How to apply
Contact the above address for application forms. Contact: Dacotah Bank, 308 S Main St, Aberdeen, Sd, 6052255611 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tekakwitha Living CenterSisseton, SD | Upgrades to residents room flooring. Finishes and handicapped accessibility and support of capital expense to maintain a comfortable living… | $53K |
| Coteau Des Prairies HospitalSisseton, SD | Replace bathrooms, cabinetry. and furnishing to the north wing patient care rooms. | $50K |
| Sisseton School District 54-2Sisseton, SD | Ten general post-secondary academic and/or secondary vocational/technical scholarships. | $19K |
| Emmanuel United Church of ChristHankinson, ND | HVAC maintenance - replace defective Geothermal Heat Pump Compressor. Handicap ramp decking and upgrade the signage at the front of the bui… | $15K |
| Roberts County Rescue IncSisseton, SD | Purchase four handheld portable radios, used for communications on fire scenes. | $15K |
| Sisseton Volunteer Fire DepartmentSisseton, SD | Purchase four handheld portable radios, used for communications on fire scenes. | $15K |
| Greater Sisseton Initiative IncSisseton, SD | Gym renovation. | $4,000 |
| Community Transit IncSisseton, SD | Support for the rural transportation agency that is available for all residents in Northeast South Dakota | $2,500 |
| Sisseton Area Ministerial AssociationSisseton, SD | Renovate and add space to our ministerial food pantry. | $2,000 |
| Sisseton Swimming PoolSisseton, SD | Purchase of 10 thermoplastic coated commercial grade outdoor benches. | $1,100 |
| Buffalo Lake Lutheran ChurchSisseton, SD | Repair/Replace the eight windows in the main sanctuary. | $1,000 |
| Faith Lutheran ChurchNew Effington, SD | Upgrade the men's and women's bathrooms to make them handicap accessible and include changing tables for babies. | $1,000 |
| Family Life Assembly of GodSisseton, SD | Improve and pave the church parking lot. | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian ChurchSisseton, SD | Replace Kitchen Refrigerator | $1,000 |
| Grace Lutheran ChurchSisseton, SD | Installation of a new Audio Visual Wi-Fi System wireless network in the sanctuary for Live Stream Services | $1,000 |
| New Effington Volunteer Fire DepartmentNew Effington, SD | Purchase of hand held portable radios for the fire department and first responders. | $1,000 |
| New Hope Free Lutheran ChurchSisseton, SD | Movies of Hope - Once a month from October - April, movies are shown for the public. | $1,000 |
| Roberts County 4-H Leaders AssociationSisseton, SD | General operating support to provide leadership and development opportunities for youth. | $1,000 |
| Roberts County 4-H Shooting SportsSisseton, SD | Shooting sports to teach youth safety, discipline, technique, and sportsmanship through the mentored use of shooting equipment. | $1,000 |
| Sisseton Youth Baseball AssociationSisseton, SD | Purchase of new lights and lighting system. | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Sisseton AreaSisseton, SD | Provide continued opportunities of sports participation, physical activity, and social interaction for individuals with intellectual disabi… | $1,000 |
| St Peters Parish of Roberts CountySisseton, SD | Shingle project and general operations. | $1,000 |
| The Church of St AnthonyBrowns Valley, MN | To repoint exterior brick | $1,000 |
| United Methodist Presbyterian ChurchBrowns Valley, MN | Painting and drywall repair in the sanctuary. | $1,000 |
| Zion Lutheran (lcms) ChurchNew Effington, SD | Replace front entrance door. | $1,000 |
| Zion Lutheran ChurchBrowns Valley, MN | Replace the rear deck and steps of the parsonage. | $1,000 |
| Heritage Museums of the Coteau Des PrairiesSisseton, SD | Purchase and installation of intrusion and fire deteclion alarm system in the Stavig House Museum. | $621 |
| Browns Valley Public LibraryBrowns Valley, MN | Purchase audio books, e-books and large print books for the library. | $500 |
By state: South Dakota 23 · North Dakota 1 · Minnesota 4
About this foundation
Welk Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Aberdeen, South Dakota, administered in care of Dacotah Bank, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Welk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Contact the above address for application forms. Deadlines: None.
How much does Welk Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $194K across 28 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Welk Family Foundation give?
South Dakota (23 grants), North Dakota (1 grants), Minnesota (4 grants), per its latest filing.
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