Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation
Accepts applications
Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation is a private foundation in Williston, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $862,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$862,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$28.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $780,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $680,000 | 13 | $14.9 million |
| 2024 | $780,000 | 16 | $16.9 million |
| 2025 | $862,000 | 16 | $28.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cheryl Powers 1020 42nd St East, Williston, ND 58801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 570-4164, cheryl@powersnd.com |
| What to submit | Application to the foundation must include a detail letter describing the need and purpose for the funds. A follow up impact letter describing the use of funds will be required 60 days after distribution or 60 days after completion of sponsored event if applicable. Awards over 1 million will be distributed in increments of 250,000 and proof of use of each increment is required. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted throughout the year and will be reviewed at board meetings. |
| Restrictions | Awards will be focused in the williston city and williams county area. |
What Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 16 | $862,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Lutheran Home | Nursing home resident care | $500,000 |
| Family Crisis Shelter | Domestic abuse support | $100,000 |
| Eckert Foundation | Support troubled children | $50,000 |
| Harmonic Creative World | Help youth w/ cost of instruments | $50,000 |
| WPRD Foundation | Endowment fund | $40,000 |
| Christmas for Kids | Christmas gifts for needy children | $20,000 |
| St Joseph's School | New 8th grade addition | $11,000 |
| Northern Plain-Youth for Christ | Program support for youth | $11,000 |
| Chi-St Alexius | Diabetic education/supplies for need | $10,000 |
| Impact FOUNDATION-TECH4KIDS | Refurbished computers for kids | $10,000 |
| Upper Missouri Ministries-Spring BR | Bible camp support | $10,000 |
| Fire & Iron | Local firemen, law enf, & military | $10,000 |
| Western Star Literacy Center | Literacy supplies & tutoring | $10,000 |
| WPRD Foundation | Support programs williston parks | $10,000 |
| Olive Motherhood Foundation | Support single mothers | $10,000 |
| The Stone Foundation | Autistic & special needs programs | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lois Scheele
- Tom Powers
- Adam Groth
- Lisa Patton
- Cheryl Powers
Questions people ask
Does Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted throughout the year and will be reviewed at board meetings..
How much does Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation give?
$862,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lois Scheele (President), Tom Powers (Vice Preside), Adam Groth (Asst Vice PR) and Lisa Patton (Asst Vice PR) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.