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Ardean & Colleen Aafedt Foundation C/O Eric J Aafedt Grants
Private foundation · EIN 46-1621232 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.6M
- Grants reported
- 8
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | $1.5M |
| 2024 | 3 | $40K |
Where Ardean & Colleen Aafedt Foundation C/O Eric J Aafedt gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAFgiving360 | San Francisco, CA | Donor Advised Fund | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Cross Training | Bismarck, ND | General operations | 2024 | $20K |
| Western Star Literacy Center | Williston, ND | General Operations | 2025 | $15K |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | Oakland, CA | General operations | 2024 | $10K |
| Williston State College Foundation | Williston, ND | General operations | 2024 | $10K |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | Mountain View, CA | General Operations | 2025 | $5K |
| St Joseph Church | Williston, ND | General Operations | 2025 | $5K |
| Trout Unlimited | Evergreen, CO | General Operations | 2025 | $3K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Ardean & Colleen Aafedt Foundation C/O Eric J Aafedt's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.