Milbank Community Foundation
The mission of the Milbank Community Foundation is to provide the opportunity for philanthropic investment in our community; demonstrate leadership in the areas of education, social & economic development; & promote the quality of life to the residents of the Milbank area.
Milbank Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Milbank Community Foundation gave $134K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $27K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $134,100
- -73.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $26,820
- -68.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Milbank Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Grant County Heart & Diabetes Association ($80K). Together the top 5 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2020) to $509K (2021). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant County Heart & Diabetes Association Milbank, SD | Health/Human Service | $80,000 |
| City of Milbank Milbank, SD | Health/Human Service and Youth Development; Unity Square improvements | $27,100 |
| Milbank Ball Diamond Association Milbank, SD | Youth Development | $11,000 |
| Milbank Community Transit Milbank, SD | Health/Human Service | $8,000 |
| Imagination Library Milbank, SD | Youth Development | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $208,053 | $790,265 | $134,100 | 5 | $-21,030 |
| 2021 | $1,435,565 | $797,652 | $739,024 | $508,545 | 6 | $102,594 |
| 2020 | $1,419,303 | $-1,001,094 | $850,847 | $103,888 | 5 | $-1,783,175 |
About Milbank Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Milbank Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Milbank, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $134K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Milbank Community Foundation is led by Mark Leddy, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mark Leddy
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Wellnitz
Finance Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $61K (2022)
Doug Stengel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tana Mundwiler
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Thomas
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bierschbach
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Lentz (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $61K, to Craig Wellnitz (Finance Director).
Frequently asked questions about Milbank Community Foundation
How much does Milbank Community Foundation give each year?
Milbank Community Foundation gave $134K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $509K across 6 grants.
What is Milbank Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Milbank Community Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $11,000, and its average grant was $26,820, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Milbank Community Foundation give grants?
Milbank Community Foundation gives mostly in South Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milbank, SD (5 grants).
Does Milbank Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Milbank Community Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Milbank Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Milbank Community Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Grant County Heart & Diabetes Association ($80,000), City of Milbank ($27,100) and Milbank Ball Diamond Association ($11,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Milbank Community Foundation's EIN?
Milbank Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0427565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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