Helen Gough Fdn Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-6014772

Foundation Overview

Based in Milwaukee, WI, Helen Gough Fdn Trust has awarded 202 grants totaling $2,131,371 to organizations in Arizona, South Dakota and 20 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $82,000, with a median award of $8,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,131,371
Total Assets
$9,083,136
Median Grant (all grants)
$8,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+88% (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
Balanced Approach: 33%

8 of 24 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
North Dakota

Grants are geographically diversified with 30% in North Dakota and funding distributed across 22 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within North Dakota, funding concentrates in Bismarck (38%), Grand Forks (13%), Minot (13%).

Funding Trajectory
+708%

Strong 708% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + General Purposes

Dual focus on education (60%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Helen Gough Fdn Trust'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
University Of Kansas $8,000 Lawrence, KS, US Scholarships 2023
Chemeketa Community College $8,000 Salem, OR, US Scholarships 2023
Haskell Indian Nations University $16,000 Lawrence, KS, US Scholarships 2023
University Of North Dakota $24,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Scholarships 2023
Career Network Institute $14,000 Santa Anna, CA, US Scholarships 2023
Montana State University Northern $19,290 Havre, MT, US Scholarships 2023
Sinte Gleska University $8,000 Mission, SD, US Scholarships 2023
University Of North Texas $8,000 Denton, TX, US Scholarships 2023
Coffeyville Community College $8,000 Coffeyville, KS, US Scholarships 2023
Oregon State University $16,000 Corvallis, OR, US Scholarships 2023
Fort Lewis College $12,356 Durango, CO, US Scholarships 2023
Sitting Bull College $8,000 Fort Yates, ND, US Scholarships 2023
Bismarck State College $24,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2023
University Of Minnesota Foundation $16,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarships 2023
University Of Mary $8,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2023
United Tribes Technical College $82,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2023
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College $40,000 New Town, ND, US Scholarships 2023
Ndscs Foundation $16,000 Wahpeton, ND, US Scholarships 2023
Minot State University $40,000 Minot, ND, US Scholarships 2023
Arizona State University $16,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarships 2023
North Dakota State University $16,000 Fargo, ND, US Scholarships 2023
University Of New Mexico $8,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Scholarships 2023
California State University $8,000 Fresno, CA, US Scholarships 2023
Northwest Indian College Foundation $8,000 Bellingham, WA, US Scholarships 2023
University Of Minnesota Morris $8,000 Morris, MN, US Scholarships 2022
Haskell Indian Nations University $8,000 Lawrence, KS, US Scholarships 2022
Bismarck State College $24,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Minnesota Duluth $8,000 Duluth, MN, US Scholarships 2022
Oklahoma State University $16,000 Stillwater, OK, US Scholarships 2022
Austin Community College $6,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2022
Nueta Hidatsz Sahnish College $22,000 New Town, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Career Network Institute $6,000 Santa Anna, CA, US Scholarships 2022
Montana State University Northern $8,000 Havre, MT, US Scholarships 2022
University Of New Mexico $8,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Scholarships 2022
University Of South Dakota $8,000 Vermillion, SD, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Nevada Las Vegas $6,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Texas Austin $8,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Hawaii At Manoa $8,000 Honolulu, HI, US Scholarships 2022
Oregon State University $16,000 Corvallis, OR, US Scholarships 2022
Sitting Bull College $8,000 Fort Yates, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Twin Cities $8,000 Fergus Falls, MN, US Scholarships 2022
Chemeketa Community College $16,000 Salem, OR, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Mary $22,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2022
United Tribes Technical College $22,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Minot State University $16,000 Minot, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Midland University $8,000 Fremont, NE, US Scholarships 2022
Arizona State University $14,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarships 2022
University Of North Dakota $30,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Oklahoma $6,000 Normal, OK, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Minnesota Morris $8,000 Morris, MN, US Scholarships 2022
Haskell Indian Nations University $8,000 Lawrence, KS, US Scholarships 2022
Bismarck State College $24,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Minnesota Duluth $8,000 Duluth, MN, US Scholarships 2022
Oklahoma State University $16,000 Stillwater, OK, US Scholarships 2022
Austin Community College $6,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2022
Nueta Hidatsz Sahnish College $22,000 New Town, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Career Network Institute $6,000 Santa Anna, CA, US Scholarships 2022
Montana State University Northern $8,000 Havre, MT, US Scholarships 2022
