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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.7M
+24.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$267K
-51.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$267K
-51.7% YoY
About Black Hills State University
Based on IRS filings
Black Hills State University is a nonprofit organization 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 grants totaling $267K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,669,219 | $40,784,303 | $32,932,668 |
| Revenue | $19,930,124 | $5,184,228 | $4,334,811 |
| Expenses | $5,269,000 | $2,919,561 | $2,003,963 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,768,177 | $773,246 | $668,375 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Black Hills State University ($266,680).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY SPEARFISH, SD | UNIVERSITY MGT SUPPO | $266,680 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE MEEKER | EXEC VICE PR | 27 | — |
| KATHY J JOHNSON | VP OF FINANC | 1 | — |
| DAMIAN EDERHOFF | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JIM MORAVEC | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| KAY SCHALLENKAMP | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SANDRA ADDY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARLA BARNARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TASHI BRAUN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAMARA BURKE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DARIN DOUGLAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUDY DRYDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GARY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CRAIG KATT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LES LINDSKOV | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RON MEEKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DARYL JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE BENEDICT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NEIL GRANDBOUCHE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RON JUNEK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JIM ALCORN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE KAITFORS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FORREST BRADY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANA DYKHOUSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT WALTERS RESIGNED 42025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN HECK PASSED AWAY 12025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BILL HUGHES PASSED AWAY 32025 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIM PENTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERRY KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVE LITTLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETH MATHIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID MICKELSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY PEARSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETH BENNING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STAN TRIPLETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT GRASLIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BOB YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DILLON HAUG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE OLSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE PECHOTA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN VARLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RYAN WORDEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Hills State University?
Black Hills State University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SPEARFISH, SD. It holds $50.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Black Hills State University?
As of 2024, Black Hills State University holds $50.7M in total assets with $19.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $267K in 2024.
Where does Black Hills State University operate?
Black Hills State University has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does Black Hills State University award?
In 2024, Black Hills State University awarded 1 grants totaling $267K — an average of about $267K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Black Hills State University's EIN?
Black Hills State University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7428348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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