Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota
Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota is a private foundation, based in Vermillion, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $51K.
Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota at a glance
In short: Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $442K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,326,675
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- Average grant
- $442,225
- Median grant
- $70,953
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was University of South Dakota Foundation ($1.3M across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2021) to $1.3M (2022, 16 months). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $1.3M.
*2022: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2022: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota Foundation Vermillion, SD | Endowment for Scholarships of USD Alumni Children | $1,197,534 |
| University of South Dakota Foundation Vermillion, SD | Scholarships | $70,953 |
| University of South Dakota Foundation Vermillion, SD | For Scholarships of USD Alumni Children | $58,188 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022* | — | $56,557 | $1,355,458 | $1,326,675 | 3 | $1,350,057 | $51,156 | $109,473 |
| 2021 | $1,298,901 | $64,101 | $118,451 | $92,429 | 1 | — | $64,101 | — |
*2022: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota is led by Jay Wilson, Usdf President & CEO on the 2022 filing; none of the 19 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jay Wilson
Usdf President & CEO
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Sheila Gestring
Usd President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Caleb Weiland
Usd Sga President
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Tyler Tordsen
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bonnie Bjork
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brooke Murphy
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Landry
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Deondre Jones
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kari Portice
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Patrick Glover
Athletic Board of Controller & Trustee
Athletic Board of Controller → Athletic Board of Controller & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steve Young
Trustee
Chair → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Amber Alint
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Barb Fish
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Ben Ries
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Kerri Kleppin-Winn
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Kristin Hagger Cozad
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Travis Hahler
Vice Chair
Program Committee Chair → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Deb Peters
Foundation Board Representative
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Nicolle Samuels
Athletic Board of Controller
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Ally Feiner (2021) — Director
- Former: Courtney Clayborne (2021) — Director
- Former: Hallie Warren (2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Armentrout (2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Olson (2021) — Director
- Former: Joel Strecker (2021) — Director
- Former: Kim Burma (2021) — Director
- Former: Laura McNaughton MD (2021) — Athletic Board of Controller
- Former: Michelle Maloney (2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Rory Triplett (2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Brown (2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Torrey Sundall (2021) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota
How much does Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota give each year?
Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The 2022 filing year covers 16 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2021 it gave $92K across 1 grant.
What is Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota's typical grant size?
Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota's median grant in 2022 was $70,953, and its average grant was $442,225, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota give grants?
Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota gives mostly in South Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vermillion, SD (3 grants).
Does Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota reported a distributable amount of $109K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota's EIN?
Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6001196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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