South Dakota Dental Foundation
The mission of the South Dakota Dental Foundation is to advocate for the improved oral health of South Dakota's citizens through the education of the profession and the public and by serving those individuals and organizations having dental related needs.
South Dakota Dental Foundation at a glance
In short: South Dakota Dental Foundation gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,184
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,184
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,184
- Total assets
- $329,295
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to South Dakota Dental Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from South Dakota Dental Foundation
Who South Dakota Dental Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oahe Foundation ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How South Dakota Dental Foundation gives
- Giving fell 41% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2025) to $24K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oahe Foundation Pierre, SD | Grant for the Organization's Donor Advised Fund. | $14,184 |
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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 | $329,295 | $215,146 | $213,819 | $14,184 | 1 | $2,414 |
| 2024 | $304,647 | $401,785 | $202,726 | $17,135 | 1 | $2,245 |
| 2023 | $105,430 | $192,664 | $182,121 | $21,431 | 1 | $277 |
| 2022 | $98,202 | $201,270 | $207,608 | $24,052 | 1 | $1,943 |
| 2021 | $109,233 | $188,392 | $168,390 | — | — | $11 |
| 2020 | $89,231 | $186,973 | $191,046 | — | — | $31 |
About South Dakota Dental Foundation
Based on IRS filings
South Dakota Dental Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Pierre, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $329K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Dakota Dental Foundation is led by Paul Knecht, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Knecht
Executive Director
Secretary → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Asheim
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Aanenson
Chair Starting May
Trustee → Chair Starting May, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Wiswall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D'jonna Sewell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn Schuler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessi Horsley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bierschbach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Gibson
Trustee
Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monty Bechtold
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Riter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Vanlaecken
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thane Crump
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Determan
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Heiman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Frankman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Crossland
Vice Chair Starting May
Trustee → Vice Chair Starting May, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Mikkonen
Secretary-Treasurer Starting May
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Connie Halverson (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Grant Titze (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jon Schaack (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Roger Wilson (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 South Dakota Dental Foundation
How much does South Dakota Dental Foundation give each year?
South Dakota Dental Foundation gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
How large is South Dakota Dental Foundation?
South Dakota Dental Foundation reported $329K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $215K.
What is South Dakota Dental Foundation?
South Dakota Dental Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Pierre, SD. It holds $329K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does South Dakota Dental Foundation operate?
South Dakota Dental Foundation has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is South Dakota Dental Foundation's EIN?
South Dakota Dental Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0367045. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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