Sioux Falls Hope Coalition
The Sioux Falls Hope Coalition focuses on narrowing the achievement gap in our community through one simple strategy: ensuring that every child gets a change to attend preschool.
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition at a glance
In short: Sioux Falls Hope Coalition gave $120K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $120,000
- -13.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $19,200
- Total assets
- $849,643
- -27.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Sioux Falls Hope Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boys and Girls Club Learning Center ($31K). Together the top 6 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sioux Falls Hope Coalition gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2026) to $149K (2022). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Learning Center Sioux Falls, SD | Transportation | $31,200 |
| Central Church Sioux Falls, SD | Transportation | $26,400 |
| Good News Church Sioux Falls, SD | Transportation | $24,000 |
| Shalom Lutheran Preschool Harrisburg, SD | Transportation | $14,400 |
| Compassion Preschool Sioux Falls, SD | Transportation | $12,000 |
| Life Changing Learning Center Sioux Falls, SD | Transportation | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $849,643 | $568,569 | $887,155 | $120,000 | 6 | $22,917 |
| 2025 | $1,168,000 | $626,157 | $924,415 | $138,000 | 7 | $47,816 |
| 2024 | $1,466,009 | $1,096,636 | $953,085 | $140,433 | 8 | $49,413 |
| 2023 | $1,322,338 | $1,026,287 | $779,450 | $143,611 | 8 | $12,666 |
| 2022 | $1,074,906 | $918,262 | $610,645 | $149,000 | 7 | $1,551 |
| 2021 | $762,512 | $836,655 | $481,435 | $127,528 | 5 | $398 |
About Sioux Falls Hope Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $850K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition is led by Amy Benda, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Amy Benda
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$70K (2022) → $90K (2026)
Cory Hughes
Chair
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
Chairman → Chair, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lloyd-Huber
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Crawford
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Rich
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Douglas
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Wimmer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tveidt
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Adam
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Millar
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Stenzel
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Dykstra
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Beck
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bobbi Thury (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Darin Hage (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Kirby (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Randell Beck (2021–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Tolcha Mesele (2021–2024) — Chariman
- Former: Doug Morrison (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rich Merkouris (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Darin Dykstra (2021) — Director
- Former: Jill Franken (2021) — Director
- Former: Matt Gassen (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $90K, to Amy Benda (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sioux Falls Hope Coalition
How much does Sioux Falls Hope Coalition give each year?
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition gave $120K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $138K across 7 grants.
What is Sioux Falls Hope Coalition's typical grant size?
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition's median grant in 2026 was $19,200, and its average grant was $20,000, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sioux Falls Hope Coalition give grants?
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition gives mostly in South Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Falls, SD (5 grants).
Does Sioux Falls Hope Coalition give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Sioux Falls Hope Coalition's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Transportation" (6 grants).
Who are Sioux Falls Hope Coalition's largest grantees?
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition's largest 2026 grantees include Boys and Girls Club Learning Center ($31,200), Central Church ($26,400) and Good News Church ($24,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Sioux Falls Hope Coalition?
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition reported $850K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $569K.
What is Sioux Falls Hope Coalition?
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sioux Falls, SD. It holds $850K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Sioux Falls Hope Coalition's EIN?
Sioux Falls Hope Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2097994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
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