Pipestone Give Inc
Pipestone Give Inc is a private foundation based in Brandon, South Dakota. Its giving supports children, hunger relief, and causes close to home, with grants to organizations working locally and internationally.
Pipestone Give Inc at a glance
In short: Pipestone Give Inc gave $386K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state South Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $386,262
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- Average grant
- $8,983
- Median grant
- $2,550
- Total assets
- $19,625
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (49% 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 Pipestone Give Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no current form or required application materials. Applicants must provide an IRS determination letter and meet the foundation’s stated mission.
- Contact
Application contact: Joel Metz
Mailing address: 304 S Splitrock Boulevard Ste 205, Brandon, SD 57005
Phone: (507) 825-7048
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pipestone Give Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding South Dakota ($125K). Together the top 10 received $318K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Dakota, 22% to Minnesota, 8% to Texas, 6% to Washington, and 6% to Iowa. The foundation also made grants to organizations in other states. Its website describes charitable work both locally and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pipestone Give Inc gives
- In 2024 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 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Hunger Relief Organization | $124,875 |
| Children of the Promise Prinsburg, MN | A healthy christian home and family for every haitian child | $28,900 |
| McCrossan Boys Ranch Sioux Falls, SD | Troubled Teens and at-Risk Youth | $25,322 |
| Adams Thermal Foundation Canton, SD | Operates two schools, grades k-12, for at-risk children in southwest ethiopia | $25,000 |
| Compelled Glenwood, MN | Funding to Support Global Evangelical Teams | $25,000 |
| New Roots Haiti Ridgefield, WA | End generational poverty in our village of chiron haiti | $25,000 |
| Tapestries of Life Fabens, TX | Build an Orphanage in Guadalupe Mexico | $25,000 |
| Firstfruits Initiative Grand Rapids, MI | Ministers, evangelizes, educates, trains, and mentors individuals in sub-saharan | $20,000 |
| Bethel CRC Edgerton, MN | To Glorify God and Build His Kingdom | $10,000 |
| Pipestone Ambulance Association Pipestone, MN | EMS | $6,237 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,625 | $408,235 | $388,610 | $386,262 | 43 | $388,610 | $25 | $1,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pipestone Give Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states: “Here at Pipestone, we value our teams, communities, and those in need. We showcase those values giving our time, talents, and treasurers both locally and abroad, focusing on children, hunger and causes close to home.”
Its grants include hunger relief, youth services, support for children and families, health, and international charitable work. For example, McCrossan Boys Ranch says its mission is to support youth, strengthen families, and provide “new hope for a better life.” Compelled describes its work as leading gospel transformation among unreached and oppressed people in South Asia. New Roots Haiti says it works to break cycles of generational poverty and trauma by investing in children, equipping families, and raising local leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $386,262. Grants ranged from $500 to $124,875, with a median grant of $2,550. The largest awards included Feeding South Dakota ($124,875), Children of the Promise ($28,900), McCrossan Boys Ranch ($25,322), Adams Thermal Foundation ($25,000), Compelled ($25,000), New Roots Haiti ($25,000), Tapestries of Life ($25,000), and FirstFruits Initiative ($20,000).
The foundation does not restrict its giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, provide an IRS determination letter, and meet the foundation’s stated mission. The filing indicates there is no application form currently and no deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Taylor Spronk as chair, Kyerra Haberman as secretary, Joel Metz as treasurer, and Molly Peterson as director.
Pipestone Give Inc is led by Taylor Spronk, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Taylor Spronk
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Peterson
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Metz
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyerra Haberman
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Pipestone Give Inc
How much does Pipestone Give Inc give each year?
Pipestone Give Inc gave $386K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Pipestone Give Inc's typical grant size?
Pipestone Give Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,550, and its average grant was $8,983, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pipestone Give Inc give grants?
Pipestone Give Inc's top state is South Dakota, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (22%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Falls, SD (7 grants), Pipestone, MN (5 grants), Dubuque, IA (4 grants) and Rock Valley, IA (3 grants).
Does Pipestone Give Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Pipestone Give Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Aging Adults" (3 grants).
Who are Pipestone Give Inc's largest grantees?
Pipestone Give Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Feeding South Dakota ($124,875), Children of the Promise ($28,900) and McCrossan Boys Ranch ($25,322), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pipestone Give Inc?
Pipestone Give Inc reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $389K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pipestone Give Inc fund?
The foundation states: “Here at Pipestone, we value our teams, communities, and those in need. We showcase those values giving our time, talents, and treasurers both locally and abroad, focusing on children, hunger and causes close to home.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pipestone Give Inc?
The filing lists no current form or required application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pipestone Give Inc's EIN?
Pipestone Give Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0462833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pipestone Give Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pipestone-give-inc-morg_2a0b4694b6be4dab930fac792becac16
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