Our Impact

Our committee is here to serve McKenzie County non-profits by GRANTING endowment earnings annually. In 2024, we had $108,000 in grant requests on projects totaling $477,000. We were able to grant $43,850! While we are proud of what was granted last year, we aim to become a larger resource for area non-profits and make a difference in the lives of those who live in McKenzie County. Our goal is to grow the Foundation’s Endowment to $2,500,000+, which would create a Transformational Level of granting at $100,000 per year. By working together as a community and creating partnerships with individual donors and local businesses, we can make this goal a reality! We invite you to join in our mission. Please click HERE to make a donation today!

Local Committee

President - Daniel Stenberg
(Director, McKenzie County Economic Development)
dstenberg@co.mckenzie.nd.us

Jan Dodge Board member, Long X Arts Foundation

Sara Fitzpatrick Director, Rough Rider Center

Doug Rolfson Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Ty Skarda (VP) Legal Professional, Skarda Law Office

Desiree Sorenson Director, Mountrail-McKenzie Human Service Zone

Teale Wold Owner, Mabe’s Flower Market

Grant Funding

The grants we provide come from the following funds:  

  • McKenzie County Community Foundation ENDOWMENT: Our primary fund; qualifies for 40% ND State Tax Credit. (click here for requirements & to donate now) Roughly 4% of funds are put to work in the community annually as "grants". 

  • McKenzie County Community Foundation PROJECT NON- ENDOWMENT: Provides immediate granting. Qualifies as a charitable gift if no benefit is given in return, but NOT for 40% ND income tax credit.

Donations are welcomed and help us grow our impact within the community.