Minot Area Community Foundation

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It's been a busy week at MACF! We had the opportunity to join Chevron in Fargo this week to promote scholarship opportu...
06/05/2026

It's been a busy week at MACF!
We had the opportunity to join Chevron in Fargo this week to promote scholarship opportunities at the North Dakota FFA Convention. 🎓🌾

It's great to be part of the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations conference here in Minot this week!
06/04/2026

It's great to be part of the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations conference here in Minot this week!

🍽️❤️ A reminder of the incredible food pantries and soup kitchens serving our community!We are truly blessed to have org...
06/02/2026

🍽️❤️ A reminder of the incredible food pantries and soup kitchens serving our community!

We are truly blessed to have organizations throughout Minot working every day to ensure our neighbors have access to meals, support, and connection. Thanks to their dedication, community meals are available every day of the week.

🍞🍓 The Minot Area Community Foundation is proud to support area food pantries and soup kitchens through the Arnold I. Besserud Fund.

Arnold Besserud was an extraordinarily modest and unassuming man. He lived humbly and established his network of friends through the soup kitchens and food pantries in Minot. He participated in these programs, sharing meals and establishing friendships with those in attendance. When he died, Mr. Besserud asked that the Minot Area Community Foundation see that his legacy went on by first helping those that need it most.

✨ Today, his generosity continues to make a difference by supporting local organizations that provide food, fellowship, and hope to our community.

☀ We took a little drive out to Ward County Historical Society Pioneer Village this week for a fun check presentation. I...
05/28/2026

☀ We took a little drive out to Ward County Historical Society Pioneer Village this week for a fun check presentation. If you haven't visited this community gem, we highly recommend adding it to your summer bucket list!

The Minot Area Community Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant from the Chuck and Madge Westlie Fund to the Ward County Historical Society (WCHS). The grant will support the construction of a new fi****ms display building at Pioneer Village.

Founded in 1951, the Ward County Historical Society has served as the primary steward of regional history for more than seven decades. Its flagship site, Pioneer Village, an open-air museum located in Burlington, preserves and shares the stories, artifacts, and heritage of north central North Dakota for residents and visitors alike.

The grant is specifically designated toward the HVAC system for the planned fi****ms display building, which is essential for proper climate control and protection of the historic fi****ms collection. Maintaining consistent temperature and humidity levels will help prevent warping and deterioration of the fi****ms and related artifacts over time.

“We're so grateful. I wanted a museum and didn't think I'd ever see one here, let alone be involved in building one, and it's going to be nothing but the best,” states Tim Hoff, WCHS Board Member.

The new building will provide enhanced security measures and expanded display space for the growing collection. Once completed, it will become the first and only dedicated gun museum in North Dakota. The total project cost exceeds $225,000.

“Minot Area Community Foundation remains committed to supporting projects and organizations that celebrate the history, culture, and heritage of the communities it serves, helping ensure these important stories continue to be shared for years to come,” states Jason Zimmerman, MACF President. “We’re proud to support the great work happening at Pioneer Village.”

Pioneer Village has become a treasured North Dakota landmark, and the WCHS board remains committed to preserving and expanding the museum for future generations. To learn more about the Ward County Historical Society, visit wardcountyhistoricalsociety.com.

The Minot Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce its May 2026 grant awards, approved by the board of directors...
05/26/2026

The Minot Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce its May 2026 grant awards, approved by the board of directors earlier this month. The funds distributed totaled $112,248.00, which is a combination of donor-advised distributions and grants in support of local nonprofits and community initiatives.

Organizations receiving funding include:
▪Camp Metigoshe
▪CASO
▪Magic City Discovery Center Endowment Fund
▪Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch
▪Domestic Violence Crisis Center
▪Local Motives – Levitt Summer Concert Series
▪Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry
▪Men’s Winter Refuge
▪Minot Area Partnership Services
▪Minot Commission on Aging
▪Minot Symphony
▪Minot Youth Soccer Association
▪MSU Summer Theater
▪Power of the Purse Endowment Fund
▪Salvation Army
▪Souris Valley United Way
▪The Welcome Table
▪Zion Lutheran Church – Berthold, ND
▪Zion Lutheran Church – Minot, ND

The Minot Area Community Foundation is proud to support projects and programs that enhance quality of life throughout the Minot area and surrounding region.
For more information, visit centerforcommunitygiving.com.

