Data / Foundation grants / Religion-related / South Dakota
Who funds religion-related in South Dakota: 20 foundations, $10.3 million in grants
20 private foundations paid 66 grants totaling $10,310,043 to religion-related nonprofits in South Dakota, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Lilly Endowment Inc, with $10,050,000 in 2 grants.
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- Cause
- Religion-related
- Recipients in
- South Dakota
- Foundations
- 20
- Grants
- 66
- Total granted
- $10,310,043
Foundations that funded religion-related in South Dakota
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $10,050,000 | $10,000,000 | North American Baptist Seminary | Pathways for tomorrow initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Dakota Resources | This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for dakota resources to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others | apps.irs.gov |
| Valley Queen Charitable Foundation | Milbank, SD | 1 | $28,100 | $28,100 | Abbey of the Hills Inn and Retreat Center | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Project for Life Inc | Melville, NY | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Friends of the Diocese of Tshumbe Dr Congo | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | apps.irs.gov |
| Walter and Virginia Hager Foundation | Mobridge, SD | 2 | $16,000 | $10,000 | Victory Center Bible Conference | Equipment | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 4 | $6,400 | $1,600 | First Lutheran Church | Member co-op matches | apps.irs.gov |
| Stillman Family Charitable Foundation | Lancaster, PA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Military Vision | In support of general operations | apps.irs.gov |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $5,500 | $5,000 | Dakota Resources | Workforce Development | apps.irs.gov |
| Faith and Freedom Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Institute of Lutheran Theology | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| James A Brown Private Foundation T/a Mustard Seed Ministries | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Tre Ministries | Religous | apps.irs.gov |
| Nash Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Chabad Lubavitch of South Dakota | To aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 41 | $3,602 | $511 | The Keystone Project Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Alpine Cares | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Mission-Haiti | Ongoing support | apps.irs.gov |
| Tennyson Family Foundation Inc | Custer, SD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Custer Ministerial Alliance Inc | Rent/utility assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| Welk Family Foundation | Aberdeen, SD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Sisseton Area Ministerial Association | Renovate and add space to our ministerial food pantry. | apps.irs.gov |
| Direct Line | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Underground House of Prayer | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Rau Family Trust | Aberdeen, SD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Sisseton Area Ministerial Association | Renovate the food pantry. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Mission Haiti | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Fostering Hope | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $341 | $341 | Tre Ministries | Faith support | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Vantage Point 3 Ministries | Religion-related, spiritual development | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | North American Baptist Seminary | Sioux Falls, SD | Pathways for tomorrow initiative | $10,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bush Foundation | Dakota Resources | Renner, SD | This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for dakota resources to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | North American Baptist Seminary | Sioux Falls, SD | Pathways for tomorrow initiative | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Valley Queen Charitable Foundation | Abbey of the Hills Inn and Retreat Center | Marvin, SD | Donation | $28,100 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Project for Life Inc | Friends of the Diocese of Tshumbe Dr Congo | Sioux Falls, SD | Promote health & welfare of mothers, children, disabled, & clergy | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walter and Virginia Hager Foundation | Victory Center Bible Conference | Kadoka, SD | Equipment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stillman Family Charitable Foundation | Military Vision | Watertown, SD | In support of general operations | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walter and Virginia Hager Foundation | Mobridge Ministerial Association | Mobridge, SD | Backpack food program | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nash Family Foundation | Chabad Lubavitch of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | To aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Dakota Resources | Renner, SD | Workforce Development | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Faith and Freedom Foundation | Institute of Lutheran Theology | Brookings, SD | Program support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| James A Brown Private Foundation T/a Mustard Seed Ministries | Tre Ministries | Sioux Falls, SD | Religous | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alpine Cares | Mission-Haiti | Sioux Falls, SD | Ongoing support | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tennyson Family Foundation Inc | Custer Ministerial Alliance Inc | Custer, SD | Rent/utility assistance | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Welk Family Foundation | Sisseton Area Ministerial Association | Sisseton, SD | Renovate and add space to our ministerial food pantry. | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | First Lutheran Church | Britton, SD | Member co-op matches | $1,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | Mobridge Ministerial Association | Mobridge, SD | Member co-op matches | $1,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | Spirit of Faith Lutheran Methodist Church | Woonsocket, SD | Member co-op matches | $1,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Anthonys Hoven Foundation | Hoven, SD | Member co-op matches | $1,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Direct Line | Underground House of Prayer | Sioux Falls, SD | General purpose | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | The Keystone Project Inc | Keystone, SD | General support | $511 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Hot Springs Ministerial Association | Hot Springs, SD | Volunteer Day Project | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rau Family Trust | Sisseton Area Ministerial Association | Sisseton, SD | Renovate the food pantry. | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | New Life Fellowship Church | Aberdeen, SD | General support | $401 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | Mission Haiti | Sioux Falls, SD | Program support | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fostering Hope | Tre Ministries | Sioux Falls, SD | Faith support | $341 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Mission-Haiti | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $309 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Institute of Lutheran Theology | Brookings, SD | General support | $279 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Oyate Concern Inc | Oglala, SD | General support | $248 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Poland Evangelical Mission | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $213 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Vantage Point 3 Ministries | Sioux Falls, SD | Religion-related, spiritual development | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Love Inc of the Black Hills | Rapid City, SD | General support | $116 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hot Springs Ministerial Association | Hot Springs, SD | General support | $112 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Walk By the Way | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $112 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lightsout | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $106 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | See the Voice Ministries Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $94 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Point Is To Serve | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $86 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $77 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Sure Foundation Lutheran Church | Brandon, SD | General support | $71 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hallawasa Bible Camp of the Black Hills Inc | Hot Springs, SD | General support | $70 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Underground House of Prayer | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $68 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | PCK Ministries | Rapid City, SD | General support | $66 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Tre Ministries | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $62 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Painted Prayers Inc | Rapid City, SD | General support | $54 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Muslims Community Center of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $53 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Flandreau Indian School Chaplaincy Program | Flandreau, SD | General support | $40 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Abbey of the Hills Inn and Retreat Center | Marvin, SD | General support | $37 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Main Street Living Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $36 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | In His Steps Pathways of Peace | Lennox, SD | General support | $35 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Cornerstone Prison Church Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $32 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | North American Baptist Seminary | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $32 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Dakota Sonshine | Sisseton, SD | General support | $30 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Roslyn Lutheran Foundation | Roslyn, SD | General support | $29 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Fellowship of Christian Sportmen Plus | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $27 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Prison Congregations of America Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $23 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | First United Methodist Church Foundation of Brookings | Brookings, SD | General support | $18 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Spirit of Faith Lutheran Methodist Church | Woonsocket, SD | General support | $18 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Love in the Name of Christ of Greator Canton | Canton, SD | General support | $17 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Rescue Church | Flandreau, SD | General support | $17 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Restoration Ministries of SD | Mina, SD | General support | $17 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Answer the Call International | Rapid City, SD | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Dakota Southern Baptist Fellowship | Rapid City, SD | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lifeway Church | Rapid City, SD | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Unaffiliated Baptist Churches of America | Sioux Falls, SD | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Champions Forever Ministries Inc | Elkton, SD | General support | $11 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Corporate Care of the Sioux Empire | Tea, SD | General support | $11 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.