Carol Dines Family Foundation
The Carol Dines Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $58,500 to charitable organizations.
Carol Dines Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Carol Dines Family Foundation gave $59K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $3,900
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $877,765
- +3497.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Carol Dines Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 E 8Th St Ste 319, Sioux Falls, SD 57103-7031
Phone: (605) 336-6832
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carol Dines Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Landmark Conservancy ($8K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. Minnesota received 56% of grant dollars, Wisconsin 13%, New York 9%, Arizona 9%, and the District of Columbia 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Carol Dines Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark Conservancy Menomonie, WI | General Operations | $7,500 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operations - | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc Tucson, AZ | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood MN ND SD St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness ELY, MN | General Operations | $2,500 |
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | General Operations | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $877,765 | $937,864 | $84,397 | $58,500 | 15 | $61,979 | $888,035 | $35,606 |
| 2024 | $24,398 | $24,398 | — | — | — | — | — | $178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carol Dines Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include conservation, hunger relief, public media, and support for the University of Minnesota. For example, Landmark Conservancy describes its mission as conserving Wisconsin’s natural legacy, and Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger together. The University of Minnesota Foundation describes its purpose as supporting the University of Minnesota.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $58,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable grants included $7,500 each to Landmark Conservancy and the University of Minnesota Foundation; $5,000 each to Second Harvest Heartland, the Center for Biological Diversity, Twin Cities Public Television, Planned Parenthood MN ND SD, and Minnesota Public Radio; and $2,500 each to Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness, the National Audubon Society, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and the National Park Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol H Dines and Jack D Zipes as trustees.
Carol Dines Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol H Dines
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack D Zipes
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Carol Dines Family Foundation
How much does Carol Dines Family Foundation give each year?
Carol Dines Family Foundation gave $59K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Carol Dines Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Carol Dines Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,900, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carol Dines Family Foundation give grants?
Carol Dines Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (13%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (3 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Carol Dines Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carol Dines Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carol Dines Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Carol Dines Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Landmark Conservancy ($7,500), University of Minnesota Foundation ($7,500) and Second Harvest Heartland ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carol Dines Family Foundation?
Carol Dines Family Foundation reported $878K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carol Dines Family Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include conservation, hunger relief, public media, and support for the University of Minnesota. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carol Dines Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carol Dines Family Foundation's EIN?
Carol Dines Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2513445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Carol Dines Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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