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Who funds Northern Lights Council?

Fargo, North Dakota

3 private foundations reported grants to Northern Lights Council in Fargo, North Dakota totaling $236,250 across 3 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Matt & Joann Butler Foundation, with $225,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Northern Lights Council

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Matt & Joann Butler Foundation
North Dakota · 2024 · accepts applications
Storm shelter1$225,000
George W Neilson Foundation
Minnesota · 2025 · accepts applications
Scouting america exploring1$10,000
Offutt Family Foundation
North Dakota · 2024
2024 heroes and leaders g1$1,250

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Northern Lights Council?

Matt & Joann Butler Foundation, George W Neilson Foundation and Offutt Family Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Northern Lights Council get from foundations?

$236,250 in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Matt & Joann Butler Foundation and George W Neilson Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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