St Benedict Health Center Foundation
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St Benedict Health Center Foundation at a glance
In short: St Benedict Health Center Foundation gave $111K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $56K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $111,376
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $55,688
- Median grant
- $55,688
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who St Benedict Health Center Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was St Benedict Health Center ($111K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $111K (2022, 18 months). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $111K.
*2022: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2022: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Benedict Health Center Parkston, SD | Support for equipment and financial needs | $92,769 |
| St Benedict Health Center Parkston, SD | Support for equipment and financial needs | $18,607 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022* | — | $206,223 | $131,222 | $111,376 | 2 | $39,590 |
| 2021 | $1,857,239 | $178,495 | $37,920 | $30,869 | 1 | $70,879 |
| 2020 | $1,518,779 | $247,039 | $78,701 | $70,791 | 1 | $30,940 |
| 2019 | $1,389,221 | $299,603 | $106,007 | $101,047 | 1 | $44,043 |
*2022: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About St Benedict Health Center Foundation
Based on IRS filings
St Benedict Health Center Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Parkston, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Benedict Health Center Foundation is led by Lindsay Weber - Joined, President & CEO St. Benedict on the 2022 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Lindsay Weber - Joined
President & CEO St. Benedict
New on the 2022 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Blasius - Left
President & CEO St. Benedict
New on the 2022 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Braley
Chair
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Neugebauer
Director
Director Executive Officio → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerauld Heinert
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Morehouse
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Monson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bowar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sandhoff
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Harnisch
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rita Blasius-President (2019–2021) — CEO St Benedict Health Center
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 St Benedict Health Center Foundation
How much does St Benedict Health Center Foundation give each year?
St Benedict Health Center Foundation gave $111K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. The 2022 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2021 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
What is St Benedict Health Center Foundation?
St Benedict Health Center Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Parkston, SD.
Where does St Benedict Health Center Foundation operate?
St Benedict Health Center Foundation has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is St Benedict Health Center Foundation's EIN?
St Benedict Health Center Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0458725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
Live grants for the work St Benedict Health Center Foundation funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
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