Foundations that fund organizations in Mission, South Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mission nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $2.2M to Mission organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
28 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mission around $20K. 4 of these funders are based in South Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mission
- $2.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 28
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in SD
- 16%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mission organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $750K | $750K | Preselected only | In support of general operations |
| Novo Foundation | Hurley, NY | 3 | $525K | $200K | Preselected only | General support |
| Tad Beck Fund | Rockingham, VA | 1 | $215K | $215K | Preselected only | Funding art institute |
| Larson Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Program expenses |
| The Robb and Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation | Lexington, NC | 1 | $90K | $90K | Preselected only | Missionary children education, laver |
| Its Just Money | Flint, MI | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General operating funds for the wakayeja ki tokeyach i lako… |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Working towards a resilient and equitable food system |
| Sky Ranch Foundation Inc | Johns Creek, GA | 1 | $70K | $70K | Yes | Teen programs |
| Lesley Family Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $70K | $70K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Newman's Own Foundation | Westport, CT | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Increasing utilization of traditional foods in school meals |
| The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Provide teachersfor lakota nationsindian tribes |
| Winifred Stevens Foundation | Tempe, AZ | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Advancing sustainable food systems in the siau makoce |
| Amy's Legacy Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Willis & Nancy King Fdn | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarships |
| The William Penn Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| The Schooner Foundation C/O Schooner Capital LLC | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Focused Support |
| Ellard Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Helen Gough Fdn Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Sharp Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Assist with financial help in their non-profit needs |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Youth |
| Tribal Workers Charitable Foundation | Bismarck, ND | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Education; Ged |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Sioux Steel Company Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Social welfare |
| FIRST National Foundation | Spearfish, SD | 1 | $573 | $573 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Mission, South Dakota?
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, Novo Foundation, Tad Beck Fund, Larson Foundation, The Robb and Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation and 20 others reported grants to Mission 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 Mission. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.