Dakota Foundation Dtd 122997 | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-7213554

Foundation Overview

Based in Colorado Springs, CO, Dakota Foundation Dtd 122997 has awarded 131 grants totaling $5,693,537 to organizations in Rhode Island, California and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,034 to $100,000, with a median award of $35,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,693,537
Total Assets
$29,098,283
Median Grant (all grants)
$35,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 60%

9 of 15 recipients (60%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Colorado

73% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Colorado Springs (61%), Denver (19%), Elbert (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+47%

Moderate 47% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dakota Foundation Dtd 122997's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Eastern Plains Chamber Of Commerce $5,000 Falcon, CO, US The Purpose Of This Grant Is To Fund The Venue Cost Of The Colorado National Civics Bee To Be Hosted In Colorado Springs Co 2024
Breakthrough Alliance Of Colorado $50,000 Denver, CO, US This Grant Will Be Used To Deliver Life Changing Services To Incarcerated Individuals While Allowing Breakthroughs Team To Dedicate Time And Resources To The Pursuit Of A Pay For Success Model. 2024
Colorado Springs School District 11 $22,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Annual Teaching Award For Elementary Middle And High School Educators In D11 Who Are Accelerating Student Outcomes Through Exemplary Practices. 2024
Momentum Advisory Council $100,000 Dallas, TX, US Assist In Opening A New Cafe Momentum Restaurant In Denver Co 2024
Step Denver $100,000 Denver, CO, US Assist In Opening A Step Colorado Springs Location That Helps Men In A State Of Desperation End Their Cycle Of Addiction Take Back Control Of Their Lives And Transition To A Safe And Sober Living Environment Where They Can Become Productive Contributing Members Of Their Families And Community. 2024
Friends Of The Children $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Impact Generational Change By Empowering Youth Who Are Facing Great Obstacles With Professional Mentors Over The Course Of 12+ Years. Provides Intensive Individualized Guidance For Children Beginning At Age 4 Through High School. 2024
Pikes Peak Community Foundation $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provide Tuition And Fees For Aspiring Native American Recent High School Graduates And Adult Learners 2024
Social Data Analytics Llc $25,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Use Predictive Risk Modeling A Product Of Machine And Algorithmic Learning To Improve The Quality Of Decision Making And Supervision Assigned To Open Cases Within Child Welfare Utilizing Objective Data Rather Than Subjective Opinions So That Families With Higher Levels Of Complexity Are Responded To And Managed With More Timely Safety Plans Ultimately Reducing Neglect Abuse And Fatalities. Using Objective Data Helps To Make Screening Decisions More Consistent Equitable And Accurate. The Purpose Of This Grant Is To Partner With El Paso County To Cover 50% Of The Cost To Implement The Program In The County Incentivizing The County To Adopt The Tools To Improve Their Child Welfare Outcomes. 2024
Veterans Yoga Project Inc $24,000 Alameda, CA, US Support Recovery And Resilience Among Veterans Military Families And Communities Through Mindfulness Resilience Yoga Classes. 2024
Mindfulness And Positivity Project $17,600 Colorado Springs, CO, US Aid In Establishing The Mindfulness And Positivity Program In Up To 18 New Schools By Covering Half Of The Schools Curriculum Cost. Program Provides Students And Teachers The Tools To Understand And Mitigate Stress And Anxiety By Initially Helping Them Understand How The Brain And Body Respond To Stress. 2024
Community Enterprise Development Services $15,000 Aurora, CO, US Program Assists Refugees Immigrants And Those From Underserved Communities To Start Or Grow Their Small Business In Denver And Surrounding Counties. The Purpose Of This Grant Is To Provide General Operating Support To Supplement The Administration Of A Separate But Related Program-related Investment 2024
Advance Inc $25,000 Aurora, CO, US Organization Provides Pathways To Recovery That Create Self-esteem Dignity And Independence For People Experiencing Homelessness. The Purpose Of This Grant Is To Aid In Creating A Community That Provides All The Help Required To Those Willing To Work Toward Independence. 2024
Chai Debt Capital Llc $1,169 Denver, CO, US The Organization Blends Together Fixed-rate Notes And Equity From Philanthropic Public Sector And Private Impact Investment Sources. They Use These Pooled Resources To Deploy Debt And Equity To Partners Developing High-impact Affordable Housing Projects Across Colorado In Communities Where It Is Needed Most. 2024
Pikes Peak Community Foundation $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provides Tuition And Fees For Aspiring College Students In Low Income And Low Performing Colorado Springs School Districts 2024
Prodigy Ventures $5,000 Denver, CO, US The Purpose Of This Grant Is To Provide General Operating Support To Supplement The Administration Of A Separate But Related Pri Agreement 2024
