Direct Line is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $932K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $37K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$932K
+9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$200K
About Direct Line
Based on IRS filings
Direct Line is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $932K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $37K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $931,758 | $854,659 | $833,543 |
| Revenue | $347,677 | $91,907 | $59,368 |
| Expenses | $270,578 | $70,791 | $104,618 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $259,233 | $59,815 | $93,685 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,056 | $21,558 | $17,649 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SIOUX FALLS, SD | GENERAL PURPOSE | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERRY WINGLER | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| SUSAN WINGLER | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 20 | — |
| JENNIFER PELLATZ | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| STACY KLEINHANS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Direct Line?
Direct Line is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. It holds $932K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Direct Line?
As of 2024, Direct Line holds $932K in total assets with $348K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $200K in 2024.
Where does Direct Line operate?
Direct Line has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does Direct Line award?
In 2024, Direct Line awarded 1 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $200K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Direct Line's EIN?
Direct Line's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0387693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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