Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fargo, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $347,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$347,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $315,500 the year before.
56% 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 | $266,750 | 21 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $315,500 | 24 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $347,500 | 23 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bell Bank PO Box 9798, Fargo, ND 58102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 451-3073 |
| What to submit | Application should be submitted in written form outlining the nature of the request. |
| Restrictions | The trust has limited the geographic area of its program mainly to Fergus Falls MN and the surrounding area. |
What Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 21 | $334,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Fergus Falls | River Front Pledge | $50,000 |
| Otter Tail County Humane Society | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Pioneer Care Foundation | General Operations | $50,000 |
| A Place to Belong | General Operations | $25,000 |
| A Center for The Arts | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Fergus Area College Fdn | Nursing endowment | $20,000 |
| Kaddatz Galleries | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Otter Tail County Historical Society | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Fergus Falls Youth Baseball Inc | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Isd 544 | Band Trip | $10,000 |
| Lake Region Healthcare Foundation | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Luther College Hefte Scholarship | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Otter Cove Childrens Museum | General Operations | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Northern Sky | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Fergus Falls Area Youth Activities | Friends of the Orchestra | $5,500 |
| Matthew House | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Otter Coaches Association | General Operations | $5,000 |
| West Central Initiative | Kaddaz Galleries endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Scouting America Northern Lights Council | General Operations | $3,500 |
| Macalester College | General Operations | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | MS150 event | $1,000 |
| Operation Bootstrap Africa | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Oak Grove Cemetery | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen F Rufer
- Matthew McGovern
- H Morrison Kershner
- Bell Bank
Questions people ask
Does Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust give?
$347,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen F Rufer (Co-Trustee), Matthew McGovern (Co-Trustee), H Morrison Kershner (Co-Trustee) and Bell Bank (Co-Trustee).
What does Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.