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Forum Communications Foundation is a private corporation based in FARGO, ND. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $123K. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2010 to $1.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Dakota and Minnesota. According to available records, Forum Communications Foundation has made 34 grants totaling $501K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $120K in 2021 to $256K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Dakota and Minnesota and Iowa. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Forum Communications Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ND, MN, IA.
Forum Communications Foundation has distributed a total of $501K across 34 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K.
Forum Communications Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (456012365) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Forum Communications Foundation is headquartered in FARGO, ND. While based in ND, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Case | SEC AND TRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Debra Moorehouse | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Marcil | PREISDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Marcil | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Marcil Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$501K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConcordiaSCHOLARSHIP | Moorhead, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| NdhsaaGRANT EDUCAITON | Valley City, ND | $75K | 2023 |
| Marcil Chartiable FoundationGRANT EDUCATION | Fargo, ND | $33K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Mn DuluthSCHOLARSHIP | Duluth, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Univ Of NdSCHOLARSHIP | Fargo, ND | $4K | 2023 |
| Other CollegesSCHOLARSHIPS | Fargo, ND | $3K | 2023 |
| Moorhead State UniveristySCHOLARSHIP | Moorhead, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| North Dakota State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Fargo, ND | $2K | 2023 |
| Carlson SchoolSCHOLARSHIP | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Luther CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Decorah, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Mn Twin CitiesSCHOLARSHIP | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of MnSCHOLARSHIP | Moorhead, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Univeristy Of NdSCHOLOARSHIP | Grand Forks, ND | $4K | 2022 |
| Concordia CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Moorhead, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Ndhs AaPLEDGE GRANT | Valley City, ND | $75K | 2021 |
| Marcil Charitable FoundationGRANT | Fargo, ND | $25K | 2021 |
| University Of NdSCHOLARSHIPS | Garnd Forks, ND | $7K | 2021 |