Private foundation · EIN 92-3214972

Border States Foundation

Preselected only

Fargo, ND

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2026-03-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202612309349100416
Total assets (EOY)$13,121,989
Grants paid$434,736
Typical (median) grant$6,268
Grants listed30
Giving in home state (ND)80%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K10
$5K–$25K15
$25K–$100K2
$100K+3

Smallest $934 · Largest $200,000

Geographic focus

ND
80%
MN
17%
TX
2%
MS
1%
IL
1%
AZ
0%

Common purposes

givingheartsmedicalcarefundsheartcommunityinnovatecultivatingregionalgrowthfargomoorheadequipmentcenter

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$0$10,675,6690
2024$1,162,273$11,634,08033
2025$434,736$13,121,98930

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

This foundation checked Part XV line 2 of its 990-PF: it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development CorporationFargo, NDInnovate28 - cultivating regional growth in Fargo-Moorhead$200,000
Und Center For Innovation FoundationGrand Forks, NDEquipment to support center for innovation entrepreneurial incubator$114,736
Lake Agassiz Habitat For HumanityMoorhead, MNSupport for 2025 Build$100,000
Down HomeFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$50,000
United Way Of Cass-ClayFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$25,000
Ywca Cass ClayFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$15,000
Tnt Kid'S FitnessFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$12,500
United Way Of Cass-ClayFargo, NDLIVE United Partner$12,000
Bio Girls IncFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$10,000
The Justin Wren FoundationAustin, TXSupport for providing clean water, education, and empowerment to Pygmy communities in Africa$10,000
Schmidt Healing Hearts FoundationFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$8,402
Heart-N-Soul Community Cafe IncFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$8,000
Homeward Animal Shelter IncFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$7,656
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The Red River ValleyFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$7,095
Bio Girls IncFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$6,535
Leflore County Humane SocietyGreenwood, MSSupport to provide protection, shelter, food, and medical care for cats and dogs$6,000
American Cancer SocietyChicago, ILFunds to support Walk and Roll Chicago - 8Y5LAVPO$5,000
Schmidt Healing Hearts FoundationFargo, NDSupport for young people diagnosed with rare diseases such as CTEPH, POVD, heart failure, or those in need of heart or l$5,000
Tri-City United Soccer ClubFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$5,000
North Dakota Ffa FoundationBismarck, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$5,000
Jeremiah ProgramFargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$4,855
4 Luv Of Dog RescueMoorhead, MNSupport for Giving Hearts Day$4,855
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of AmericaPhoenix, AZSupport for fulfilling the wishes of seriously ill children$2,500
Furniture Mission Of The Red River ValleyFargo, NDCommunity support$2,000
Great North PoleWest Fargo, NDSupport for Giving Hearts Day$1,867
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