Northern Plains Heritage Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Northern Plains Heritage Foundation is a private foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $69,261 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $22,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$69,261
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$269,770
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $58,027 the year before.
64% 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 | $58,027 | 9 | $245,573 |
| 2024 | $69,261 | 11 | $269,770 |
How to apply
Northern Plains Heritage 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Northern Plains Heritage Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 11 | $69,261 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canticle Productions | Hazel miner movie | $22,500 |
| Dakota Pro Musica | Lewis & clark opera | $11,579 |
| AE2S | Commercial dock engineering | $10,750 |
| Agl Landscape Architects | Riverfront project | $8,732 |
| Knife River Indian Heritage | 50th anniversary celebration | $7,500 |
| William Joseph Oberlander | Tiger lily metal sculpture | $3,000 |
| Dakota Goodhouse | Storytelling | $1,500 |
| Bismarck Parks & Rec | Bicycle sponsor | $1,500 |
| Talking Trails LLC | Talking trail for mural | $1,200 |
| Aubrey Roemmich | Clell gannon songs of the bunch gras | $750 |
| Amy Nelson | Storytelling | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Erin Lavendure
- Brent Brannan
- Keith Ulmer
- Aaron Barth
- Shadd Piehl
- Richard Tokach
- Tyler Demars
- Rose Laning
Questions people ask
Does Northern Plains Heritage Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Northern Plains Heritage Foundation give?
$69,261 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Northern Plains Heritage Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Erin Lavendure (President), Brent Brannan (Vice Preside), Keith Ulmer (Secretary/Tr) and Aaron Barth (Executive Di) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Northern Plains Heritage Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.