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Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation
At the Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation, we unite passionate people with trusted resources to spark meaningful impact and create lasting change across Williams, Divide, McKenzie, and Mountrail Counties—building stronger communities today and for generations to come.
Assisting Philanthropy
In Northwest North Dakota!
Community foundations are catalysts for change, bringing together people and organizations who share a common goal: making a lasting difference. As tax-exempt public charities, they inspire generosity and are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities they serve.
The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NWND Community Foundation) partners with individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to create permanent charitable funds that will benefit our region for generations to come.
Unlike private or corporate foundations, which typically draw resources from a single source, community foundations are fueled by the collective generosity of many. Together, we pool and invest these contributions, leveraging the resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support the people and causes that matter most in Williams, Divide, McKenzie, and Mountrail Counties.
Now is a perfect time to consider creating an endowment fund with the NWND Community Foundation. Through the North Dakota Income Tax Credit, donors can receive a 40% state tax credit on gifts of $5,000 or more to qualified endowment funds. It’s a unique opportunity to make a difference today while building a legacy for tomorrow.
Foundations History
The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation was established in 2015 to improve the quality of life for citizens in Divide, McKenzie, and Williams counties through charitable giving and promoting philanthropy.
It is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt corporation that receives and distributes charitable funds to support a wide range of programs in northwest North Dakota.
NWNDCF was formed by Ward Koeser and a group of citizens who were interested in establishing a financial vehicle as a means to give towards some of the needs in northwest North Dakota. Initial support for the Foundation came from George Gaukler, a business and property owner in the region.