South Dakota Trade Association
The association navigates international trade for the state, promoting South Dakota exports and connecting local businesses with global opportunities.
South Dakota Trade Association at a glance
In short: South Dakota Trade Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- -71.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,132,700
- +91.4% 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 Trade Association
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from South Dakota Trade Association
Who South Dakota Trade Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Viaflex ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $35K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Viaflex Sioux Falls, SD | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,132,700 | $1,650,781 | $1,160,953 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,378 |
| 2024 | $591,866 | $963,509 | $784,652 | $35,141 | 5 | $1,394 |
| 2023 | $465,072 | $812,839 | $407,132 | $29,106 | 4 | $302 |
About South Dakota Trade Association
Based on IRS filings
South Dakota Trade Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Dakota Trade Association is led by Luke J Lindberg, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Luke J Lindberg
Executive Director
President & CEO → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $132K (2025)
Jesse Fonkert
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Beck
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Harstad
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Cammack
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Fiala
Director
Ex-Officio Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Willard III
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Gestring
Director
Ex-Officio Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy O'Keefe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Thompson
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Lien
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Griffin
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Fossell
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edward Newburn (2023–2024) — Senior Advisor & Chief of S
- Former: Joe Beck (2023–2024) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $132K, to Luke Lindberg (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about South Dakota Trade Association
How much does South Dakota Trade Association give each year?
South Dakota Trade Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
How large is South Dakota Trade Association?
South Dakota Trade Association reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is South Dakota Trade Association?
South Dakota Trade Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sioux Falls, SD. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does South Dakota Trade Association operate?
South Dakota Trade Association has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is South Dakota Trade Association's EIN?
South Dakota Trade Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0799016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work South Dakota Trade Association funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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