Botsford Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Botsford Family Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,100 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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$28,100
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,600 the year before.
13% 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 | $21,750 | 33 | $0 |
| 2024 | $26,600 | 35 | $0 |
| 2025 | $28,100 | 32 | $0 |
How to apply
Botsford Family 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.
What Botsford Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 20 | $20,950 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $6,650 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Childrens Museum | H & c betterment | $10,000 |
| Empire Arts Center | Arts & education | $1,000 |
| Firehall Theater | Arts & education | $1,000 |
| Greater Grand Forks | H & c betterment | $1,000 |
| My Ally Health | H & c betterment | $1,000 |
| Northwest Minnesota Foundation | H & c betterment | $1,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | H & c betterment | $1,000 |
| Und SMHS Endowment Fund | Arts & education | $1,000 |
| My Very Own Bed | H & c betterment | $900 |
| Every Meal | H & c betterment | $750 |
| Ica Food Shelf | H & c betterment | $750 |
| Artwise | Arts & education | $500 |
| Bag of Smiles | H & c betterment | $500 |
| Children's Museum of South Dakota | H & c betterment | $500 |
| Community Violence Intervention Cen | H & c betterment | $500 |
| Greater Grand Forks | Arts & education | $500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Arts & education | $500 |
| Ndmoa | Arts & education | $500 |
| North Country Food Bank | H & c betterment | $500 |
| Park Nicolet Foundation | H & c betterment | $500 |
| Prop Shop of Eden Prairie | H & c betterment | $500 |
| Sanneh Foundation | Arts & education | $500 |
| Und Alumni Foundation | Arts & education | $500 |
| United Way of Grand Forks | H & c betterment | $500 |
| Grand Forks Cemetery Associates | H & c betterment | $400 |
| Grand Forks Foundation | Arts & education | $350 |
| Circle of Friends Humane Society | H & c betterment | $250 |
| Journey Home Rescue | H & c betterment | $250 |
| Prairie Public Broadcasting | Arts & education | $250 |
| U of MN Landscape Arboretum | H & c betterment | $250 |
| Und Alumni Foundation | H & c betterment | $250 |
| Frost Fire Summer Theatre | Arts& educations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Dawn Botsford
- John Botsford
- Thomas Botsford
- Kathryn Botsford
Questions people ask
Does Botsford Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Botsford Family Foundation give?
$28,100 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Botsford Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dawn Botsford (President), John Botsford (Vice Preside), Thomas Botsford (Treasurer) and Kathryn Botsford (Secretary).
What does Botsford Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.