Seed for Success Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Established in 2022, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a primary focus on funding other 501(c)(3) organizations to administer programs aligned with the foundation's charitable priorities.
Key facts about SFS Foundation
- EIN
- 86-1917173
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,418,517
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $382,660
- Median grant
- $212,811
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SFS Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for SFS Foundation's 22 itemized 2025 grants were South Dakota (93%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Falls, SD (18 grants). None of its 22 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is SFS Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $476K; repeat grants $464K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $230K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$8.4M
+62.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$383K
+32.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to provide funding for other 501(c)(3) organizations to administer as part of their programs. Initial focus areas include:
- Scholarships for higher education
- Care and services for children and their families
- Behavioral health resources for children and adolescents
- Medical research organizations
- Local nonprofit organizations in the Sioux Falls area
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting organizations such as The Furniture Mission of South Dakota and the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$110,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's initial focus is on local nonprofit organizations in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 22 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,937,408
- Total Revenue: $5,037,568
- Total Expenses: $5,367,478
- Net Income: -$329,910
- Total Liabilities: $475
- Number of Employees: 1
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium ($2,000,400), Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation ($1,935,796 across 5 grants), Children's Home Society ($1,120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SIOUX FALLS ZOO & AQUARIUM Sioux Falls, SD | WE CAN'T WAIT CAMPAIGN | $2,000,400 |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY Sioux Falls, SD | SUPPORT FOR CARE AND SERVICES NEEDED FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES | $1,120,000 |
| SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Sioux Falls, SD | DONOR FUND | $1,016,296 |
| SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION Sioux Falls, SD | PEDS CANCER TREATMENT GENETIC RESEARCH, SPONSOR MULTIPLE EVENTS | $835,000 |
| SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Sioux Falls, SD | COMMUNITY FUND | $503,000 |
| AVERA HEALTH FOUNDATION Sioux Falls, SD | AVERA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FAMILY WEEKEND, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, VISITING EXPENSES | $440,000 |
| SIOUX FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION Sioux Falls, SD | SCHOLARSHIPS | $378,700 |
| PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION SOUTHWEST CHAPTER Miami, FL | MEDICAL RESEARCH AND SUPPORT | $330,000 |
| SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Sioux Falls, SD | MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS | $315,000 |
| SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE Sioux Falls, SD | SCHOLARSHIPS; BMHT PROGRAM STARTUP INVESTMENT FOR FACULTY AND PLANNING | $235,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Von Seggern | Chairman-VP-Secretary | 30 | $120,000 |
| Molly Stine | President-Treasurer | 8 | — |
| Kristi Metzger | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SFS Foundation fund?
The foundation's purpose is to provide funding for other 501(c)(3) organizations to administer as part of their programs. Initial focus areas include: • **Scholarships** for higher education • **Care and services** for children and their families • **Behavioral health resources** for children and adolescents • **Medical research organizations** • **Local nonprofit organizations** in the Sioux Falls area The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting organizations such as The …
How do I apply for a grant from SFS Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does SFS Foundation make grants?
The foundation's initial focus is on local nonprofit organizations in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area and surrounding communities.
What size grants does SFS Foundation award?
In 2025, SFS Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $8.4M — an average of about $383K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is SFS Foundation's EIN?
SFS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1917173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.