Devils Lake Area Foundation

04/22/2026

✨ Reminder! ✨

Grant Applications are due by May 29th, but can be turned in anytime:
https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/grant-information/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRVtUVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDWVBXTUszTEVwYnBxVXlBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHocZY1V4qcpTWfMHwaok3VpVWTxupcW_keuMrtl4YgCFml3iT9HmO46ImvTt_aem_dii_VFIbzjWGjJ5B_-6J8g

03/04/2026

2025 Fall Grant Recipients

Not pictured:
CHI- St. Alexius Health of Devils Lake
Central Middle School
Hospice of the Red River Valley (HIA Hospice)

02/23/2026

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Thank you to the Devils Lake Area Foundation for awarding grant funds to HIA Hospice! With these grant funds, HIA Hospice was able to purchase technology that will support our compassionate care in Devils Lake and the surrounding communities! Thank you!

01/29/2026

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS:

The Devils Lake Area Foundation – Inez Piltingsrud Scholarship Fund is pleased to offer a scholarship in the amount of $1,756.76 this year.

It is intended that the scholarship be granted to a student that is completing two years of study at Lake Region State College, is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education and has been accepted for enrollment in a college granting a bachelor’s degree in education.

Candidates for this scholarship will be evaluated by a suitable scholarship committee at Lake Region State College, based on academic achievements, potential for fulfilling a distinguished career as an elementary education teacher, and economic need.

Preference should be given to candidates that have graduated from the Devils Lake Public School system.

APPLICATIONS may be picked up from First United Bank.

11/26/2025

🆘 FINAL REMINDER! 🆘

Grant applications are due FRIDAY!

Application information, guidelines, and forms can be found at: https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/grant-information/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOUKKhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGeGdKTlBMcUpBS0ZxNGRyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrPBBoGI7hHho2Y8NglvQiq0e8hzsyniVthL9933B70W2t6J9hQUyGbCVomy_aem_STG52-gJ7E1Epc61-d7HpA

11/18/2025

‼️ 10 DAYS TO GO!! ‼️

Did you know that we have grant funds available through the General Fund and earmarked for specific purposes?

The General Fund issues grants through an application process semi-annually. The Distribution Committee meets twice a year to review the applications and then distributes the income to qualifying organizations for qualifying requests.

Several Sub-Fund accounts have designated charitable beneficiaries and/or designated causes.

Examples of Sub-Fund accounts:
📝Leo and Frances Dion: Established by Leo Dion to provide income to the Lake Region Public Library for the purpose of purchasing reading resources and reference materials.
📝Vivian Hoghaug Fund: Vivian Hoghaug established this as a charitable gift annuity. The income to be used to provide camping experiences for underprivileged children.
📝Krantz Family Trust: This was funded with a gift of property from the Krantz Family Trust/Richard & Susan Jordahl. The income is directed to the Lake Region Heritage Center.
📝James & Yvonne Mahoney Fund: Established by James and Yvonne Mahoney to provide income to the Lake Region Public Library and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

If you are interested in more information to make a lasting impact, check out our website:
https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/becoming-a-donor/
If you'd like to apply for a grant, complete the application and turn it in before November 28th:
https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/grant-information/

11/07/2025

Did you know that we have grant funds available through the General Fund and earmarked for specific purposes?

The General Fund issues grants through an application process semi-annually. The Distribution Committee meets twice a year to review the applications and then distributes the income to qualifying organizations for qualifying requests.
Several Sub-Fund accounts have designated charitable beneficiaries and/or designated causes.

Examples of Sub-Fund accounts:
📝Inez Piltingsrud Scholarship Fund: Established in memory of Inez Piltingsrud by her family. Ms. Piltingrud was an Elementary Education Teacher in the DL Public Schools. This fund provides scholarships to students completing 2 years of study at Lake Region State College and are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
📝Joe Roller Fund: Provides 2 scholarships for the "total athlete." One for a graduating male senior who participated in football and track during their senior year, and one for a graduating female senior who participated in both basketball and track their senior year.
📝John Hagen Scholarship: His family, friends, and associates established this fund in memory of John M. Hagen. This provides scholarships at Lake Region State College for students interested in banking or business.
📝Leslie Strand Scholarship Fund: Laura L. Strand established this college scholarship fund in memory of her husband and son, both named Leslie Strand. This provides scholarships for graduating seniors from Minnewaukan High School.

If you are interested in more information to make a lasting impact, check out our website: https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/becoming-a-donor/
If you'd like to apply for a grant, complete the application and turn it in before November 28th: https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/grant-information/

10/13/2025

Did you know that we have grant funds available through the General Fund and earmarked for specific purposes?

The General Fund issues grants through an application process semi-annually. The Distribution Committee meets twice a year to review the applications and then distributes the income to qualifying organizations for qualifying requests.

Several Sub-Fund accounts have designated charitable beneficiaries and/or designated causes.

Examples of Sub-Fund accounts:
📝Beth Rogers Johnson Theater Trust: Murray and Beth Johnson established the fund to make possible a theater experience for Lake Region area children
📝Dorthy Moshier Fund: Dorthy left a specific bequest to the DLAF, with the income benefiting the youth of Devis Lake for non-sports programs.
📝Emma Lowe Scholarship Endowment (UND and Concordia): Established by the Last Will & Testament of Emma Loe. Income is distributed as scholarships to students from Towner County attending Concordia College or the University of North Dakota.
📝Ethel & Willard Grenleaf Fund: This fund was established as a memorial to Willard D. and Ethel Greenleaf. The income is distributed to one or more organizations that are providing services directly to needy individuals in the Devils Lake area.

If you are interested in more information to make a lasting impact, check out our website: https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/becoming-a-donor/

If you'd like to apply for a grant, complete the application and turn it in before November 28th: https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/grant-information/

09/11/2025

2025 Spring Grant Recipients

Not pictured:
DLPS- Central Middle School
DLPS- Firebird Nest Childcare & Preschool Center
DLPS- LACTC
Progress Enterprises, Inc- Freedom Center

05/27/2025

🚨🚨 Don't forget that Devils Lake Area Foundation Grant Applications are due 💥 THIS FRIDAY by 4:30pm. 💥

Not sure if you qualify? 🤔
Check out 👀 our website for more information, including the application: https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/grant-information/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKiy_VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSZWdnWU5xN1A1UFE1NW8yAR5ePsh7Y6bPr0w5p-uSdV5DIxSokyLUP-D7nuY0pdb5eqpFtfC9QOoN42rmxg_aem_sbHDRfjFBXex-6A8Mik2BQ