Foundations that fund organizations in Lead, South Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lead nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $113K to Lead organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lead around $20K. 1 of these funders are based in South Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lead
- $113K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in SD
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lead organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn | St Louis, MO | 2 | $55K | $28K | Yes | General operating |
| Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust | Billings, MT | 16 | $26K | $1,500 | Yes | Program support; Student council; Outlaw ranch program |
| Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc | Rapid City, SD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General funding |
| James E & Lillian E Shea Charitable Trust | Billings, MT | 6 | $12K | $2,000 | Yes | Program support; Medical support |
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 Lead, South Dakota?
Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn, Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust, Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc, James E & Lillian E Shea Charitable Trust reported grants to Lead 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 Lead. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.