The mission of ICHF is to promote healthy and sustainable communities by providing financial gifts, strengthening collaborative relationships and supporting local initiatives that impact the mental physical and spiritual well-being of residents in the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward and Wells. The foundation also serves as a resource and catalyst to promote and stimulate voluntary financial support, especially in the building of endowments that will address the long-term needs of communities in North Dakota.

Incorporated March 16, 2000, the Minot Area Community Foundation mission is “dedicated to improving the quality of life in the greater Minot area.”   Donations to the Foundation are in the form of planned gifts from individuals and families.   The Community Foundation also works with other foundations, corporations, and organizations who wish to establish funds to benefit non-profit organizations of their choice within the area.   Named funds, both large and small help create a permanent endowment and a lasting legacy in each donor's name.  



The uniqueness of the Minot Area Community Foundation is that it represents all non-profit organizations in our area.   Guided by the wishes of the donors and the needs of the greater Minot community, the Foundation awards grants and scholarships to a wide variety of non-profit organizations throughout our area.   >From arts to education… human services to economic development, the Minot Area Community Foundation was founded to provide resources to all types of area projects. With the increasing need for the services provided by nonprofit organizations and fewer resources of support, fundraising and endowment building becomes critically important for future stability and community development.



The vision for the Foundation is to build a better tomorrow for the Minot region by linking donor’s philanthropic interests with community needs. The Foundation engages the community and offers solutions to investors to build a better tomorrow. The Minot Area Community Foundation truly is the center for community giving.  Log onto www.magicgive.org to learn more.


For more information contact the Foundation at 701-852-0646.