Dakota Foundation Dtd 122797
EIN 367213554Total Given 2020–2024
$2.3M
57 grants · $460K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$30K
typical mid grants · $20K–$60K
grant size
8%
transactional · 4/49 multi-year
repeat
$29.1M
Assets (2024)
49
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DAKOTA FOUNDATION
Phone
(701) 252-3420
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATION FORM IS AT WWW.DAKOTAFOUNDATION.ORG. SUMBIT ON-LINE WITH TITLE OF PROGRAM OR ORGANIZATION;PURPOSE OF PROJECT; REQUESTORS NAME, EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER; IRS DETERMINATION LETTER; FORM 990; BUDGET OR RECENT FINANCIAL AUDIT; BUSINESS PLAN
Restrictions
PREFER ENTREPRENEURIAL WITH HIGH SOCIAL IMPACT THAT DEVELOP EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING EMPLOYMENT FOR DISADVANTAGED. DISCOURAGE ANNUAL FUND DRIVES, BUDGET DEFICITS, BUILDING PRESERVATION OR ENDOWMENTS, THEATRICAL OR ARTISTIC PROJECTS. GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS IS US ONLY, PRIMARILY ND, NM, CO, TX, NC, FL, OH
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $358K | $21.7M | $7.8M | 9 |
| 2021 | $536K | $25.0M | $538K | 11 |
| 2022 | $628K | $21.1M | $1.7M | 13 |
| 2023 | $254K | $24.9M | $649K | 9 |
| 2024 | $525K | $29.1M | $5.0M | 15 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 57 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$30K
Average
$40K
75th Pctl
$60K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
AH
A Bart Holiday
Chairman - Emeritus
Leadership
AS
Andrew Sellers
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
CH
Catherine Holaday
2 yrs
Vice Chairman- Emeritus
Leadership
PV
Peter Villella
5+ yrs
Vice Chairman
Leadership
KN
Kelsey Nolan
2 yrs
President and CEO
Leadership
WK
Will Kusler
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SP
Samantha Potter
2 yrs
Board Member
KH
Katrina Hancock
5+ yrs
Board Member
TB
T Justin Bronder
5+ yrs
Board Member
EF
Erin Finger
5+ yrs
Board Member
CH
Catherine Holaday
2 yrs
Vice Chairman
Leadership
KN
Kelsey Nolan
2 yrs
President and CEO
Leadership
AH
A Bart Holaday
4 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
JH
Janet L Holaday
4 yrs
Secretary Treasurer
Leadership
KH
Katrina Hancock
5+ yrs
Board Member
SP
Samantha Potter
2 yrs
Board Member
TB
T Justin Bronder
5+ yrs
Board Member
PV
Peter Villella
5+ yrs
Board Member
AS
Andrew Sellers
5+ yrs
Board Member
WK
Will Kusler
5+ yrs
Board Member
BH
Brett Holaday
4 yrs
Board Member
EF
Erin Finger
5+ yrs
Board Member
AH
A Bart Holaday
4 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
KN
Kelsey C Nolan
3 yrs
President & Ceo
Leadership
CH
Catharine M Holaday
3 yrs
Vice Chairman
Leadership
JH
Janet L Holaday
4 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
KH
Katrina Hancock
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
EF
Erin Finger
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
BH
Brett Holaday
4 yrs
Adv Comm
WK
Will Kusler
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
AS
Andrew Sellers
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
PV
Peter Villella
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
TB
T Justin Bronder
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
CH
Catharine M Holaday
3 yrs
Vice Chairman
Leadership
AH
A Bart Holaday
4 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
KN
Kelsey C Nolan
3 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
JH
Janet L Holaday
4 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
KH
Katrina Hancock
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
TB
T Justin Bronder
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
PV
Peter Villella
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
AS
Andrew Sellers
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
WK
Will Kusler
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
BH
Brett Holaday
4 yrs
Adv Comm
EF
Erin Finger
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
CH
Catharine M Holaday
3 yrs
Vice Chairman
Leadership
AH
A Bart Holaday
4 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
KN
Kelsey C Nolan
3 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
JH
Janet L Holaday
4 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
KH
Katrina Hancock
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
TB
T Justin Bronder
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
PV
Peter Villella
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
AS
Andrew Sellers
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
WK
Will Kusler
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
BH
Brett Holaday
4 yrs
Adv Comm
EF
Erin Finger
5+ yrs
Adv Comm
Grants Awarded (57 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Independence Initiative | Oakland, CA | $100,000 | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SOCIAL CAPITAL FOR LOW INCOME | 2020 |
| Saranamllc | Albuquerque, NM | $100,000 | PROVIDE HOUSING & EDUC FOR PEOPLE IN POVERTY | 2021 |
| Recidiviz Inc | New York, NY | $100,000 | REDUCE RECIDIVISIM & CRIMINAL POPULATNS IN CO | 2022 |
| Momentum Advisory Council | Dallas, TX | $100,000 | Assist in opening a new Cafe Momentum restaurant in Denver CO | 2024 |
| Step Denver | Denver, CO | $100,000 | Assist in opening a Step Colorado Springs location that helps men in a state of desperation end their cycle of... | 2024 |
| We Forify | Colorado Springs, CO | $83,000 | CONSTRUCT TINY HOME FOR ECONOMIC DISTRESSED YOUTH | 2022 |
| Benevolence Farm | Graham, NC | $80,000 | The organization seeks to cultivate leadership promote sustainable livelihoods and reap structural change with... | 2023 |
| Pikes Peak Community College Fndtn | Colorado Springs, CO | $75,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS | 2020 |
| Ppcc Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $75,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS | 2021 |
| Ppcc Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $75,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| The Other Side Academy | Denver, CO | $75,000 | TEACH REPEAT CRIMINALS HEALTHY LIFESTYLESSUFFICE | 2022 |
| Goodwill of Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | $71,200 | PROVIDE SHORT-TERM TRAINING CERT TO POOR | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institu | Denver, CO | $70,000 | PROVIDE MICRO LOANS TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS | 2021 |
| Lost and Found Association | Sioux Falls, SD | $60,000 | SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 15-34 | 2020 |
| Communityworks Inc | Denver, CO | $60,000 | TRAIN UNDERSERVED PEOPLE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT | 2021 |
| Npx Charitable Inc | San Francisco, CA | $50,000 | IMPROVE ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE IN POVERTY | 2021 |
| Mindfulness and Positivity Project | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 | TEACH TEACHERS & STUDENTS REDUCE STRESS & ANXIETY | 2022 |
| Dvg Inc | Grand Forks, ND | $50,000 | STUDENT RUN VENTURE CAPITAL FUND | 2022 |
| The Thrive Network | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 | HELP AT RISK INDIVIDUALS TO START OWN BUINESSES | 2022 |
| Friends of the Children | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 | impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with... | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Alliance of Colorado | Denver, CO | $50,000 | This grant will be used to deliver life changing services to incarcerated individuals while allowing Breakthroughs... | 2024 |
| Friends of the Children | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 | Impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing great obstacles with professional mentors over the... | 2024 |
| Pikes Peak Community Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 | Provide tuition and fees for aspiring Native American recent high school graduates and adult learners | 2024 |
| Brink Literacy Project | Elbert, CO | $40,000 | LITERACY TRAINING FOR PRISON INMATES | 2020 |
| Blue Star Recyclers | Colorado Springs, CO | $35,000 | TRAIN UK ENTITIES TO PROVIDE WORK FOR AUTISTIC | 2021 |