Myra Foundation
Historical FunderGrand Forks, North Dakota · EIN 45-0215088 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$761K
Organizations funded85
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$15.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,208 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MYRA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 13536, GRAND FORKS ND 582083536 |
| Phone | 7017392927 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE MYRA FOUNDATION WEBSITE OR BY MAIL. FOR APPLICATIONS SENT BY MAIL, THE REQUIRED LIST OF INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE MYRA FOUNDATION WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ANYTIME; DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AT YEAR END. |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY LIMITED TO LOCAL GEOGRAPHIC AREA. |
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
3% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Myra foundation scholarships | $54,000 |
| Grand Forks Children's Museum Inc | Grand Forks, ND | Grand forks children's museum inc. naming opportunity | $50,000 |
| Empire Arts Center | Grand Forks, ND | Is it cold in here? | $30,000 |
| United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks & Area | Grand Forks, ND | Backpack program | $30,000 |
| Circle of Friends Animal Shelterhumane Society of Grand Forks | Grand Forks, ND | 2026 myra spay and neuter, medical and outreach | $25,000 |
| Grand Forks Senior Center | Grand Forks, ND | Senior meals | $25,000 |
| St Joseph's Social Care | Grand Forks, ND | Emergency assistance program | $25,000 |
| Northlands Rescue Mission Inc | Grand Forks, ND | Roof top units maintenance for dorm | $20,400 |
| Grand Forks County Water Resource District | Grand Forks, ND | Myra arboretum | $20,000 |
| Special Olympics North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | 2026 state soccer & bocce tournament | $20,000 |
| Valley Senior Living Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Tufte manor interior renovation continued 2025-2026 | $17,500 |
| Grand Forks County Historical Society | Grand Forks, ND | Myra pavilion paver maintenance and campbell house painting | $17,280 |
| Grand Forks Public Library | Grand Forks, ND | Connect our community - pollinator garden | $15,000 |
| North Dakota Museum of Art | Grand Forks, ND | Myra foundation presents: concerts in the galleries, 2025-2026 | $14,000 |
| The Grand Forks Salvation Army | Roseville, MN | Homeless prevention in grand forks | $12,500 |
| Grand Cities Children's Choir | Grand Forks, ND | Lullabye | $12,000 |
| Hospice of the Red River Valley | Fargo, ND | Grand forks county grief and bereavement programming | $12,000 |
| Altru Health Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Wheels, water, and wellness: grand forks safe kids safety workshops | $10,000 |
| Bio Girls | Fargo, ND | Bio girls grand forks/east grand forks 2026 | $10,000 |
| Grand Forks Children's Museum Inc | Grand Forks, ND | "Full steam ahead", gfcm pop-museum, 2026 community event | $10,000 |
| Manvel Community Center Incorporated | Manvel, ND | Appliances. | $10,000 |
| Nd Ballet Company | Grand Forks, ND | Inspiring culture, performance, and community engagement through dance | $10,000 |
| Northwood Deaconess Health Center | Northwood, ND | Glidescope core with bflex & go2 monitor kit | $10,000 |
| Northwood Park District | Northwood, ND | Pickleball/Basketball court renovation | $10,000 |
| Santa Claus Girls | Grand Forks, ND | Santa claus girls 2025 distribution | $10,000 |
| Community Violence Intervention Center | Grand Forks, ND | Safe access initiative: enhancing security for victims and staff at cvic | $9,158 |
| Manvel Park Board | Manvel, ND | Concession building exterior remodel project | $9,000 |
| Manvel Public School | Manvel, ND | Swing sets for playground | $8,850 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | Und theatre genie | $8,500 |
| Artwise | Grand Forks, ND | School mandalas project | $8,000 |
| Greater Grand Forks Fair & Exhibition | Grand Forks, ND | Fairgrounds emergency notification system | $7,500 |
| Myally Health | Grand Forks, ND | Prescription medication assistance for individuals in need | $7,500 |
| Myally Health | Grand Forks, ND | Patient financial assistance for individuals in need | $7,500 |
| The Village Family Service Center | Fargo, ND | Removing barriers for under/uninsured behavioral health in grand forks area. | $7,000 |
| Muddy Waters Clay Center | Grand Forks, ND | Critical equipment - pottery wheels | $6,943 |
| Thompson Music Boosters | Thompson, ND | Clavinova keyboard fundraiser | $6,650 |
| Red River Valley Athleticsorg | Grand Forks, ND | Vaulting to new heights | $5,952 |
| Grand Forks Public Schools | Grand Forks, ND | Myra jazz festival 2026 | $5,500 |
| Circle of Friends Animal Shelterhumane Society of Grand Forks | Grand Forks, ND | Grant rewards | $5,000 |
| Edna Ralston Library | Larimore, ND | Summer/Winter reading programming and operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons | Sioux Falls, SD | Girl scouts leadership experience | $5,000 |
| Grand Forks Foundation for Education Inc | Grand Forks, ND | The little red reading bus | $5,000 |
| Grand Forks Parks & Recreation Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Interactive play panels - first seasons community center | $5,000 |
| Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre | Grand Forks, ND | The magic of into the woods | $5,000 |
| Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra | Grand Forks, ND | Young audiences concert, concerto competition, chamber music festival outreach activities | $5,000 |
| Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals | Grand Forks, ND | Meet me in my community - building connections through career exploration | $5,000 |
| Journey Home Animal Rescue | Emerado, ND | A place called home kennel attendants at journey home | $5,000 |
| Lake Agassiz Elementary PTO | Grand Forks, ND | Lake agassiz playground update | $5,000 |
| Larimore Park Board | Larimore, ND | Larimore complex - storage expansion | $5,000 |
| North Dakota Quarterly (Und) | Grand Forks, ND | North dakota quarterly publishing subvention | $5,000 |
| North Dakota Shakespeare Festival Co Community Foundation of Gf Egf and Re | Grand Forks, ND | Shakespeare's macbeth and will week | $5,000 |
| Northern Valley Youth Orchestras | Grand Forks, ND | Nvyo : encore, continued! | $5,000 |
| Pembina Gorge Foundation Dba Frost Fire Park and Frost Fire Summer Theatre | Grand Forks, ND | Grand forks county invasion tour | $5,000 |
| Public Art Comission | Grand Forks, ND | Artfest 2026 | $5,000 |
| Red River Children's Advocacy Center | Fargo, ND | Red river children's advocacy center - grand forks mental health support initiative | $5,000 |
| The Empty State Theatre Co Community Foundation of Gf Egf and Region | Grand Forks, ND | Summer musical production | $5,000 |
| The Summer Performing Arts Company | Grand Forks, ND | Spa 2026 music opportunities | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund | Grand Forks, ND | Women's fund leadership academy | $5,000 |
| Youth Works | Grand Forks, ND | Day report | $5,000 |
| Youth Works | Grand Forks, ND | Diversion | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 85 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $760,669 | 85 |
| 2024 | $716,773 | 75 |
| 2023 | $703,649 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102380
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-0215088
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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