Badlands National Park Conservancy
The conservancy, in partnership with the national park service, is dedicated to enriching and preserving forever the wonders and significance of the parks of the badlands of South Dakota.
Badlands National Park Conservancy at a glance
In short: Badlands National Park Conservancy gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +946.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +946.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $206,747
- -37.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Badlands National Park Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Badlands National Park ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Badlands National Park Conservancy gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $100K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park Interior, SD | 2024-2025 storytelling grant: "indigenous voices in the badlands national park" | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,747 | $149,803 | $277,109 | $100,000 | 1 | $6,928 |
| 2023 | $332,001 | $98,839 | $78,831 | $9,553 | 1 | $318 |
| 2022 | $311,993 | $183,374 | $37,529 | — | — | $113 |
| 2021 | $166,148 | $254,453 | $134,221 | $100,005 | 1 | $7 |
About Badlands National Park Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Badlands National Park Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Rapid City, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $207K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Badlands National Park Conservancy is led by Kristen Conzet, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristen Conzet
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$77K (2024)
Marissa Marshall
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Paulson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Pugsley
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Brockelsby
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Putnam
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Benton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Schat
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Raben
Board Member
Chair → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Burma
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Abourezk
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dew Bad Warrior-Ganje
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elton Finck
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tobin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Joel Black (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Randy Seiler (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Chapman (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ivan Sorbel (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pete Hendricksen (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Carlson (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $77K, to Kristen Conzet (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Badlands National Park Conservancy
How much does Badlands National Park Conservancy give each year?
Badlands National Park Conservancy gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Badlands National Park Conservancy?
Badlands National Park Conservancy reported $207K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What is Badlands National Park Conservancy?
Badlands National Park Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Rapid City, SD. It holds $207K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Badlands National Park Conservancy operate?
Badlands National Park Conservancy has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Badlands National Park Conservancy's EIN?
Badlands National Park Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0728866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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