Black Hills State University Foundation
To provide private gift support for bhsu. The foundation's purpose is to communiciate this to alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and foundations to obtain awarenes, understanding, acceptance, and support. The foundation also addresses both the short-term operating and long-term capital and endowment needs of bhsu.
Black Hills State University Foundation at a glance
In short: Black Hills State University Foundation gave $267K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $267K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $266,680
- -51.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $266,680
- -51.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $266,680
- Total assets
- $50,669,219
- +24.2% 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 Black Hills State University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Black Hills State University ($267K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
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 Black Hills State University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2021) to $552K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | University MGT Suppo | $266,680 |
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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 | $50,669,219 | $19,930,124 | $5,269,000 | $266,680 | 1 | $1,768,177 |
| 2023 | $40,784,303 | $5,184,228 | $2,919,561 | $551,768 | 1 | $773,246 |
| 2022 | $32,932,668 | $4,334,811 | $2,003,963 | $458,626 | 1 | $668,375 |
| 2021 | $34,958,605 | $3,440,272 | $1,841,165 | $206,977 | 1 | $439,865 |
| 2020 | $29,512,903 | $3,926,287 | $1,908,237 | $239,927 | 1 | $483,478 |
About Black Hills State University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Black Hills State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Spearfish, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $50.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $267K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Hills State University Foundation is led by Damian Ederhoff, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 44 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Damian Ederhoff
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Benning
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Katt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Johnson
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Moravec
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Dryden
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Pechota
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy J. Johnson
Vice President of Financ
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les Lindskov
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla Barnard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Meeker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Addy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Meeker
Executive Vice Pr
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Burke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Varland
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Wordeman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Olson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Benedict
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tashi Braun
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Pearson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Mathis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Hughes Passed Away
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Young
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Green
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Dykhouse
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darin Douglas
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Little
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Mickelson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dillon Haug
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Forrest Brady
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Alcorn
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Heck Passed Away
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Schallenkamp
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kaitfors
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Grandbouche
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Junek
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Graslie
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Triplett
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Peterson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Kelley
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Penton
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Matt Walters (2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Resigned 42025
- Former: Vincent Gravelle (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Wayne Mundt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Harvey Krautschun (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Risty (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Charles Sederstrom (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Byrum (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Priscilla Dressen (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Black Hills State University Foundation
How much does Black Hills State University Foundation give each year?
Black Hills State University Foundation gave $267K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $552K across 1 grant.
How large is Black Hills State University Foundation?
Black Hills State University Foundation reported $50.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.9M.
What is Black Hills State University Foundation?
Black Hills State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Spearfish, SD. It holds $50.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Black Hills State University Foundation operate?
Black Hills State University Foundation has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Black Hills State University Foundation's EIN?
Black Hills State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7428348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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