Foundations that fund organizations in Custer, South Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Custer nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $343K to Custer organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Custer around $7,500. 2 of these funders are based in South Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Custer
- $343K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in SD
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Custer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We B Giving Foundation Agency Xxxxxx3902 | LA Crosse, WI | 1 | $264K | $264K | Preselected only | Education |
| Tennyson Family Foundation Inc | Custer, SD | 17 | $34K | $1,000 | Yes | Fund program; Rent/utility assistance; Scholarships |
| The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 2 | $20K | $10K | Preselected only | Operating |
| The Hullinger Family Foundation | Tooele, UT | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | Support for crazy horse memorial |
| The Hurst Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Construction of national monument |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Sheerr Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Custer, South Dakota?
We B Giving Foundation Agency Xxxxxx3902, Tennyson Family Foundation Inc, The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation, The Hullinger Family Foundation, The Hurst Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Custer organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Custer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.