Catherine's House $10,000 Belmont, NC, US Support Women And Children Experiencing Homelessness 2023
Benevolence Farm $80,000 Graham, NC, US The Organization Seeks To Cultivate Leadership Promote Sustainable Livelihoods And Reap Structural Change With Individuals Impacted By The Criminal Legal System In North Carolina. 2023
Pikes Peak Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Sprngs, CO, US Individuals Families Businesses And Organizations Work With Community Foundations To Create Charitable Funds That Help Meet The Challenges Of Changing Times. The Foundation Invests And Administers These Funds. 2023
Advance Inc $25,000 Denver, CO, US Support And Resources For People Experiencing Homelessness 2023
Catherine's House $30,000 Belmont, NC, US Empower Women And Children Who Are Experiencing Homelessness Through Safe Housing And Services That Build Self-sufficiency 2023
Friends Of The Children $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Impact Generational Change By Empowering Youth Who Are Facing The Greatest Obstacles Through Relationships With Professional Mentors Over The Course Of 12+ Years. Through Their Long-term Relationship-based Model They Provide Children And Their Families With Intensive Individualized Guidance From Full-time Highly Trained Salaried Professional Mentors Beginning At Age 4-6 And Continuing Through High School Graduation. 2023
Chai Debt Capital Llc $1,034 Denver, CO, US Weave Social Finance Is The Sponsor And Investment Manager Of The Colorado Housing Accelerator Initiative Chai. Weave Specializes In Facilitating Triple Bottom Line Impact Investments In Affordable Housing And Early Stage Businesses. 2023
Colorado Springs Community Cultural $7,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Develop Colorado's Creative Workforce Through Apprenticeships In Hospitality And Culinary Arts Creative Technologies And Early Childhood Education Enrichment Training 2023
Community Violence Intervention Cnt $25,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Support In The Development Of A Business Plan To Create A Self-sustaining Therapy Center By Initiating Billing To Patient Insurance And Medicaid Helping With Their Own Sustainability And Contributing To Mental Health Within Their Community. 2023
Catherine's House $10,000 Belmont, NC, US Support Women And Children Experiencing Homelessness 2023
Benevolence Farm $80,000 Graham, NC, US The Organization Seeks To Cultivate Leadership Promote Sustainable Livelihoods And Reap Structural Change With Individuals Impacted By The Criminal Legal System In North Carolina. 2023
Pikes Peak Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Sprngs, CO, US Individuals Families Businesses And Organizations Work With Community Foundations To Create Charitable Funds That Help Meet The Challenges Of Changing Times. The Foundation Invests And Administers These Funds. 2023
Advance Inc $25,000 Denver, CO, US Support And Resources For People Experiencing Homelessness 2023
Catherine's House $30,000 Belmont, NC, US Empower Women And Children Who Are Experiencing Homelessness Through Safe Housing And Services That Build Self-sufficiency 2023
Friends Of The Children $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Impact Generational Change By Empowering Youth Who Are Facing The Greatest Obstacles Through Relationships With Professional Mentors Over The Course Of 12+ Years. Through Their Long-term Relationship-based Model They Provide Children And Their Families With Intensive Individualized Guidance From Full-time Highly Trained Salaried Professional Mentors Beginning At Age 4-6 And Continuing Through High School Graduation. 2023
Chai Debt Capital Llc $1,034 Denver, CO, US Weave Social Finance Is The Sponsor And Investment Manager Of The Colorado Housing Accelerator Initiative Chai. Weave Specializes In Facilitating Triple Bottom Line Impact Investments In Affordable Housing And Early Stage Businesses. 2023
Colorado Springs Community Cultural $7,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Develop Colorado's Creative Workforce Through Apprenticeships In Hospitality And Culinary Arts Creative Technologies And Early Childhood Education Enrichment Training 2023
Community Violence Intervention Cnt $25,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Support In The Development Of A Business Plan To Create A Self-sustaining Therapy Center By Initiating Billing To Patient Insurance And Medicaid Helping With Their Own Sustainability And Contributing To Mental Health Within Their Community. 2023
First Southwest Community Fund $10,000 Alamosa, CO, US Fund Economic Developmnt In Distresed Communities 2022
Ppcc Foundation $75,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Scholarships 2022
Brinks Literacy Project $20,000 Elbert, CO, US Teach Literacy To Prisoners 2022
Three Sisters Kitchen $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Community Foods Education Center 2022
Mindfulness And Positivity Project $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Teach Teachers & Students Reduce Stress & Anxiety 2022
Dvg Inc $50,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Student Run Venture Capital Fund 2022
The Other Side Academy $75,000 Denver, CO, US Teach Repeat Criminals Healthy Lifestylessuffice 2022
