Giving to the North Dakota Community Foundation

The North Dakota Community Foundation serves North Dakota communities statewide with the goal of improving the quality of life for the state’s citizens. The Foundation administers many different types of funds. Most of the Funds are restricted to a specific purpose. This page gives you some of the major categories of our funds to help you choose where your gift should go.

All gifts to the Foundation are fully tax deductible and may be eligible for North Dakota income tax credits. Please consult your tax advisor for the current limits.

  • Give to one of our 67 Community Endowment Funds or create a permanent endowment fund for your hometown.

  • Your gift will provide resources to support the projects most in need across North Dakota, every year . . . forever.

  • When disaster strikes, people need food, shelter, and help getting back on their feet. Your gift to one of our current urgent needs funds will ensure they get the help they need.

  • Choose a fund where your gift may qualify for the generous North Dakota 40% State Tax Credit.

  • Does your town want a hockey arena or a new playground? We can start a non-endowment fund for your special project and your donors will receive a tax deduction for their gift.

  • Support the causes and charities that mean the most to you or start an endowment fund for the organization that speaks to your heart.

  • Contribute to an existing scholarship fund or start your own scholarship to help students fulfill their dreams.

  • Create a donor-advised fund at NDCF and tell us every year which charities or projects you'd like to support.

  • If you'd like to learn more about deferred or planned giving, such as Charitable Gift Annuities or how to leave a gift to a certain fund in your will, consult our planned giving page.