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The Minot Area Community Foundation is a leading voice and catalyst for connecting donors, nonprofit organizations, professional advisors, community leaders and other partners to inspire charitable giving and improve the quality of life in communities in our area.

We work directly with donors, foundations, corporations and nonprofit organizations to educate them about issues affecting our communities and offer support for their charitable goals.

Due to the generosity and vision of all our donors, the Community Foundation is able to build stronger, healthier communities for today and for the future. We will continue working for our donors and the communities we serve with visionary leadership, effective grant making and endowment building services.                                        

Our Mission

To enrich the quality of life for the people of this area by:    

  • Encouraging philanthropy by providing attractive solutions to donors
  • Being a catalyst for community cooperation
  • Serving as a resource for Minot area charitable organizations



Minot Area Community Foundation celebrates its founding date on March 16, 2000. 
View our 20th ANNIVERSARY VIDEO and learn more about the impact we've made on our community.

Each year, an Annual Report is published to summarize the year's impact.
Click below for the current Annual Report:

2023MACFAnnualReport.pdf

Hot off the press!
MACF Grants to Central Middle School Food Pantry

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) has granted $2,400 to Central Middle School to establish a school food pantry. The grant was made possible through the Minot Area Community Foundation’s Arnold I. Besserud Fund, which is

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