Sioux County Foundation Inc
To receive, administer and disburse funds for such charitable or educational purposes as will, in the discretion of the Board of Directors, promote the mental, moral, intellectual, artistic and physical improvement and well being of the inhabitants of Sioux County, Nebraska, and adjoining counties the State of Nebraska.
Sioux County Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sioux County Foundation Inc gave $32K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,812
- -59.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,604
- -32.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,687
- Total assets
- $1,375,588
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sioux County Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sunshine Senior Citizens Community Center ($12K). Together the top 3 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sioux County Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $78K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Senior Citizens Community Center Harrison, NE | Senior Center facility renovations | $12,125 |
| Sioux County - Library Fund Harrison, NE | Support of local library | $10,687 |
| Chadron Community Hospital Corp Chadron, NE | Support of prescription assistance program | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,375,588 | $102,292 | $56,960 | $31,812 | 3 | $85,740 |
| 2024 | $1,330,256 | $92,813 | $117,147 | $78,198 | 5 | $72,102 |
| 2023 | $1,354,590 | $73,937 | $56,802 | $33,447 | 4 | $40,240 |
| 2022 | $1,337,455 | $61,297 | $59,410 | $21,298 | 3 | $39,772 |
| 2021 | $1,335,568 | $69,303 | $78,266 | $49,045 | 4 | $54,462 |
| 2020 | $1,344,531 | $95,469 | $45,193 | $24,810 | 3 | $45,981 |
About Sioux County Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sioux County Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Harrison, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $86K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sioux County Foundation Inc is led by John H Skavdahl, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John H Skavdahl
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad McCumbers
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Howell
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Whiteaker
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zane Limbach
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Varvel
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Sanderson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Phillip Skavdahl (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lacy Willey (2020) — Director & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sioux County Foundation Inc
How much does Sioux County Foundation Inc give each year?
Sioux County Foundation Inc gave $32K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $78K across 5 grants.
What is Sioux County Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sioux County Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,687, and its average grant was $10,604, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sioux County Foundation Inc give grants?
Sioux County Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrison, NE (2 grants).
Does Sioux County Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Sioux County Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Sioux County Foundation Inc?
Sioux County Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $102K.
What is Sioux County Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sioux County Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0794691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Live grants for the work Sioux County Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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