Helen Gough Foundation Trust
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 45-6014772 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARTHA HUNTER DIR HIGHER EDUCATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 FRONTAGE RD, NEW TOWN ND 58763 |
| Phone | 7016274112 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE LOCAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR'S OFFICE |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1ST |
| Restrictions | PRIMARILY FOR ENROLLED MEMBERS OF THE THREE AFFILLIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHHOLD RESERVATION, NORTH DAKOTA |
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
87% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Tribes Technical College | Bismarck, ND | Scholarships | $74,000 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | New Town, ND | Scholarships | $57,541 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | Scholarships | $32,000 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Scholarships | $22,000 |
| University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence, KS | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| The University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Montana State University Northern | Havre, MT | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of Jamestown | Jamestown, ND | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Minot State University | Minot, ND | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Austin Community College | Austin, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Mcpherson College | Mcpherson, KS | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Concordia University Texas | Austin, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Mid-America Christian University | Oklahoma City, OK | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Career Network Institute | Santa Ana, CA | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Genesee Community College | Batavia, NY | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Minnesota State Community & Technical College Foundation | Moorhead, MN | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Ihanktonwan Community College | Marty, SD | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | Bloomington, MN | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Sinte Greska University | Mission, SD | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarships | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $449,541 | 31 |
| 2024 | $435,701 | 34 |
| 2023 | $431,646 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101133
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6014772
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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