Preserve French Creek Inc
Preserve French Creek Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Custer, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100.
Preserve French Creek Inc at a glance
In short: Preserve French Creek Inc gave $100 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $4,794
- +99.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Preserve French Creek Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Preserve French Creek Foundation Inc ($100).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preserve French Creek Foundation Inc None, SD | Establish New Public Foundation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,794 | $35,939 | $33,549 | $100 | 1 | $33,549 |
| 2024 | $2,405 | $22,571 | $30,236 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $10,069 | $50,031 | $39,961 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Preserve French Creek Inc is led by Neil Schanzenbach, Board Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neil Schanzenbach
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Winter
Board Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Konechne
Board Director
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blair Waite
Board Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lana Huber
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Doug Gaulke (2023) — Board Director
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 Preserve French Creek Inc
How much does Preserve French Creek Inc give each year?
Preserve French Creek Inc gave $100 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Preserve French Creek Inc?
Preserve French Creek Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What is Preserve French Creek Inc?
Preserve French Creek Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Custer, SD. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Preserve French Creek Inc operate?
Preserve French Creek Inc has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Preserve French Creek Inc's EIN?
Preserve French Creek Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2316254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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