Lakota Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Lakota Community Foundation is a private foundation in Lakota, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,981 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $24,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,981
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,172 the year before.
70% 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 | $63,683 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $44,172 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $69,981 | 11 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James Aaker PO Box 468, Lakota, ND 58344 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 740-7962 |
| Restrictions | Connection to Lakota ND and or surrounding area. |
What Lakota Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 11 | $69,981 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakota Ambulance Service | ambulance support | $24,000 |
| City of Lakota | Municipal Golf Course - support for clubhouse renovation. | $20,000 |
| St Marys Catholic Church | building project | $10,000 |
| Lakota Public School District | Athletics support | $4,731 |
| Nelson County Sheriffs Department | County Sheriff K9 program | $4,000 |
| Lakota Public School District | Facilities improvements | $2,000 |
| Lakota Scholarship Committee | college scholarships | $2,000 |
| Lakota Park District | parks & recreation support | $1,750 |
| Lomice Cemetery | cemetery support | $500 |
| Nelson County Arts Council | youth arts program support | $500 |
| Nelson County 4H Council | youth agriculture program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Aaker
- Ron Nelson
- Jeffry Anderson
- Dan Kassian
- Jill Wall
- Lisa Miller
- Larry Hulstrand
Questions people ask
Does Lakota Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lakota Community Foundation give?
$69,981 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lakota Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Aaker (President), Ron Nelson (Vice President), Jeffry Anderson (Secretary Treasurer) and Dan Kassian (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lakota Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.