Brookings Area United Way
DONATE MONIES TO AGENCIES IN THE BROOKINGS AREA IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSITANCE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$449K
-9.6% YoY
Grant Count
21
-8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-1.0% YoY
About Brookings Area United Way
Based on IRS filings
Brookings Area United Way is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKINGS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 21 grants totaling $449K. Net investment income was $25K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,033,226 | $4,074,944 | $1,957,699 |
| Revenue | $965,884 | $3,093,698 | $1,255,380 |
| Expenses | $1,087,414 | $1,043,489 | $939,652 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,024 | $15,937 | $3,376 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Brookings Boys & Girls Club ($98,100), Brookings Area Transit ($49,300), My Neighbor ($34,400).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AVERA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF BROOKING BROOKINGS, SD | HEALTH CARE SERVICES | $17,300 |
| BROOKINGS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BROOKINGS, SD | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | $28,100 |
| BROOKINGS AREA TRANSIT BROOKINGS, SD | PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | $49,300 |
| BROOKINGS BACKPACK PROJECT BROOKINGS, SD | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | $18,900 |
| BROOKINGS YOUTH MENTORING BROOKINGS, SD | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | $16,200 |
| BROOKINGS ABUSE SHELTER BROOKINGS, SD | DOMESTIC ABUSE EMERGENCY | $7,100 |
| BROOKINGS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BROOKINGS, SD | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | $98,100 |
| DAKOTA SMILES MOBILE DENTAL PIERRE, SD | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | $7,500 |
| EAST CENTRAL CASA PROGRAM BROOKINGS, SD | CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION | $18,600 |
| BROOKINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLN BROOKINGS, SD | HEALTH CARE SERVICES | $17,300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY BIGGAR | MEMBER | — | — |
| CHIEF MICHAEL DRAKE | MEMBER | — | — |
| STEPHANIE HALE | MEMBER | — | — |
| SPENCER DEGEN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LARRY JANSSEN | MEMBER | — | — |
| ROBERT ROACH | MEMBER | — | — |
| KAREN WEBER | MEMBER | — | — |
| MIKE LOCKREM | MEMBER | — | — |
| DAVID BITELER | MEMBER | — | — |
| ARIAN BUNDE | MEMBER | — | — |
| SARAH NELSON | MEMBER | — | — |
| DAN SVOBODNY | PAST PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LAURA GERJETS | SECRETARY | — | — |
| DAWN MUNSON | PRESIDENT ELECT | — | — |
| BRITTANY KREUL | TREASURER | — | — |
| TEVIS HOLZER | PRESIDENT | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookings Area United Way?
Brookings Area United Way is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKINGS, SD. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Brookings Area United Way?
As of 2025, Brookings Area United Way holds $4.0M in total assets with $966K in annual revenue. It awarded 21 grants totaling $449K in 2025.
Where does Brookings Area United Way operate?
Brookings Area United Way has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does Brookings Area United Way award?
In 2025, Brookings Area United Way awarded 21 grants totaling $449K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Brookings Area United Way's EIN?
Brookings Area United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7151498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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