Foundations that fund organizations in Yankton, South Dakota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Yankton nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $238K to Yankton organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 20 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Yankton around $1,500. 7 of these funders are based in South Dakota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 20 that state a policy
- Dollars to Yankton
- $238K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in SD
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Yankton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mike Cindy and Kylie Huether Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 3 | $100K | $100 | Preselected only | Community support; Aquatic center support |
| Donald F Holm Revocable Trust Fbo Heartland | Mitchell, SD | 1 | $48K | $48K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Larson Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Program expenses |
| Edward L Schwab Memorial Foundation Dacotah Bank | Aberdeen, SD | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | Scholarships |
| The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operating |
| The Hatterscheidt Foundation Inc C/O Dacotah Bank Trust | Aberdeen, SD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarships |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | Agent - individual hh; Helping hands group grants |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Health & human services |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | These funds will be used to purchase food for the weekend s…; Equipment |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Volunteer Day Project; Neighbors Feeding Neighbors |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Loessin Merle Memorial Scholar Tr | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Towe Foundation | Lakeway, TX | 1 | $1,960 | $1,960 | Yes | Margie Jensen and Norma Jensen Skogen Scholarship Fund |
| Turner Bismarck H Tuw | Eagan, MN | 1 | $604 | $604 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Teget Foundation C/O Paul Teget | Hays, KS | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Heartland Midwest Foundation | Olathe, KS | 1 | $522 | $522 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Teamsters Local 986 Charity Fund Inc | Covina, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Donation - Hometown Sponsor |
| The Ness Family Foundation | Yankton, SD | 1 | $250 | $250 | Not stated | Public resources |
| Anastasia & Kr Jenkins Foundation | Blue Springs, MO | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | Mission religious education minstries |
| American Express Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $24 | $24 | Yes | General 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 Yankton, South Dakota?
The Mike Cindy and Kylie Huether Family Foundation, Donald F Holm Revocable Trust Fbo Heartland, Larson Foundation, Edward L Schwab Memorial Foundation Dacotah Bank, The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation and 16 others reported grants to Yankton 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 Yankton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.