Mission SOS
Mission SOS is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K.
Mission SOS at a glance
In short: Mission SOS gave $14K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $14K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $13,594
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $13,594
- Median grant
- $13,594
- Total assets
- $11,514
- -53.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Mission SOS funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mission SOS ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mission SOS gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission SOS Sioux Falls, SD | Community Education and Celebration | $13,594 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,514 | $1,078 | $27,852 | $13,594 | 1 | $13,908 | $855 |
| 2022 | $24,694 | $1,634 | $5,204 | — | — | $5,044 | $1,216 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mission SOS reported a distributable amount of $855 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mission SOS is led by Sara Beaner, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sara Beaner
President & Treasurer
Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Beaner
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Deschepper
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Darlen E. Tentinger (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Larry Tentinger (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Mission SOS
How much does Mission SOS give each year?
Mission SOS gave $14K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Mission SOS?
Mission SOS reported $12K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $855 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Mission SOS?
Mission SOS is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Sioux Falls, SD. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Mission SOS operate?
Mission SOS has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Mission SOS's EIN?
Mission SOS's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3933313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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