Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis Park, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.0 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,000 | 15 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $128,000 | 17 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2.9 million |
| North Dakota | 4 | $45,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $40,000 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthripoc Trust | General fund | $2.9 million |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General fund | $20,000 |
| Byron Dorgan Youth Wellness Center | General fund | $15,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Division of Indian Work | General fund | $10,000 |
| Heart of the Turtle Mountain Food Pantry | General fund | $10,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Ann's Indian Mission | General fund | $10,000 |
| Turtle Mountain Mikinaak Ode Shelter | General fund | $10,000 |
| Migizi Communications | General fund | $5,000 |
| Native American Veterans Assistance | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry J Yaffe
- Belle Yaffe
- Kenneth Belgarde
- Bryant Belgarde
- Loretta Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry J Yaffe (Secretary/Treasurer), Belle Yaffe (Co-Chair), Kenneth Belgarde (Co-Chair) and Bryant Belgarde (Co-Chair) among 5 officers and trustees.