🇺🇸🇺🇸 The Minot Area Community Foundation office will be closed today to observe the Memorial Day holiday. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
05/25/2026

🇺🇸🇺🇸 The Minot Area Community Foundation office will be closed today to observe the Memorial Day holiday. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

🎓🌟 Our annual trip to Mohall for the year-end awards ceremony is always a highlight of our scholarship season! This year...
05/22/2026

🎓🌟 Our annual trip to Mohall for the year-end awards ceremony is always a highlight of our scholarship season!

This year, Minot Area Community Foundation’s Anna S. and Harold A.C. Bergstrom Scholarship Fund has invested $15,000 in the post-secondary education of six MLS High School Graduates.

The scholarship awards were open to all graduating Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood High School seniors who will be enrolling in a post-secondary institution following high school graduation to pursue a career important to rural North Dakota. The 2026 scholarship recipients are:
▪️Eva Klokstad ($3,000)
▪️Zoe Labatore ($3,000)
▪️Brielle Volk ($3,000)
▪️Brooke Zimmer ($3,000)
▪️Zoey Anderson ($1,500)
▪️Drayson Johnson ($1,500)

“Since its inception, the fund has awarded more than $221,000 in scholarships,” said Jason Zimmerman, MACF President. “It is meaningful to continue honoring Harold and Anna Bergstrom’s legacy by helping local students pursue education and careers that will make a lasting difference in rural communities.”

🎓 Congratulations to all our recipients!

Learn more at centerforcommunitygiving.com/news

🎓 The Minot Area Community Foundation congratulates the Class of 2026! 🎓This year alone, more than $98,000 in scholarshi...
05/22/2026

🎓 The Minot Area Community Foundation congratulates the Class of 2026! 🎓

This year alone, more than $98,000 in scholarships have been awarded to local students, bringing the total to over $1.1 million since the Foundation began awarding scholarships in 2008!

These scholorship opportunities represent more than numbers; they reflect the generosity of donors and the hard work and dedication of students across our region.

Congratulations, Class of 2026 -- you did it! 🎉🎓✨

Earlier this month, Minot Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the Magic City Lions Club awarded the 2026 rec...
05/21/2026

Earlier this month, Minot Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the Magic City Lions Club awarded the 2026 recipients of the Magic City Lions Scholarship. Now in its second year, the scholarship recognizes local students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and strong character.

This year’s recipients are Collin Swenson of Our Redeemer’s Christian School and Zoe Labatore of MLS-Mohall High School. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship to support their future educational pursuits. Swenson plans to attend the University of North Dakota to study Business Management, and Labatore plans to attend the University of Mary to study Nursing.

"It was an honor to be part of awarding these scholarships to such amazing youth," said Mary Stark, Scholarship Committee Member. "Investing in students and their futures is truly an investment in our community, and we know these recipients will make a meaningful impact," added Shawna Reynolds, Scholarship Committee Member.

The Magic City Lions Scholarship is open to students from Minot and the surrounding region who are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, character, and a demonstrated commitment to continued education.

“It is always exciting to see local organizations create opportunities that have a lasting impact on area youth,” said Jason Zimmerman, President of the Minot Area Community Foundation. “We are grateful for our continued partnership with the Magic City Lions Club and their commitment to supporting students across our region.”

🎓 Last week, the Dale & Sally Stremick Scholarship was awarded to Nora Lorenz and Levi Swanson. 🌟This scholarship is adm...
05/19/2026

🎓 Last week, the Dale & Sally Stremick Scholarship was awarded to Nora Lorenz and Levi Swanson. 🌟

This scholarship is administered through an endowment fund held at the Minot Area Community Foundation and supports graduating seniors from Langdon Area High School who are continuing their education at a post-secondary institution while pursuing careers that are important to rural North Dakota. 🌾

Nora received a $500 scholarship award, and Levi received $250. Congratulations to both students on this well-deserved recognition as they take the next step in their education journey! 🎉

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