South Dakota Trade Association
South Dakota Trade navigates international trade for South Dakota. The association is a public-private partnership conductingexport education, administration of the SD STEP Grant program and provides free export consulting services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$592K
+27.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
+20.7% YoY
Grant Count
5
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-3.4% YoY
About South Dakota Trade Association
Based on IRS filings
South Dakota Trade Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $592K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $591,866 | $465,072 |
| Revenue | $963,509 | $812,839 |
| Expenses | $784,652 | $407,132 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,394 | $302 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from South Dakota Trade Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ruffland Performance LLC ($10,000), CAW Industries ($7,800), BlackFork Spirits LLC ($6,206).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bion SciencesAxion LLC Sioux Falls, SD | STEP Grant | $5,625 |
| BlackFork Spirits LLC Brookings, SD | STEP Grant | $6,206 |
| CAW Industries Rapid City, SD | STEP Grant | $7,800 |
| Ruffland Performance LLC Tea, SD | STEP Grant | $10,000 |
| Walkabout Mother Bins LLC Faulkton, SD | STEP Grant | $5,510 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke J Lindberg | President and CEO | 40 | $150,000 |
| Edward Newburn | Senior Advisor and Chief of S | 40 | $115,000 |
| John Willard | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dennis Harstad | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gary Cammack | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sheila Gestring | Ex-Officio Director | 1 | — |
| Joe Fiala | Ex-Officio Director | 1 | — |
| Andrea Thompson | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Joe Beck | Chair | 2 | — |
| Holly Lien | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Melissa Fossell | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jeff Griffin | Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Dakota Trade Association?
South Dakota Trade Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. It holds $592K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is South Dakota Trade Association?
As of 2024, South Dakota Trade Association holds $592K in total assets with $964K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $35K in 2024.
Where does South Dakota Trade Association operate?
South Dakota Trade Association has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does South Dakota Trade Association award?
In 2024, South Dakota Trade Association awarded 5 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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