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The Minot Area Community Foundation has announced a historic month of giving, with $926,347 in funding awards approved by its board of directors in October 2026. This marks the largest monthly funding total in the foundation’s history.
These funds represent a combination of donor-advised distributions and grants supporting nonprofits, charitable organizations and community initiatives throughout the region.
"We are absolutely thrilled to see this record-breaking amount of funding going to organizations throughout our region," said Jason Zimmerman, president of the Minot Area Community Foundation. "Behind every dollar is a donor who believes in the future of our community. To see that generosity translate into nearly a million dollars in funding in just one month is truly remarkable, and we’re honored to play a part in making that impact possible."
Organizations receiving funding include BIO Girls, Bottineau Ambulance Service, Carmel of Mary Monastery, Community Action Partnerships, Companions for Children, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Emerging Prairie, Full STEAM Ahead, Magic City Discovery Center, Minot Public School Foundation, Mrs. Field's Closet, Northern Plains Children's Advocacy Center, Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports, Roosevelt Park Zoo, Salvation Army, Second Story, Souris River Basin Longbeards, The Difference - A Holistic Approach, TM Mikinaak Ode Center, Velva Area Dollars for Scholars and Velva Area Food Pantry.
October’s funding total also includes grants awarded through MACF’s two giving circles. Give360 awarded $23,692 to six area organizations and initiatives. Power of the Purse awarded $20,787 to seven area organizations and initiatives.