TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF SANFORD HEALTH, THE PREMIER RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE U.S., AND RELATED EXEMPT ENTITIES. 100% OF DONOR DOLLARS FUEL LOCAL PRIORITIES TO CARE, COMFORT AND CURE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.1M
+13.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+89.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$381K
+89.6% YoY
About Sanford Health Foundation West
Based on IRS filings
Sanford Health Foundation West is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,095,091 | $31,022,228 | $26,792,372 |
| Revenue | $4,684,599 | $1,346,861 | $3,931,966 |
| Expenses | $1,535,983 | $1,006,572 | $1,427,811 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,211,219 | $734,788 | $1,020,078 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Sanford Health Foundation West
Employee Crisis Assistance Program
SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION WEST
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Mimi Diffley Memorial Employee Scholarship
SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION WEST
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sioux Falls Radiation Oncology Staff Education Fund
SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION WEST
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sanford Bismarck ($1,456,014), Sanford Health ($47,807), Gss Bismarck Nd St Vincents ($13,230).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SANFORD BISMARCK SIOUX FALLS, SD | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $1,456,014 |
| SANFORD HEALTH SIOUX FALLS, SD | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $47,807 |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO SIOUX FALLS, SD | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $6,400 |
| GSS BISMARCK ND ST VINCENTS SIOUX FALLS, SD | SEE FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III | $13,230 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL GASSEN | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & CEO | 0.75 | — |
| ANDY NORTH | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY, INDEP CONTRACTOR | 0.02 | — |
| LAURIS MOLBERT | TRUSTEE, CHAIRPERSON | 0.02 | — |
| BRENT TEIKEN | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| JAMES CAIN | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 0.02 | — |
| MARNIE HERMANN | TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR | 0.02 | — |
| NEIL GULSVIG | TRUSTEE, PAST CHAIR | 0.02 | — |
| MARK LUNDEEN MD | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| DAVID SHULKIN | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| WESLEY ENGBRECHT | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| DANA DYKHOUSE | TRUSTEE | 0.02 | — |
| SCOTT WOOTEN | EVP, CFO (END 4/24) | 0.75 | — |
| NICK OLSON | EVP, CFO (BEG 4/24) | 0.75 | — |
| BILL MARLETTE | INTERIM, EVP, CFO (END 1/24) | 0.75 | — |
| DEB KOSKI | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 12 | — |
| DON JACOBS | FORMER TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MICHELLE BRUHN | FORMER EVP, CFO & TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanford Health Foundation West?
Sanford Health Foundation West is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. It holds $35.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sanford Health Foundation West?
As of 2024, Sanford Health Foundation West holds $35.1M in total assets with $4.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does Sanford Health Foundation West operate?
Sanford Health Foundation West has awarded grants in North Dakota, South Dakota.
What size grants does Sanford Health Foundation West award?
In 2024, Sanford Health Foundation West awarded 4 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $381K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sanford Health Foundation West's EIN?
Sanford Health Foundation West's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0397196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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