support for General Operations | $15,000 |
| DLCCC Inc | Detroit Lakes, MN | Support for General Operations | $15,000 |
| Groves Academy | St Louis Park, MN | Support for General Operations | $12,000 |
| Intercongregation Communities Association Inc | Minnetonka, MN | ICA Food Shelf | $11,000 |
| Cots | Petaluma, CA | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| Petaluma People Services | Petaluma, CA | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Omaha | Omaha, NE | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| NDSU Foundation | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| Mentor Me | Petaluma, CA | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | Support for General Operations | $7,000 |
| Becker County Food Pantry | Detroit Lakes, MN | Support for General Operations | $7,000 |
| Fraser LTD | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $6,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Fargo | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $5,000 |
| Siena Francis House | Omaha, NE | Support for General Operations | $5,000 |
| United Way Becker County | Detroit Lakes, MN | Support for General Operations | $4,000 |
| YMCA Camp Cormorant | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| Noticeability Inc | Cambridge, MA | Support for General Operations | $3,000 |
| Lakes Crisis Center | Detroit Lakes, MN | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| United Way-Valley of the Sun | Phoenix, AZ | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| BoysGirls Club of Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes, MN | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Fargo Public Schools Development | Fargo, ND | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Mpls, MN | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
| Layla Julien Foundation | Mpls, MN | Support for General Operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $405,250 | 29 |
| 2023 | $495,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620899349100222
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-0450400
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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