Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Provide grants that promote educational programs for youth, assist in research that helps the community, and promote the establishment of programs to stimulate the construction of affordable housing for low and moderate income citizens of the sioux falls area.
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation at a glance
In short: Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $17K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $17K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $16,893
- -79.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $16,893
- -58.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $16,893
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $121K (2019). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | To Provide Trusted Leadership That Inspires Philanthropy | $16,893 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $16,893 | $16,893 | 1 |
| 2020 | $16,893 | $67,500 | $84,492 | $81,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | $33,885 | $110,016 | $129,318 | $121,000 | 2 |
About Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is led by Andy Patterson, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 14 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Andy Patterson
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobbi Thury
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Flicek
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Rozenboom
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Stallinga
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Homan
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Hanson
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Knecht
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonja Theisen
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Van Buskirk
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tolche Mesele
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Doyle
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Bartling
Vice President of Finance & Accounting
Finance & Accounting Director → Vice President of Finance & Accounting, 2021
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Griffin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dave Kapaska (2019–2020) — Interim Executive Vice President · Filing note: Through 1-24-20
- Former: Jason Ball (2019–2020) — Former Executive Vice President · Filing note: Through 8-16-19
- Former: Betty Oldenkamp (2019) — President
- Former: Mark Shlanta (2019) — Director
- Former: Sharon Haselhoff (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
How much does Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation give each year?
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $17K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2020 it gave $82K across 2 grants.
Where does Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation operate?
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN?
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3470628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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