Alva J Field Memorial Trust
Accepts applications
Alva J Field Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Williston, North Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 224 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants224
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$32.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 231 | $29.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 222 | $32.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 224 | $32.3 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Neff Eiken Neff PC 1500 14th Street W Suite 200, Williston, ND 58802 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 577-2000 |
| What to submit | Application by letter accompanied with financial needs and grade transcript. |
| Deadlines | Request should be made prior to August 15th and December 15th of each semester. |
| Restrictions | Loan requests are limited to boys and girls who have graduated from high school in Williams County, North Dakota. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Alva J Field Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to North Dakota. It also paid $4,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 207 | $1.3 million |
| Montana | 2 | $21,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $21,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $18,500 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $12,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $9,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $9,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $9,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $9,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $200,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Individual Scholarship | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Hanson
- Beau Anderson
- Richard H Faidley
- Bernell Hirning
Questions people ask
Does Alva J Field Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Request should be made prior to August 15th and December 15th of each semester.
How much does Alva J Field Memorial Trust give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 224 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Alva J Field Memorial Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Hanson (Trustee), Beau Anderson (Trustee), Richard H Faidley (Trustee) and Bernell Hirning (Trustee).
What does Alva J Field Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.