The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation
Historical FunderBismarck, North Dakota · EIN 45-6012703 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded71
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$34.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TAMI HELMERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1720 BURNT BOAT DR STE 206, BISMARCK ND 58502 |
| Phone | 7012550479 |
| LEACHFOUNDATION@MIDCONETWORK.COM | |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION AT WWW.LEACHFOUNDATION.ORG/APPLY |
| Deadlines | JUNE 30 WITH AWARDS MADE ANNUALLY IN NOVEMBER |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE APPROVED 501(C)(3) ENTITIES, PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST. |
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
12% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountrail County Medical Cntr Inc | Stanley, ND | Mountrail county medical ctr mri | $250,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Bismarck, ND | Program support for the care mobile | $250,000 |
| Bismarck State College Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Bavendick athletic center | $150,000 |
| Central Dakota Humane Society | Mandan, ND | New dog building project | $120,000 |
| Hope Manor Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Hope manor's operational sustainabil | $75,000 |
| Williston State College Foundation | Williston, ND | Support healthcare training facility | $60,000 |
| Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Structural impr to patient facility | $50,000 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | Fargo, ND | Harvesting hope capital campaign | $50,000 |
| State Historical Soc of Nd Fdn | Bismarck, ND | Support military gallery | $50,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Fdn | Medora, ND | Fund new building to house employees | $50,000 |
| Univerity of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Campus addition | $50,000 |
| University of Jamestown | Jamestown, ND | Voorhees chapel leadership | $50,000 |
| Western Nd Honor Flight | Bismarck, ND | Honor flight for veterans | $50,000 |
| 318 Project | Bismarck, ND | Human trafficking-survivor mentorshi | $40,000 |
| Missouri Slope Areawide United Way | Bismarck, ND | Dolly parton imagination library & b | $40,000 |
| Young Life- Bismarck & Mandan | Colorado Springs, CO | Funds for outreach and camp programs | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Disaster svc & svcs to armed forces | $34,000 |
| Abused Adult Resource Center | Bismarck, ND | Security camera/doorbell upgrade | $30,000 |
| The Nd Humanities Council | Bismarck, ND | America 250: history of american exe | $30,000 |
| Young Life- Standing Rock | Colorado Springs, CO | Youth ministry, camp program | $30,000 |
| Missouri Valley Family YMCA | Bismarck, ND | Y for all community programs | $25,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Pres Library Fd | Medora, ND | Pledge commitment - yr 5 0F 5 | $20,000 |
| Bismarck Library Foundation Inc | Bismarck, ND | Summer reading 2026 at bvmpl | $17,500 |
| Ao1 Foundation Inc | Zionsville, IN | Camp conquerors | $15,000 |
| Bismarck-Mandan Orchestral Assoc | Bismarck, ND | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Capital City Young Guns | Mandan, ND | Young gun expansion program | $15,000 |
| Dakota Stage Inc | Bismarck, ND | Main stage season 47 (25-26) | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Fargo, ND | Grant wishes for ill children | $15,000 |
| Morton Cty Council on Aging Inc | Mandan, ND | Nutrition program for elderly | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Greater Bismarck-Mandan Area | Mandan, ND | 2026 rebuilding day | $15,000 |
| Welcome House Inc | Bismarck, ND | Provide transitional housing for fam | $15,000 |
| Central Dakota Children's Choir | Bismarck, ND | Edu outreach/elem music class/ alumn | $12,500 |
| Dacotah Fdn Bis-Man Mentor Squad | Bismarck, ND | Bis-Man mentor squad | $10,500 |
| Aid Incorporated | Mandan, ND | Aid inc help center or general opera | $10,000 |
| Bio Girls Inc | Fargo, ND | Bio girls - bismarck-mandan, nd- '26 | $10,000 |
| Bismarck Global Neighbors | Bismarck, ND | Community connector program | $10,000 |
| Bismarck State College Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Bismarck Youth Baseball Inc | Bismarck, ND | Babe ruth & amer legion exp- yr 3 | $10,000 |
| Burleigh Cty Cncl on Agingsr Adult | Bismarck, ND | Connection cafe A/V system | $10,000 |
| Dakota Pro Musica | Bismarck, ND | Esther- the beautiful queen- america | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Expanding fca's impact & new staff | $10,000 |
| Heaven's Helpers Soup Caf | Bismarck, ND | Heavens helpers go discipline | $10,000 |
| International Music Camp Inc | Minot, ND | Scholarship for campers | $10,000 |
| Jr Acheivement USA | St Paul, MN | Jr achievement n of nd 25-26 | $10,000 |
| Long X Arts Fdn | Watford City, ND | Cultural connections programming | $10,000 |
| Minot State University- Special Edu | Minot, ND | Special edu programs student support | $10,000 |
| Ndsu Foundation | Fargo, ND | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Nexus-Path Family Healing | Fargo, ND | Mental health serv for youth | $10,000 |
| North Dakota Gateway to Science Cen | Bismarck, ND | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northern Plains Dance | Bismarck, ND | Outreach initiatives thru northern p | $10,000 |
| Stepping Stone Ministries | Bismarck, ND | Medical respite center | $10,000 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College | Belcourt, ND | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Jamestown | Jamestown, ND | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Nd Alumni Assoc Fdn | Grand Forks, ND | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America- Northern Li | Fargo, ND | Bis-Man center for scouting | $8,000 |
| Girl Scouts Dakota Horizon | Sioux Falls, SD | Leadership experience program for ad | $8,000 |
| The Village Fam Service Cntr | Fargo, ND | Mental health support under/uninsure | $8,000 |
| Bismarck Art & Galleries Assoc | Bismarck, ND | Monthly exhibits | $7,500 |
| Hospice of Red River Valley Dba Hia | Fargo, ND | Bis area grief & bereavement program | $7,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston State College Foundation | Williston, ND | Support healthcare training facility | $240,000 |
| Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Structural impr to patient facility | $200,000 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | Fargo, ND | Support property purchase | $200,000 |
| State Historical Society of Nd Fdn | Bismarck, ND | Support military gallery | $200,000 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Yr 2 of 5 military student center | $150,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Fdn | Medora, ND | Construction of employee housing | $100,000 |
| Western Nd Honor Flight | Bismarck, ND | Honor flight for veterans | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,015,000 | 78 |
| 2024 | $1,951,000 | 78 |
| 2023 | $1,460,000 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611489349100751
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6012703
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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