Helen R Ernst Charitable Trust
Historical FunderDevils Lake, North Dakota · EIN 45-6050423 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $395 and $790.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FELICIA ST PIERRE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 359, FORT TOTTEN ND 583350359 |
| Phone | 7012305814 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LOCATION ABOVE. |
| Deadlines | THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS THE LAST FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST BE ENROLLED OR ENROLLING IN AN ACCREDITED POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION AND MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE SPIRIT LAKE TRIBE AND REQUIRED TO CARRY 12 OR MORE CREDITS PER TERM WHILE MAINTAINING TERM AND CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 OR HIGHER ON A 4.0 SCALE. |
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
14% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Tribes Technical Colege | Bismarck, ND | Scholarships | $1,988 |
| Cankdeska Cikana Community College | Fort Totten, ND | Scholarships | $790 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | Scholarships | $500 |
| Chamberlain University | Addison, IL | Scholarships | $500 |
| Lake Region State College | Devils Lake, ND | Scholarships | $395 |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | Scholarships | $395 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College | Belcourt, ND | Scholarships | $198 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,766 | 7 |
| 2024 | $9,705 | 8 |
| 2023 | $7,432 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612159349100556
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6050423
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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