Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial is a private foundation based in Chamberlain, South Dakota. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and projects including local education, community events, trails, economic development, and food assistance.
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial at a glance
In short: Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial gave $425K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in South Dakota. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,100
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,241
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $9,418,490
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (16 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial
- How to Apply
-
Request a grant application; there are no deadlines. Awards are subject to the stated restriction that recipient organizations should have independent sources of funding for annual operating expenses.
- Contact
Application contact: Lindsey Huether
Mailing address: PO Box 609, Chamberlain, SD 57301
Phone: (605) 734-5555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chamberlain School District Foundat ($100K). Together the top 10 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 198 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Dakota and 1% to recipients in Nebraska. Listed South Dakota grantees include organizations in Chamberlain and Kimball.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 42 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $354K (2020) to $464K (2022). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain School District Foundat Chamberlain, SD | Support | $100,000 |
| City of Chamberlain Chamberlain, SD | Chamberlain Country Club | $75,000 |
| Chamberlain Oacoma Trails Coalition Chamberlain, SD | Support | $75,000 |
| Lake Francis Case Economic Developm Chamberlain, SD | Support | $20,000 |
| Kimball School District Kimball, SD | Support | $20,000 |
| Helping Ends Meet Food Program Chamberlain, SD | Support | $10,000 |
| City of Chamberlain Chamberlain, SD | Support | $10,000 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Chamber of Comme Chamberlain, SD | River City Friday Nights | $5,250 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Chamber Chamberlain, SD | American Island Days | $5,250 |
| Brule County Leaders Association IN Chamberlain, SD | Support | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,418,490 | $607,801 | $560,980 | $425,100 | 46 | $425,100 | $487,853 | $439,013 |
| 2024 | $9,116,989 | $787,878 | $489,700 | $371,850 | 44 | $371,850 | $673,550 | $427,517 |
| 2023 | $8,529,928 | $305,632 | $542,606 | $441,239 | 35 | $441,239 | $192,071 | $397,815 |
| 2022 | $7,796,750 | $205,517 | $597,433 | $464,099 | 37 | $464,099 | $97,021 | $411,376 |
| 2021 | $9,913,813 | $1,178,078 | $514,999 | $396,200 | 36 | $396,200 | $1,061,731 | $454,512 |
| 2020 | $9,074,788 | $413,896 | $460,952 | $353,500 | 37 | — | $314,342 | $398,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial reported a distributable amount of $439K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants show support for school districts and school programs, community organizations and events, trails, economic development, and a food program. Among its grantees, First Circuit CASA says it provides trained community volunteers appointed by judges to represent the best interests of children in court proceedings involving abuse or neglect. Missouri Valley Crisis Center describes its mission as domestic abuse prevention and crisis intervention.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $425,100. Grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $3,750. Its largest awards included $100,000 to the Chamberlain School District Foundation for support, $75,000 to the City of Chamberlain for the Chamberlain Country Club, and $75,000 to the Chamberlain Oacoma Trails Coalition for support. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to Lake Francis Case Economic Development and Kimball School District, and $10,000 to Helping Ends Meet Food Program. First Circuit CASA received $2,500 and Missouri Valley Crisis Center received $2,000.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists a request grant application as the required material and names Lindsey Huether as the contact. It states that it seeks to help establish or revive projects and avoid long-term commitments to support charitable organizations; recipient organizations should have independent funding sources for annual operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Will Haugen as president; Chantell Kriel as vice president; Jenna Hieb as secretary/treasurer; and Cathy Leiferman, Kevin Haskins, and Monte Claussen as directors.
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial is led by Will Haugen, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Will Haugen
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kevin Haskins
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Monte Claussen
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Cathy Leiferman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jenna Hieb
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Chantell Kriel
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jason Stone (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Chad Mutziger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Denise Hyland (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Carson Pringle (2020) — Director
- Former: Gailen Meyerink (2020) — Director
- Former: Todd Vandenbosch (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial
How much does Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial give each year?
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial gave $425K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $372K across 44 grants.
What is Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial's typical grant size?
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $9,241, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial that year got $7K on average.
Where does Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial give grants?
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial gives mostly in South Dakota: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chamberlain, SD (31 grants), Kimball, SD (3 grants), Pukwana, SD (3 grants) and Presho, SD (2 grants).
Does Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (29 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial's largest grantees?
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Chamberlain School District Foundat ($100,000), City of Chamberlain ($95,000 across 4 grants) and Chamberlain Oacoma Trails Coalition ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial?
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $425K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $439K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grants show support for school districts and school programs, community organizations and events, trails, economic development, and a food program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial?
Request a grant application; there are no deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial's EIN?
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1875189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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