The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation
Accepts applications
The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation is a private foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 71 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$34.9 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
28% 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 | $1.5 million | 67 | $28.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 69 | $31.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 71 | $34.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tami Helmers 1720 Burnt Boat Dr Ste 206, Bismarck, ND 58502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 255-0479, leachfoundation@midconetwork.com |
| What to submit | Online application at www.leachfoundation.org/apply |
| Deadlines | June 30 with awards made annually in november |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be approved 501(c)(3) entities, preference is given to organizations in the upper midwest. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 62 | $1.9 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $34,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountrail County Medical Cntr Inc | Mountrail county medical ctr mri | $250,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Program support for the care mobile | $250,000 |
| Bismarck State College Foundation | Bavendick athletic center | $150,000 |
| Central Dakota Humane Society | New dog building project | $120,000 |
| Hope Manor Foundation | Hope manor's operational sustainabil | $75,000 |
| Williston State College Foundation | Support healthcare training facility | $60,000 |
| Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation | Structural impr to patient facility | $50,000 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | Harvesting hope capital campaign | $50,000 |
| State Historical Soc of ND Fdn | Support military gallery | $50,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Fdn | Fund new building to house employees | $50,000 |
| Univerity of Mary | Campus addition | $50,000 |
| University of Jamestown | Voorhees chapel leadership | $50,000 |
| Western ND Honor Flight | Honor flight for veterans | $50,000 |
| 318 Project | Human trafficking-survivor mentorshi | $40,000 |
| Missouri Slope Areawide United Way | Dolly parton imagination library & b | $40,000 |
| Young Life- Bismarck & Mandan | Funds for outreach and camp programs | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster svc & svcs to armed forces | $34,000 |
| Abused Adult Resource Center | Security camera/doorbell upgrade | $30,000 |
| The ND Humanities Council | America 250: history of american exe | $30,000 |
| Young Life- Standing Rock | Youth ministry, camp program | $30,000 |
| Missouri Valley Family YMCA | Y for all community programs | $25,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Pres Library FD | Pledge commitment - yr 5 0f 5 | $20,000 |
| Bismarck Library Foundation Inc | Summer reading 2026 at bvmpl | $17,500 |
| AO1 Foundation Inc | Camp conquerors | $15,000 |
| Bismarck-Mandan Orchestral Assoc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Capital City Young Guns | Young gun expansion program | $15,000 |
| Dakota Stage Inc | Main stage season 47 (25-26) | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Grant wishes for ill children | $15,000 |
| Morton Cty Council on Aging Inc | Nutrition program for elderly | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Greater Bismarck-Mandan Area | 2026 rebuilding day | $15,000 |
| Welcome House Inc | Provide transitional housing for fam | $15,000 |
| Central Dakota Children's Choir | Edu outreach/elem music class/ alumn | $12,500 |
| Dacotah Fdn Bis-Man Mentor Squad | Bis-man mentor squad | $10,500 |
| Aid Incorporated | Aid inc help center or general opera | $10,000 |
| Bio Girls Inc | Bio girls - bismarck-mandan, nd- '26 | $10,000 |
| Bismarck Global Neighbors | Community connector program | $10,000 |
| Bismarck State College Foundation | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Bismarck Youth Baseball Inc | Babe ruth & amer legion exp- yr 3 | $10,000 |
| Burleigh Cty CNCL on Agingsr Adult | Connection cafe a/v system | $10,000 |
| Dakota Pro Musica | Esther- the beautiful queen- america | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Steinwand
- David L Goodin
- Ann Reich
- William L Daniel
- Brian R Bjella
- Kate Black
Questions people ask
Does The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30 with awards made annually in november.
How much does The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Todd Steinwand (President), David L Goodin (Vice Preside), Ann Reich (Secr/Treas) and William L Daniel (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.