Foundations that fund organizations in Mitchell, South Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mitchell nonprofits
42 private foundations gave $1.1M to Mitchell organizations in their latest filings; 23 of the 42 that say either way accept applications.
69 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mitchell around $4,975. 16 of these funders are based in South Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 42
- Accept applications
- 23
- of 42 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mitchell
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 69
- Typical median grant
- $4,975
- Based in SD
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mitchell organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $500K | $500K | Yes | Thriving in ministry initiative |
| The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 2 | $110K | $55K | Preselected only | Operating; Foster care |
| Cecil Duncan Trust | Mitchell, SD | 1 | $81K | $81K | Preselected only | Support |
| Anna C Macaskill Schwab and Dwight L Schwab | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $65K | $65K | Preselected only | Nursing scholarships |
| D & M Mabee Trust | Mitchell, SD | 1 | $38K | $38K | Preselected only | Support -stryker radiofrequency abla |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 4 | $31K | $2,750 | Yes | General Operating Support; Volunteer Day Project; Neighbors Feeding Neighbors |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | To support the resurfacing of a parking lot |
| Louie & Frank Kramer Educational Trust | Mitchell, SD | 7 | $30K | $4,975 | Yes | Education |
| William & Ruth Cozard Educ Schol Trust | Mitchell, SD | 5 | $26K | $4,975 | Yes | Education |
| Rollie R Kelley Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General use |
| The Robb and Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation | Lexington, NC | 2 | $20K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund/projects: your discreti; General fund |
| Durnill Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 2 | $19K | $9,337 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc | Rapid City, SD | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General funding |
| Van Buskirk Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Chs Foundation | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | 2025/26 university partner program |
| Edward L Schwab Memorial Foundation Dacotah Bank | Aberdeen, SD | 2 | $13K | $6,683 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Scholarship Funds |
| Sheldon F Reese Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General assistance |
| Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc | Redwood Falls, MN | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Yes | General purpose |
| LA Amundson Ohana Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $8,211 | $4,105 | Yes | Stem career pathways; Match uw payroll deduction grant |
| The Hatterscheidt Foundation Inc C/O Dacotah Bank Trust | Aberdeen, SD | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Scholarships |
| A Coe & Dorothy Frankhauser Trust | Sioux Falls, SD | 2 | $5,909 | $2,954 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Ottis UW Ken Fbo Dwu Biology Dept | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $5,534 | $5,534 | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Chesterman Family Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To further programs of the organization |
| Ad Disaster Relief Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Disaster relief assistance |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $4,000 | $1,500 | Yes | The purpose of this request is to raise money to help serve…; Funding for snack pack summer program; First circuit casa requests funding for an e-studio4525ac m… |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,710 | $2,710 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Tribal Workers Charitable Foundation | Bismarck, ND | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Education |
| Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation | Chamberlain, SD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Support |
| Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust | Billings, MT | 4 | $2,500 | $625 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Light for You Foundation | Hayden, ID | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To provide program support. |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | 2000 |
| Valley Queen Charitable Foundation | Milbank, SD | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Donation |
| George E & Betty J White Foundation | Sundance, WY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Robert E & Patricia S Fishback Foundation | Brookings, SD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| Hetland Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Seneca Foods Foundation | Fairport, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Scholarship for local recipient |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Huber Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Donation |
| The Slappey Family Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | General Purposes |
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 Mitchell, South Dakota?
Lilly Endowment Inc, The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation, Cecil Duncan Trust, Anna C Macaskill Schwab and Dwight L Schwab, D & M Mabee Trust and 37 others reported grants to Mitchell 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 Mitchell. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.