Black Hills Stock Show Foundation
The foundation was established in 1993 to administer youth scholarships and grant programs to benefit communities in our region and organizations that support the agriculture industry. With the new name change, the western legacy foundation will continue to dedicate countless hours to key fundraising events that provide the funds needed to support these efforts.
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation at a glance
In short: Black Hills Stock Show Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $227,500
- -2.8% 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.
How to apply to Black Hills Stock Show Foundation
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Black Hills Stock Show Foundation
Category I Scholarship
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Category II Scholarship
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Category III Scholarship (Technical Institutes/Community Colleges)
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Black Hills Stock Show Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central States Fair ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $13K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central States Fair Rapid City, SD | Grant to Support Youth Programs | $12,000 |
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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 | $227,500 | $105,935 | $116,508 | $12,000 | 1 | $-3,005 |
| 2023 | $234,114 | $91,239 | $109,511 | $13,400 | Total only | $3,986 |
| 2022 | $251,664 | $111,031 | $99,501 | $7,910 | Total only | $1,080 |
| 2021 | $237,385 | $125,108 | $60,164 | $10,970 | Total only | $1,097 |
| 2020 | $182,876 | $57,160 | $57,527 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $185,519 | $56,571 | $63,397 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Black Hills Stock Show Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Rapid City, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $228K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation is led by Lynn Husman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn Husman
President
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clay Cross
Director
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Rypkema
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Cullum
Director
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Shoun
Director
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Les Shaw
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hammerstrom
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Blair
Historian
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffani Robertson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Bechen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Tami Ravellette (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Vicki Schilling (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Erdean Olsen (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Loretta Hill (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Stock Show Foundation
How much does Black Hills Stock Show Foundation give each year?
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $13K in grants paid.
How large is Black Hills Stock Show Foundation?
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation reported $228K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $106K.
What is Black Hills Stock Show Foundation?
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Rapid City, SD. It holds $228K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Black Hills Stock Show Foundation operate?
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Black Hills Stock Show Foundation's EIN?
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0441565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 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 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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