Recidiviz Inc $100,000 New York, NY, US Reduce Recidivisim & Criminal Populatns In Co 2022
The Thrive Network $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Help At Risk Individuals To Start Own Buinesses 2022
We Forify $83,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Construct Tiny Home For Economic Distressed Youth 2022
Converge Lecture Series $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Leverage Writing & Poetry To Meet Community Needs 2022
Pikes Peaks Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Spnsr Of Olympic City Usa - Free Soccer For K-2 2022
Friends Of The Children $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provide Mentors For Needy Youth And Their Parents 2022
First Southwest Community Fund $10,000 Alamosa, CO, US Fund Economic Developmnt In Distresed Communities 2022
Ppcc Foundation $75,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Scholarships 2022
Brinks Literacy Project $20,000 Elbert, CO, US Teach Literacy To Prisoners 2022
Three Sisters Kitchen $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Community Foods Education Center 2022
Mindfulness And Positivity Project $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Teach Teachers & Students Reduce Stress & Anxiety 2022
Dvg Inc $50,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Student Run Venture Capital Fund 2022
The Other Side Academy $75,000 Denver, CO, US Teach Repeat Criminals Healthy Lifestylessuffice 2022
Recidiviz Inc $100,000 New York, NY, US Reduce Recidivisim & Criminal Populatns In Co 2022
The Thrive Network $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Help At Risk Individuals To Start Own Buinesses 2022
We Forify $83,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Construct Tiny Home For Economic Distressed Youth 2022
Converge Lecture Series $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Leverage Writing & Poetry To Meet Community Needs 2022
Pikes Peaks Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Spnsr Of Olympic City Usa - Free Soccer For K-2 2022
Friends Of The Children $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provide Mentors For Needy Youth And Their Parents 2022
First Southwest Community Fund $10,000 Alamosa, CO, US Fund Economic Developmnt In Distresed Communities 2022
Ppcc Foundation $75,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Scholarships 2022
Brinks Literacy Project $20,000 Elbert, CO, US Teach Literacy To Prisoners 2022
Three Sisters Kitchen $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Community Foods Education Center 2022
Mindfulness And Positivity Project $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Teach Teachers & Students Reduce Stress & Anxiety 2022
Dvg Inc $50,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Student Run Venture Capital Fund 2022
The Other Side Academy $75,000 Denver, CO, US Teach Repeat Criminals Healthy Lifestylessuffice 2022
Recidiviz Inc $100,000 New York, NY, US Reduce Recidivisim & Criminal Populatns In Co 2022
The Thrive Network $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Help At Risk Individuals To Start Own Buinesses 2022
We Forify $83,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Construct Tiny Home For Economic Distressed Youth 2022
Converge Lecture Series $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Leverage Writing & Poetry To Meet Community Needs 2022
Pikes Peaks Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Spnsr Of Olympic City Usa - Free Soccer For K-2 2022
Friends Of The Children $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provide Mentors For Needy Youth And Their Parents 2022
First Southwest Community Fund $10,000 Alamosa, CO, US Fund Economic Developmnt In Distresed Communities 2022
Ppcc Foundation $75,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Scholarships 2022
Brinks Literacy Project $20,000 Elbert, CO, US Teach Literacy To Prisoners 2022
Three Sisters Kitchen $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Community Foods Education Center 2022
Mindfulness And Positivity Project $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Teach Teachers & Students Reduce Stress & Anxiety 2022
Dvg Inc $50,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Student Run Venture Capital Fund 2022
The Other Side Academy $75,000 Denver, CO, US Teach Repeat Criminals Healthy Lifestylessuffice 2022
Recidiviz Inc $100,000 New York, NY, US Reduce Recidivisim & Criminal Populatns In Co 2022
The Thrive Network $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Help At Risk Individuals To Start Own Buinesses 2022
We Forify $83,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Construct Tiny Home For Economic Distressed Youth 2022
Converge Lecture Series $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Leverage Writing & Poetry To Meet Community Needs 2022
Pikes Peaks Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Spnsr Of Olympic City Usa - Free Soccer For K-2 2022
Friends Of The Children $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provide Mentors For Needy Youth And Their Parents 2022
First Southwest Community Fund $10,000 Alamosa, CO, US Fund Economic Developmnt In Distresed Communities 2022
Ppcc Foundation $75,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Scholarships 2022
