Pfeiffer Family Foundation
The Pfeiffer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including support for a university foundation, a veterans organization, and organizations serving people affected by illness or pursuing higher education.
Pfeiffer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pfeiffer Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,222,305
- +629.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,906
- +588.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,900
- Total assets
- $5,654,718
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pfeiffer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12954 Prairiewood Dr, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone: (605) 380-2558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pfeiffer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northern State University Foundation ($503K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($36,605), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 35 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Dakota, 20% to New Jersey, 10% to California, and 2% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pfeiffer Family Foundation gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 446% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2024) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern State University Foundation Aberdeen, SD | Gerrianne Pfeiffer Fund | $500,000 |
| Aberdeen Area Veterans inc Aberdeen, SD | Common ground compaign | $200,000 |
| Inadcure Foundation Inc Fairfield, NJ | Donation | $200,000 |
| Raise The Barr Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Support of single-parenting students in CA & MN | $100,000 |
| Media Ladies Conquering Cancer Montclair, NJ | Donation | $50,000 |
| Aberdeen Hockey Association Aberdeen, SD | Pledge | $50,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $36,605 |
| Raise The Barr Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Anthony Barr - Legacy Fund | $25,000 |
| Old Cronies Aberdeen, SD | Gold Star Memorial | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana Sioux Falls, SD | Disney Land trip | $10,800 |
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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 | $5,654,718 | $589,440 | $1,283,895 | $1,222,305 | 18 | $1,225,399 | $547,316 | $274,513 |
| 2024 | $5,914,905 | $472,431 | $208,642 | $167,600 | 17 | $167,631 | $1,115,389 | $269,281 |
| 2023 | $5,006,268 | $5,006,268 | — | — | — | — | $2,254 | $20,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pfeiffer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $275K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include a $500,000 grant to Northern State University Foundation for the Gerrianne Pfeiffer Fund and a $200,000 grant to Aberdeen Area Veterans for the Common ground compaign.
The grantees describe their own work as follows: Northern State University Foundation says it secures the future of Northern State University by soliciting and administering funds and pursuing related activities. INADCURE FOUNDATION INC says its mission is research toward a possible treatment and cure for infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy. RAISE THE BARR says it works to increase opportunity and economic mobility for low-income single-parent students and their children through higher education, with programs including housing, advising, mentorship, financial literacy, and family wellness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,222,305. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $12,900. Other notable grants included $200,000 to INADCURE FOUNDATION INC, $100,000 to RAISE THE BARR, $50,000 to Media Ladies Conquering Cancer, and $50,000 to Aberdeen Hockey Association. RAISE THE BARR also received a separate $25,000 grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven M Pfeiffer as President; Samuel R Pfeiffer and Sarah E Monahan as Vice Presidents; Steven Maxwell Pfeiffer as Secretary; and John J Pfeiffer as Treasurer.
Pfeiffer Family Foundation is led by Steven Maxwell Pfeiffer, President & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Maxwell Pfeiffer
President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J Pfeiffer
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel R Pfeiffer
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E Monahan
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Pfeiffer Family Foundation
How much does Pfeiffer Family Foundation give each year?
Pfeiffer Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $168K across 17 grants.
What is Pfeiffer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pfeiffer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,900, and its average grant was $67,906, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pfeiffer Family Foundation give grants?
Pfeiffer Family Foundation gives mostly in South Dakota: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (20%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aberdeen, SD (9 grants), Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Pfeiffer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Pfeiffer Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
Who are Pfeiffer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pfeiffer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northern State University Foundation ($503,400 across 2 grants), Aberdeen Area Veterans inc ($200,000) and Inadcure Foundation Inc ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($36,605), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pfeiffer Family Foundation?
Pfeiffer Family Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $275K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pfeiffer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include a $500,000 grant to Northern State University Foundation for the Gerrianne Pfeiffer Fund and a $200,000 grant to Aberdeen Area Veterans for the Common ground compaign. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pfeiffer Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pfeiffer Family Foundation's EIN?
Pfeiffer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4772917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Pfeiffer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Pfeiffer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pfeiffer-family-foundation-morg_f71f3420163541829a178d97d00c5651
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