Helen Gough Fdn Trust
Accepts applications
Helen Gough Fdn Trust is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $449,541 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $74,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$449,541
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$74,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $435,701 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $431,646 | 24 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $435,701 | 34 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $449,541 | 31 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Martha Hunter Dir Higher Education 404 Frontage Rd, New Town, ND 58763 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 627-4112 |
| What to submit | Applications can be obtained by contacting the local school counselor's office |
| Deadlines | June 1st |
| Restrictions | Primarily for enrolled members of the three affilliated tribes of the fort berthhold reservation, North Dakota |
What Helen Gough Fdn Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 8 | $231,541 |
| Kansas | 3 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $14,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $12,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Tribes Technical College | Scholarships | $74,000 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | Scholarships | $57,541 |
| University of North Dakota | Scholarships | $32,000 |
| University of Mary | Scholarships | $22,000 |
| University of Oregon | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Bismarck State College | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| University of Kansas | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Central Washington University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| The University of New Mexico | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Montana State University Northern | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Augsburg University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of Jamestown | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Minot State University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Austin Community College | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| McPherson College | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Oregon State University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Concordia University Texas | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Mid-America Christian University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Northwest University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Career Network Institute | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Genesee Community College | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Minnesota State Community & Technical College Foundation | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Ihanktonwan Community College | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Walden University | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Sinte Greska University | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarships | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Hunter
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Helen Gough Fdn Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1st.
How much does Helen Gough Fdn Trust give?
$449,541 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Helen Gough Fdn Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Hunter (Foundation Manager) and US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Helen Gough Fdn Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.