Helen R Ernst Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Helen R Ernst Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Devils Lake, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,766 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,988. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,766
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,988
- Assets$146,029
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $9,705 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,432 | 4 | $137,392 |
| 2024 | $9,705 | 8 | $142,900 |
| 2025 | $4,766 | 7 | $146,029 |
How to apply
| Contact | Felicia St Pierre PO Box 359, Fort Totten, ND 58335-0359 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 230-5814 |
| What to submit | Applications are available at the location above. |
| Deadlines | The deadline for submission is the last friday in september each year. |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution and must be a member of the spirit lake tribe and required to carry 12 or more credits per term while maintaining term and cumulative gpa of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. |
What Helen R Ernst Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 6 | $4,266 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Tribes Technical Colege | Scholarships | $1,988 |
| Cankdeska Cikana Community College | Scholarships | $790 |
| University of North Dakota | Scholarships | $500 |
| Chamberlain University | Scholarships | $500 |
| Lake Region State College | Scholarships | $395 |
| Bismarck State College | Scholarships | $395 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College | Scholarships | $198 |
Officers and trustees
- Candace Bergstrom
- 1st United Bank
- Lori Brown
- Kathy Martin
- Dixie Omen
- Penny Yankton
- Sheldon Greywater
Questions people ask
Does Helen R Ernst Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline for submission is the last friday in september each year..
How much does Helen R Ernst Charitable Trust give?
$4,766 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Helen R Ernst Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Candace Bergstrom (Director), 1st United Bank (Trustee), Lori Brown (Director) and Kathy Martin (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Helen R Ernst Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.