Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation
The Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation is a private foundation based in Kimball, South Dakota. Established in 2001, it says its mission is to improve quality of life and create opportunities for growth and enterprise development, primarily in South Dakota, with a focus on rural and isolated communities.
Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation at a glance
In short: Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation gave $21K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state South Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,400
- +919.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +275.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,427
- +171.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,213,356
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (13% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact the foundation for application information and materials. The 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Contact Foundation For Application
Mailing address: PO Box 84, Kimball, SD 57355
Phone: (605) 778-6537
Website: https://www.mhch.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Otago Polytechnic ($3K). Together the top 7 received $18K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($3,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its work is focused primarily on South Dakota and on rural and isolated communities. Its website also describes partnerships and projects across the United States and internationally. The 2024 filing’s listed grants included recipients in South Dakota, Texas, North Carolina, and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $37K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otago Polytechnic | Support of Nursing Program | $3,000 |
| Kibosho Institute of Health | Support of Nursing Programs | $2,500 |
| Kamuzu University of Health Science | Supoort of Nursing Programs | $2,500 |
| State of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | Support of Nursing Programs | $2,500 |
| Fleming School of Nursing Trent UNI | Support of Nursing Program | $2,500 |
| University of Texas Arlington Arlington, TX | Support of Nursing Program | $2,500 |
| Catholic University of Health | Support of Nursing Program | $2,500 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,213,356 | $83,006 | $151,899 | $21,400 | 15 | $68,889 | $64,666 |
| 2023 | $1,264,041 | $62,608 | $168,850 | $2,100 | 4 | $82,641 | $48,131 |
| 2022 | $1,319,323 | $20,227 | $226,089 | $23,179 | 9 | $163,901 | $14,589 |
| 2021 | $1,728,601 | $160,829 | $218,916 | $37,000 | 12 | $197,871 | $53,716 |
| 2020 | $1,491,465 | $68,153 | $102,809 | $10,000 | 4 | — | $44,720 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life and create opportunities for growth and enterprise development, primarily in South Dakota. Its website emphasizes rural vitality and describes current work in rural nursing education and international collaboration. Past initiatives have included post-secondary nursing education in rural South Dakota, adult learning opportunities, rural healthcare workforce programs, and economic mobility support.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes awards as educational support through scholarships, program initiatives, training materials, and activities promoting discourse and discussion that encourages life enrichment and social and economic development within South Dakota. Its 2024 grants included support for nursing programs and honoraria.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $21,400. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $3,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $3,000 to Otago Polytechnic and $2,500 each to Kibosho Institute of Health, Kamuzu University of Health Science, the State of South Dakota, Fleming School of Nursing at Trent University, the University of Texas Arlington, and Catholic University of Health. The listed nursing-program grants supported nursing programs or nursing programs.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants should contact the foundation for application information. It lists no deadline and states that awards are for educational support through scholarships, program initiatives, training materials, and discourse and discussion promoting life enrichment and social and economic development within South Dakota. Its website’s 2026–2027 Global Rural Nursing Virtual Collaboration Learning Grant application period, which ran through July 19, 2026, has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Christine Hamilton as president, Dr. Edward Hamilton as vice president, Mary Brass as secretary, Jeff Muchow as treasurer, Corey Kilgore as operations director, and Lorin Brass as a board member.
The foundation’s website identifies Corey Hamilton Kilgore as executive director and names Christine Hamilton and Jeff Muchow among its board of directors.
Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation is led by Christine Hamilton, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Hamilton
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Kilgore
Operations Director
Operations Director → Operations D, 2021
Operations D → Operations Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Edward Hamilton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Muchow
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Brass
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorin Brass
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Corey Kilgore (Operations Director).
Frequently asked questions about Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation
How much does Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation give each year?
Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation gave $21K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation's typical grant size?
Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,427, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation give grants?
Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation's top state is South Dakota, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Texas (12%).
Does Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Honorarium" (7 grants) and "Support of Nursing Program" (5 grants).
Who are Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation's largest grantees?
Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Otago Polytechnic ($3,000), Kibosho Institute of Health ($2,500) and Kamuzu University of Health Science ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($3,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation?
Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What does Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life and create opportunities for growth and enterprise development, primarily in South Dakota. Its website emphasizes rural vitality and describes current work in rural nursing education and international collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation?
Contact the foundation for application information and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation's EIN?
Matson Halverson Christiansen Hamilton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0461691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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