Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown
To support the ministries of benedictine sisters of mother of god monastery.
Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown at a glance
In short: Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown gave $1.1M across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $382K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,145,055
- +1812.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $381,685
- +1174.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $119,443
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mother of God Monastery ($966K). Together the top 3 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mother of God Monastery Watertown, SD | General Operating | $966,048 |
| The Village of Harmony Hill Watertown, SD | General Operating | $119,443 |
| Catholic Community Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | Ic Teachers Endowment | $59,564 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $5,572 | $1,145,738 | $1,145,055 | 3 | $5,572 |
| 2022 | $1,167,500 | $73,761 | $227,037 | $59,882 | 2 | $25,009 |
| 2021 | $1,468,628 | $80,799 | $58,228 | $16,000 | 2 | $24,893 |
| 2020 | $1,209,730 | $76,973 | $47,698 | — | — | $33,162 |
About Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown
Based on IRS filings
Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown is a public charity focused on religion, based in Watertown, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown is led by S. Terri Hoffman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
S. Terri Hoffman
President
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Anderson
Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Janzen
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Speidel
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Roby
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Mahowald
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Ebbers
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Ramona Fallon
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Paulsen
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Peterson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown
How much does Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown give each year?
Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown gave $1.1M across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
What is Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown's typical grant size?
Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown's median grant in 2023 was $119,443, and its average grant was $381,685, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown give grants?
Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown gives mostly in South Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Watertown, SD (2 grants).
Does Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown?
Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown is a public charity focused on religion, based in Watertown, SD.
What is Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown's EIN?
Benedictine Sisters Foundation of Watertown's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0441468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 28, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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