Rockstad Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rockstad Foundation is a private foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$265,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,098 the year before.
100% 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 | $174,350 | 1 | $117,659 |
| 2024 | $2,098 | 1 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $265,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Rockstad 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 Rockstad Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in North Dakota. It also paid $65,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Health Foundation | Providing hospice care environment | $200,000 |
| Stitching Office for the New Earth | Design and construction projects for children in need | $50,000 |
| Individual | Library and Classroom for Children | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terrance M Rockstad
Questions people ask
Does Rockstad Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rockstad Foundation give?
$265,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Rockstad Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terrance M Rockstad (President / Dir).
What does Rockstad Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and international.