University Of New Mexico $8,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Scholarships 2022
University Of South Dakota $8,000 Vermillion, SD, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Nevada Las Vegas $6,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Texas Austin $8,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Hawaii At Manoa $8,000 Honolulu, HI, US Scholarships 2022
Oregon State University $16,000 Corvallis, OR, US Scholarships 2022
Sitting Bull College $8,000 Fort Yates, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Twin Cities $8,000 Fergus Falls, MN, US Scholarships 2022
Chemeketa Community College $16,000 Salem, OR, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Mary $22,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2022
United Tribes Technical College $22,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Minot State University $16,000 Minot, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Midland University $8,000 Fremont, NE, US Scholarships 2022
Arizona State University $14,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarships 2022
University Of North Dakota $30,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Oklahoma $6,000 Normal, OK, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Minnesota Morris $8,000 Morris, MN, US Scholarships 2022
Haskell Indian Nations University $8,000 Lawrence, KS, US Scholarships 2022
Bismarck State College $24,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Minnesota Duluth $8,000 Duluth, MN, US Scholarships 2022
Oklahoma State University $16,000 Stillwater, OK, US Scholarships 2022
Austin Community College $6,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2022
Nueta Hidatsz Sahnish College $22,000 New Town, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Career Network Institute $6,000 Santa Anna, CA, US Scholarships 2022
Montana State University Northern $8,000 Havre, MT, US Scholarships 2022
University Of New Mexico $8,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Scholarships 2022
University Of South Dakota $8,000 Vermillion, SD, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Nevada Las Vegas $6,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Texas Austin $8,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Hawaii At Manoa $8,000 Honolulu, HI, US Scholarships 2022
Oregon State University $16,000 Corvallis, OR, US Scholarships 2022
Sitting Bull College $8,000 Fort Yates, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Twin Cities $8,000 Fergus Falls, MN, US Scholarships 2022
Chemeketa Community College $16,000 Salem, OR, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Mary $22,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2022
United Tribes Technical College $22,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Minot State University $16,000 Minot, ND, US Scholarships 2022
Midland University $8,000 Fremont, NE, US Scholarships 2022
Arizona State University $14,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarships 2022
University Of North Dakota $30,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Oklahoma $6,000 Normal, OK, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Phoenix $7,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarships 2021
University Of South Dakota $8,000 Vermillion, SD, US Scholarships 2021
University Of North Dakota $38,000 Grand Forks, ND, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Wisconsin-milwaukee $8,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Scholarships 2021
Walden University $8,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarships 2021
Sitting Bull College $6,000 Fort Yates, ND, US Scholarships 2021
University Of New Mexico $8,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Scholarships 2021
Northern New Mexico College $8,000 Espanola, NM, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities $8,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Scholarships 2021
Minot State University $16,000 Minot, ND, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Texas - Austin $8,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2021
North Dakota State University $8,000 Fargo, ND, US Scholarships 2021
Oklahoma State University $8,000 Stillwater, OK, US Scholarships 2021
Montana State University-bozeman $8,000 Bozeman, MT, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Minnesota Duluth $22,663 Duluth, MN, US Scholarships 2021
United Tribes Technical College $39,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Nevada Las Vegas $6,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Scholarships 2021
Midland University $8,000 Fremont, NE, US Scholarships 2021
Northern Arizona University $8,000 Flagstaff, AZ, US Scholarships 2021
Chemeketa Community College $16,000 Salem, OR, US Scholarships 2021
Arizona State University $8,000 Tempe, AZ, US Scholarships 2021
Bismarck State College $7,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2021
Oregon State University $8,000 Corvallis, OR, US Scholarships 2021
University Of North Dakota $17,300 Grand Forks, ND, US Scholarships 2020
Sitting Bull College $5,100 Fort Yates, ND, US Scholarships 2020
Minot State University $12,200 Minot, ND, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Wisconsin $6,100 River Falls, WI, US Scholarships 2020
Oklahoma State University $4,000 Stillwater, OK, US Scholarships 2020
Montana State University-bozeman $6,100 Bozeman, MT, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Minnesota Duluth $16,200 Duluth, MN, US Scholarships 2020
United Tribes Technical College $50,900 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Wisconsin-milwaukee $4,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Scholarships 2020
