Vincent Gaffney Foundation
Historical FunderWilliston, North Dakota · EIN 36-3507945 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Brittany Lyons Trust Officer Americ |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 1446, Williston ND 588021446 |
| Phone | 7017744122 |
| Form and materials | In addition to applicants name, date of birth, grade school, address, and phone number, the application requests the name of the applicant's guardian and reason for application. If applicable, the estimate of any procedure to be performed must accompany the application. In addition, the guardian's most recent tax return must be included with the application. Call for applications. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | For health, welfare, & feeding of needy children under the age of 18 years. |
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
88% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Medicine Lake | Medical Lake, WA | Pool for community's children | $30,000 |
| The City of Scobey | Scobey, MT | Splash Pad for community's children | $30,000 |
| St Joseph's Catholic School | Williston, ND | Purchase lunch tables and dishwasher for students | $15,000 |
| Town of Medicine Lake | Medical Lake, WA | Pool for community's children | $10,000 |
| Roosevelt Co School District 65 - Froid School - AgEd Program | Scobey, MT | To purchase a CNC plasma table for children | $10,000 |
| Froid Public Schools BPA Chapter (Business Professionals of America) | Froid, MT | Leadership Conference for students | $7,000 |
| Froid School Foundation | Froid, MT | To update the concession stand in the gym entrance with the shop work | $2,500 |
| Plentywood Schools | Plentywood, MT | Robotics curricular for students | $1,730 |
| Roosevelt Medical Center | Culbertson, MT | Operation Safe Halloween for children | $550 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($19,629). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,409 | 20 |
| 2023 | $88,954 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102660
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3507945
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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