David H Billion Foundation
David H Billion Foundation is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $283K.
David H Billion Foundation at a glance
In short: David H Billion Foundation gave $4.0M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2.0M), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,030,000
- +34.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,015,000
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,015,000
- Total assets
- $14,386,179
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who David H Billion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lifescape Foundation ($4.0M). Together the top 2 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David H Billion Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 902% 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
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $4.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifescape Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | To support lifescape's expanding vision to make services available to individuals with diverse and complex care needs. | $4,000,000 |
| Archdiocese of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | To be designated for the benefit of messengers of peace religious community. | $30,000 |
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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 | $14,386,179 | $5,292,675 | $4,080,166 | $4,030,000 | 2 | $4,030,000 | $282,638 | $446,612 |
| 2024 | $12,314,319 | $7,942,575 | $3,044,618 | $3,000,000 | 1 | $3,000,000 | $432,575 | $395,543 |
| 2023 | $7,062,047 | $1,695,473 | $82,560 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $185,473 | $260,665 |
| 2022 | $5,106,469 | $5,027,002 | $2,938 | — | — | — | $17,498 | $44,001 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David H Billion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $447K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David H Billion Foundation is led by David H. Billion, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David H. Billion
Director & President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Heine
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Wiederrich
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Per Ostrem
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 David H Billion Foundation
How much does David H Billion Foundation give each year?
David H Billion Foundation gave $4.0M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.0M across 1 grant.
How large is David H Billion Foundation?
David H Billion Foundation reported $14.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $447K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David H Billion Foundation?
David H Billion Foundation is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Sioux Falls, SD. It holds $14.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does David H Billion Foundation operate?
David H Billion Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri, South Dakota.
What is David H Billion Foundation's EIN?
David H Billion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2112402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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