The Leonard Rydell Foundation
Historical FunderGrand Forks, North Dakota · EIN 45-0459133 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MATT JACOBSON ALERUS FINANCIAL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6001, GRAND FORKS ND 582066001 |
| Phone | 7017953200 |
| Form and materials | PRESCRIBED APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | JULY PRECEDING THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR |
| Restrictions | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ONLY - MAXIMUM OF $2,000 PER AWARD. |
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
91% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Alexandria Technical and Community College | Alexandria, MN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Southeast Community College | Beatrice, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| St John's University | Collegeville, MN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Minnesota - Morris | Morris, MN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Providence | Great Falls, MT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | Madison, WI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Winona State University | Winona, MN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349101326
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-0459133
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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