Quick Summary
Name: Myra Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $715,510 (2024) / $754,028 (2025) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $10,000 (typical, no set parameters) |
| Average Grant | ~$9,700 (2024) / ~$9,100 (2025) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.myrafoundation.org/
- Address: PO Box 13536, Grand Forks, ND 58208
- Founded: 1941 (incorporated), active grantmaking since 1957
Geographic Focus
Grand Forks County, North Dakota (including the City of Grand Forks). All awards are strictly confined to organizations within Grand Forks County boundaries.
Funding Priorities
Grants are awarded for charitable, character-building, and educational purposes, including:
- Education (schools, scholarships)
- Healthcare organizations
- Emergency services (rural fire departments, EMS)
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Youth programs and development
- Social assistance and human services
- Community development projects
- Libraries and museums
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside Grand Forks County
- Private foundations (as defined under IRS Section 509(a))
- Non-501(c)(3) organizations
- Multi-year grant commitments (prohibited by bylaws)
Application Method
Online application process with fixed annual deadline:
- Application opens: June 1
- Application deadline: November 1
- Award decisions: Mid-December
- Funding distribution: Late December
Eligibility: Must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (not a private foundation) operating within Grand Forks County.
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