Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fargo, North Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $663,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $225,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$663,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $395,500 the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $395,500 | 31 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $663,000 | 40 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fred Hector Charitable Trust PO Box 7186, Fargo, ND 58106 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 371-9960 |
| What to submit | Online application form at www.fmhectorfoundation.org should be submitted along with proof of 501(c)(3) status. |
| Deadlines | September 15 annually |
| Restrictions | Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status and location of operation in the fargo-moorhead area, or have an impact in the area |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 29 | $581,500 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $81,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo Park District Foundation | Program support | $225,000 |
| Fargo Memorial Honor Guard | Program support | $40,000 |
| Anne Carlsen Center | Program support | $25,000 |
| Dear Nicu Mama | Program support | $20,000 |
| Fargo Post 400 Baseball Fmba | Program support | $20,000 |
| Farm Rescue Foundation | Program support | $20,000 |
| Legacy Children's Foundation | Program support | $20,000 |
| Peace Academy | Program support | $20,000 |
| Hope Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of North Dakota | Program support | $15,000 |
| North Dakota Autism Center Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| New Life Center | Program support | $13,000 |
| Open Doors 65 | Program support | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Societykvrr | Program support | $10,000 |
| Christian Adoption Service | Program support | $10,000 |
| Connect Autism | Program support | $10,000 |
| Down Home | Program support | $10,000 |
| Fix It Forward | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Fargo Moorhead | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity | Program support | $10,000 |
| Landon's Light Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Memory Cafe | Program support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans | Program support | $10,000 |
| MN Wills for Heros | Program support | $10,000 |
| Nexus | Program support | $10,000 |
| Outdoor Adventure Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Real Presence Radio | Program support | $10,000 |
| Youthworks | Program support | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Cass and Clay Counties | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hero Healthcare Equipment Recycling | Program support | $8,000 |
| Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch | Program support | $6,000 |
| Believet Canine Service Partners | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Village Family Service Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Veteran's Warrior Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Lakeland Mental Health Center | Program support | $3,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Moorhead MN | Program support | $2,500 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship of ND | Program support | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons | Program support | $1,000 |
| Soroptimist of the Red River Valley | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Ernst
Questions people ask
Does Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 15 annually.
How much does Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust give?
$663,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Keith Ernst (Trustee).
What does Fred M Hector Jr Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and disability.