California State Univ Of Sacramento $4,000 Sacremento, CA, US Scholarships 2020
Northern Arizona University $4,000 Flagstaff, AZ, US Scholarships 2020
Chemeketa Community College $11,200 Salem, OR, US Scholarships 2020
Arizona State University $6,100 Tempe, AZ, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Oklahoma $4,000 Edmond, OK, US Scholarships 2020
Hair Academy $5,100 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2020
Colorado State University Foundation $4,000 Fort Collins, CO, US Scholarships 2020
Bismarck State College $15,300 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Mary $10,100 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2020
John Hopkins University $4,000 Baltimore, MD, US Scholarships 2020
Abilene Christian University $6,100 Abilene, TX, US Scholarships 2020
Oregon State University $5,100 Corvallis, OR, US Scholarships 2020
Skagit Valley College $5,100 Mt Vernon, WA, US Scholarships 2020
Black Hills State University $6,100 Spearfish, SD, US Scholarships 2020
Northwestern Health Sciences Univ $4,000 Bloomington, MN, US Scholarships 2020
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College $5,100 New Town, ND, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Minnesota Duluth $6,100 Duluth, MN, US Scholarships 2018
Arizona State University $6,100 Tempe, AZ, US Scholarship 2018
Black Hills State University $4,000 Spearfish, SD, US Scholarship 2018
Coastal Carolina University $500 Conway, SC, US Scholarship 2018
Grand Canyon University $6,100 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarship 2018
Ivy Tech Community College $2,500 Bloom, IN, US Scholarship 2018
Minot State University $3,000 Minot, ND, US Scholarship 2018
Montana State University-bozeman $5,100 Bozeman, MT, US Scholarship 2018
Montana Tech $4,000 Butte, MT, US Scholarship 2018
Nd State College Of Science $5,100 Wahpeton, ND, US Scholarship 2018
Northern State University $12,200 Aberdeen, SD, US Scholarship 2018
Northwestern Health Sciences Univ $4,000 Bloomington, MN, US Scholarship 2018
Northwestern State University $6,100 Natchitoches, LA, US Scholarship 2018
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College $11,200 New Town, ND, US Scholarship 2018
Sacramento State University $6,100 Sacramento, CA, US Scholarship 2018
Sitting Bull College $2,500 Fort Yates, ND, US Scholarship 2018
United Tribes Technical College $38,200 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarship 2018
University Of Cental Oklahoma $6,100 Edmond, OK, US Scholarship 2018
University Of Mary $4,000 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarship 2018
University Of Montana $6,100 Missoula, MT, US Scholarship 2018
University Of Southern California $3,408 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarship 2018
Valley City State University $6,100 Valley City, ND, US Scholarship 2018
Wake Forest University $4,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Scholarship 2018
University Of North Dakota $9,227 Grand Forks, ND, US Scholarships 2017
Haskel Indian Nations University $3,500 Lawrence, KS, US Scholarships 2017
Montana State University-bozeman $3,500 Bozeman, MT, US Scholarships 2017
University Of Minnesota Duluth $3,500 Duluth, MN, US Scholarships 2017
United Tribes Technical College $12,500 Bismarck, ND, US Scholarships 2017
Baker University $2,227 Baldwin City, KS, US Scholarships 2017
Arizona State University $3,500 Tempe, AZ, US Scholarships 2017
Sacramento State University $3,500 Sacramento, CA, US Scholarships 2017
Valley City State University $3,500 Valley City, ND, US Scholarships 2017
Montana Tech $3,500 Butte, MT, US Scolarships 2017
Grand Canyon University $3,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarships 2017
Northern State University $3,500 Aberdeen, SD, US Scholarships 2017
University Of Texas-dallas $3,500 Richardson, TX, US Scholarships 2017
University Of Cental Oklahoma $3,500 Edmond, OK, US Scholarships 2017
University Of Montana $3,500 Missoula, MT, US Scholarships 2017
Turtle Mountain Community College $3,500 Belcourt, ND, US Scholarships 2017
Ashford University $3,500 San Diego, CA, US Scholarships 2017
University Of North Dakota $5,550 Grand Forks, ND, US General Operating 2016
Minot State University $6,000 Minot, ND, US Scholarships 2016
Haskel Indian Nations University $3,000 Lawrence, KS, US Scholarships 2016
Montana State University-bozeman $3,000 Bozeman, MT, US General Operating 2016
University Of Minnesota Duluth $3,000 Duluth, MN, US General Operating 2016
United Tribes Technical College $2,100 Bismarck, ND, US General Operating 2016
University Of Denver $2,700 Denver, CO, US General Operating 2016
Trinity Bible College $3,000 Ellendale, ND, US General Operating 2016
Baker University $2,700 Baldwin City, KS, US General Operating 2016
Arizona State University $3,000 Tempe, AZ, US General Operating 2016
University Of Oklahoma $2,700 Edmond, OK, US General Operating 2016
University Of Kansas $2,700 Lawrence, KS, US Scholarships 2016
Truckee Meadows Community College $2,700 Reno, NV, US General Operating 2016
Sacramento State University $3,000 Sacramento, CA, US General Operating 2016
University Of Mary $8,250 Bismarck, ND, US General Operating 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 45-6014772
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 634 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634

Key People (2)

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Trustee Us Bank Na
Foundation Manager Martha Hunter

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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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.