Brinks Literacy Project $20,000 Elbert, CO, US Teach Literacy To Prisoners 2022
Three Sisters Kitchen $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Community Foods Education Center 2022
Mindfulness And Positivity Project $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Teach Teachers & Students Reduce Stress & Anxiety 2022
Dvg Inc $50,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Student Run Venture Capital Fund 2022
The Other Side Academy $75,000 Denver, CO, US Teach Repeat Criminals Healthy Lifestylessuffice 2022
Recidiviz Inc $100,000 New York, NY, US Reduce Recidivisim & Criminal Populatns In Co 2022
The Thrive Network $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Help At Risk Individuals To Start Own Buinesses 2022
We Forify $83,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Construct Tiny Home For Economic Distressed Youth 2022
Converge Lecture Series $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Leverage Writing & Poetry To Meet Community Needs 2022
Pikes Peaks Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Spnsr Of Olympic City Usa - Free Soccer For K-2 2022
Friends Of The Children $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provide Mentors For Needy Youth And Their Parents 2022
First Southwest Community Fund $10,000 Alamosa, CO, US Fund Economic Developmnt In Distresed Communities 2022
Ppcc Foundation $75,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Scholarships 2022
Brinks Literacy Project $20,000 Elbert, CO, US Teach Literacy To Prisoners 2022
Three Sisters Kitchen $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Community Foods Education Center 2022
Mindfulness And Positivity Project $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Teach Teachers & Students Reduce Stress & Anxiety 2022
Dvg Inc $50,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Student Run Venture Capital Fund 2022
The Other Side Academy $75,000 Denver, CO, US Teach Repeat Criminals Healthy Lifestylessuffice 2022
Recidiviz Inc $100,000 New York, NY, US Reduce Recidivisim & Criminal Populatns In Co 2022
The Thrive Network $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Help At Risk Individuals To Start Own Buinesses 2022
We Forify $83,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Construct Tiny Home For Economic Distressed Youth 2022
Converge Lecture Series $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Leverage Writing & Poetry To Meet Community Needs 2022
Pikes Peaks Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Spnsr Of Olympic City Usa - Free Soccer For K-2 2022
Friends Of The Children $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provide Mentors For Needy Youth And Their Parents 2022
Capital Good Fund $15,000 Providence, RI, US To Make Loans To Low Income Individuals 2021
Npx Charitable Inc $50,000 San Francisco, CA, US Improve Economic Mobility For People In Poverty 2021
Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institu $70,000 Denver, CO, US Provide Micro Loans To Underserved Entrepreneurs 2021
Blue Star Recyclers $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Train Uk Entities To Provide Work For Autistic 2021
Communityworks Inc $60,000 Denver, CO, US Train Underserved People To Find Employment 2021
Solid Rock Development Corporation $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US To Provide Financial Aid & Training To End Poverty 2021
Homeward Pikes Peak $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provide Housing & Care For Homeless Pregnant Women 2021
Goodwill Of Colorado $71,200 Colorado Springs, CO, US Provide Short-term Training Cert To Poor 2021
Ppcc Foundation $75,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Scholarships For Low Income Individuals 2021
Saranamllc $100,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Provide Housing & Educ For People In Poverty 2021
Friends Of The Children $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Mentor For Low-income Youth & Their Families 2021
Foundation For Black Entrepreneurs $6,000 Denver, CO, US Business Accelerator For Black Women Entrepreneurs 2020
Community Enterprise Developmnt Svc $4,000 Aurora, CO, US Assist Disadvantaged In Starting Businesses 2020
Family Independence Initiative $100,000 Oakland, CA, US Provide Financial Social Capital For Low Income 2020
Jeremiah Program $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Child Care And Education For Single Mothers 2020
Lost And Found Association $60,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Suicide Prevention For Young Adults Ages 15-34 2020
Pikes Peak Community College Fndtn $75,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Scholarships For Low Income Students 2020
Veterans Yoga Project $17,500 Oakland, CA, US Aid Vets And Military Recovery Resilience 2020
Brink Literacy Project $40,000 Elbert, CO, US Literacy Training For Prison Inmates 2020
Ilearn Collaborative $25,000 Denver, CO, US Curriculum Creation And Educator Development 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Dakota Foundation Dtd 122997 as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-7213554
Website http://www.dakotafoundation.org
Address PO BOX 1535 Jamestown, ND 58402-1535

Key People (10)

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Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.