Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community-focused initiatives, primarily in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Its mission emphasizes funding general operations for local nonprofits, with a strong commitment to education, human services, arts and culture, and historical preservation. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, community service organizations, and cultural entities, reflecting its values of community enhancement and support for local development. Additionally, it shows a commitment to affordable housing through support for Habitat for Humanity projects and animal welfare through funding for local humane societies.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid‑sized nonprofit based in Fergus Falls / Otter Tail County or nearby Minnesota communities working in community services, education, arts/culture, health, housing, or historical preservation seeking general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Fergus Falls or the surrounding Minnesota area.
- • Request is for general operating support or a community‑focused program.
- • Requested amount aligns with recent grants (typical awards in the $5K–$50K range).
- • Demonstrable local impact and established presence in the community.
- • Ability to submit a concise written application by mail and follow up by phone.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Minnesota—especially Fergus Falls—with about 96% of the latest year's dollars going to that state despite the foundation being based in ND; only three states received any funds in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows broad recipient variety with 23 distinct grantees out of 24 grants and multiple sectors represented (arts, education, human services, historical societies, housing), although the top five recipients together received a majority of dollars.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence supports accessibility to new entrants: the latest year included roughly 16 new recipients (about 70%), prior years also show new grantees, and the filing lists a clear written application route, so unfamiliar local applicants appear plausibly able to join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
