David H Billion Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Sioux Falls, SD EIN: 87-2112402

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.

Key facts about David H Billion Foundation

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.

EIN
87-2112402
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$4,030,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$2,015,000
Median grant
$2,015,000
Total assets
$14,386,179
Primary geography
South Dakota (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14.4M

+16.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.0M

+34.3% YoY

Grant Count

2

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2.0M

-32.8% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

Sioux FallsSaint Louis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M0 grants20210 grants20221 grants20231 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Lifescape Foundation: $4.0MLifescape Foundation$4.0MArchdiocese of St Louis: $30KArchdiocese of St Louis$30K

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
LIFESCAPE FOUNDATION Sioux Falls, SDTO 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, MOTO BE DESIGNATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF MESSENGERS OF PEACE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY.$30,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$14,386,179$12,314,319$7,062,047
Revenue$5,292,675$7,942,575$1,695,473
Expenses$4,080,166$3,044,618$82,560
Qualifying Distributions$4,030,000$3,000,000$50,000
Net Investment Income$282,638$432,575$185,473
Distributable Amount$446,612$395,543$260,665

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
  8. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
  9. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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.

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