Foundations that fund organizations in Madison, South Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madison nonprofits
20 private foundations gave $255K to Madison organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 20 that say either way accept applications.
30 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madison around $5,000. 7 of these funders are based in South Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 20
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 20 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madison
- $255K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 30
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in SD
- 35%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | Champion scholarship program for dsu students with ai cyber… |
| Krueger George W Tua | St Louis, MO | 2 | $27K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $23K | $11K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operating |
| Interstates Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Donation; scholarship |
| Larson Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program expenses |
| Edward L Schwab Memorial Foundation Dacotah Bank | Aberdeen, SD | 1 | $9,333 | $9,333 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Stem career pathways |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 6 | $5,900 | $750 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| A L Steinke Perpetual Scholarship | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,550 | $5,550 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Hatterscheidt Foundation Inc C/O Dacotah Bank Trust | Aberdeen, SD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation | Chamberlain, SD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support |
| LA Amundson Ohana Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Don and Marcella McCormick Scholarship FIRST Bank and Trust | Sioux Falls, SD | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Education |
| Durnill Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,865 | $1,865 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Valley Queen Charitable Foundation | Milbank, SD | 2 | $1,750 | $875 | Yes | Donation |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | The purpose of the grant is to continue providing emergency… |
| James J & Mildred M Postma Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
| Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Scholarship |
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 Madison, South Dakota?
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation, Krueger George W Tua, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc, The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation, Interstates Foundation and 15 others reported grants to Madison 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 Madison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.