Offutt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFargo, North Dakota · EIN 26-6574983 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$9.6M
Organizations funded110
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$380.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
56% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia | Moorhead, MN | General operating | $6,000,000 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Vision 2030 campaign | $625,000 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | 2030 campaign research | $500,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Fargo mobile pack 2024 | $250,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library | Bismarck, ND | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| YWCA | Fargo, ND | Lantern light | $250,000 |
| Northwestern Minnesota Synod | Moorhead, MN | Elca development office | $230,000 |
| Democracy Prep Public School | New York, NY | Global citizens & empower | $190,500 |
| Oak Grove Lutheran School | Fargo, ND | Capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Anne Carlsen Center | Jamestown, ND | Pathways for the future | $100,000 |
| New Life Center | Fargo, ND | South fargo thrift store | $100,000 |
| Angels Hockey | Fargo, ND | Arena project | $100,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | Garrity ophthalmology | $100,000 |
| Northwestern Minnesota Synod | Moorhead, MN | Ghd, mn max, rural revival | $60,000 |
| Valley Christian Counsel | St Paul, MN | Building expansion | $50,000 |
| Valley City State University | Valley City, ND | Forward together | $50,000 |
| Eastern North Dakota Synod | Fargo, ND | Development director | $50,000 |
| Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | Pro tech program | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Fargo, ND | General operating | $30,000 |
| Abused Adult Resource Center | Bismarck, ND | Seed of hope renovation | $25,000 |
| North Dakota State University Development Foundation | Fargo, ND | P2p | $25,000 |
| Village in Partnership | Allentown, NJ | People of malawi | $20,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Map the system | $15,000 |
| Memory Cafe | Fargo, ND | Giving hearts day 2024 | $12,500 |
| Nexus-Path Family Healing | Fargo, ND | School case management | $12,500 |
| Heart of Clay | Moorhead, MN | Outreach & staff expansion | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Private College | St Paul, MN | Innovation scholars | $10,000 |
| Hope Manor Foundation Inc | Bismarck, ND | Cb-Scholarships, hygiene | $8,000 |
| Lisbon Fire Department | Lisbon, ND | Cb-Rescue equipment | $8,000 |
| Northern Cass Community Health & Wellness Center | Hunter, ND | Cb-Supplies training kits | $8,000 |
| Christine Community Fire District | Christine, ND | Cb-Thermal camera | $7,760 |
| Farm in the Dell | Moorhead, MN | Cater taters match | $7,360 |
| California Mid-Winter Fair Heritage Foundation Inc | El Centro, CA | Cb-Replacement fence | $6,800 |
| Food in Need of Distribution | Indo, CA | Cb-Kids summer market | $6,800 |
| Fossil Rims Natural History Museum | Billings, MT | Cb-Equip and travel expenses | $6,800 |
| Junior Achievement North | West Fargo, ND | Cb-Company of the year | $6,800 |
| Kinship Mountain Ministry | Deadwood, SD | Cb-Ag enrichment youth | $6,800 |
| Lincoln Volunteer Fire Dept | Lincoln, TX | Cb-Turnout gear | $6,800 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Eugene, OR | Cb-Grow staff | $6,800 |
| The Dinner Bell | Soap Lake, WA | Cb-Fund meal service 2nd | $6,800 |
| Afterschool Tlc | Sioux Falls, SD | Cb-Fund P/T employees | $6,400 |
| Bbe Elementary School | Brooten, MN | Cb-Swing set | $6,400 |
| Casper Childrens Chorale | Casper, WY | Cb-Expand program | $6,400 |
| Henning Firemans Relief Association | Henning, MN | Cb-Trauma bags | $6,400 |
| Lynd Public School | Lynd, MN | Cb-Prep land hort class | $6,400 |
| North Dakota Archery Alliance | West Fargo, ND | Cb-Fund new participants | $6,400 |
| Rocksolid Community Teen Center | Brush Praire, WA | Cb-Operating funds | $6,400 |
| Aberdeen Catholic School System | Aberdeen, SD | Cb-Lighting upgrade - roncalli nearly new | $6,400 |
| YMCA of Cass & Clay County | Fargo, ND | Pay intern sponsorship | $6,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Afsp) Nd Chapter | Fargo, ND | Cb-Increase program outreach | $6,000 |
| Armory Arts & Events Center | Park Rapids, MN | Cb-Building repair/upgrad | $6,000 |
| Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 42-1 | Minot, ND | Cb-Various expenses for | $6,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church | Minot, ND | Cb-Building campaign | $6,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the Rrv | Fargo, ND | Cb-Safety & security measures | $6,000 |
| Roslyn Volunteer Fire Dept | Roslyn, SD | Cb-Protective gear | $6,000 |
| Concordia Football | Moorhead, MN | All region sponsor | $5,000 |
| Wadena County 4-H | Wadena, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hubbard County 4-H | Park Rapids, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Churches United for the Homeless | Moorhead, MN | Giving hearts day 2024 | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | Giving hearts day 2024 | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 110 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,568,220 | 114 |
| 2023 | $10,336,207 | 112 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6574983
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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