The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc
The Foundation for Youth Firearms is a public charity based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It supports programs and facilities connected to youth firearms safety, shooting sports, archery, hunting, and outdoor activities, primarily through grants to organizations and groups.
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc at a glance
In short: The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc gave $271K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in South Dakota. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $271,000
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,528
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $122,343
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (7 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 712, Aberdeen, SD 57402-0712
Phone: (605) 226-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aberdeen Gun Club ($84K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 161 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Dakota; the remaining 3% is listed with an unidentified state. The largest listed awards went to organizations in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 36 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $298K (2024). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Gun Club Aberdeen, SD | Campsite electrical pedestal, clubhouse, highway sign, new skeet field, target management system, used skid steer, youth league | $84,000 |
| Sportsman's Club of Brown County Aberdeen, SD | Target stoarge racks, youth sports fest, tech updated, weed control, rail road ties, ladies day at the range, fencing | $31,900 |
| Whitetail Bowmen Archery Club Aberdeen, SD | Roofin, Building Maintenance and Sidewalk Repairs | $25,000 |
| Clark County Shooting Sports Clark, SD | Archery, Gun and Western Heritage Discipline | $9,300 |
| Deuel Area Clay Target Association Brandt, SD | Atlas ata at- 300-c trap thrower, purchase shells and clays | $8,700 |
| Ludden Outdoorsmen & Youth Habitat | Fishing Event, Storage Improvements, Picnic Table and Shelter | $8,500 |
| Day County 4-H Shooting Sports Bristol, SD | Purchase air rifles & pistols, bb's & pellots, targets, storage cabinet and supplies | $7,500 |
| SDWF Youth Conservation Camp Aberdeen, SD | Purchase Fishing Equipment, Ammunition and Targets | $6,000 |
| Deuel County Shooting Sports Clear Lake, SD | Purchase bows, archery supplies, archery targets, air rifles/pistols, targets | $5,000 |
| Marshall County Sportsmens Club Britton, SD | Skeethouse and 3D Targets | $5,000 |
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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 | $122,343 | $279,342 | $297,641 | $271,000 | 36 | $6,873 |
| 2024 | $124,309 | $307,923 | $323,984 | $298,200 | 38 | $7,694 |
| 2023 | $123,132 | $233,145 | $230,200 | $212,500 | 36 | $112 |
| 2022 | $89,327 | $223,943 | $200,988 | $181,000 | 42 | $3 |
| 2021 | $63,931 | $24,850 | $34,630 | $23,720 | 9 | $4 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that its mission is to promote, enhance, and develop programs and classes educating youth about safe and responsible firearms handling, and to foster programs intended to eliminate firearms accidents. Its filing describes grants for educational buildings and grounds, youth activities such as archery, clay targets, and trap shooting, and events involving hunting, outdoor activities, or firearms safety.
Among its 2025 grantees, Aberdeen Gun Club describes its mission as providing recreational shooting opportunities to people in the Aberdeen area. Webster Area Chamber of Commerce describes its mission as promoting businesses in Webster.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $271,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $84,000, with a median grant of $3,500. Notable awards included $84,000 to Aberdeen Gun Club for projects including a new skeet field, clubhouse, and youth league; $31,900 to Sportsman’s Club of Brown County for projects including target-storage racks and a youth sports fest; and $25,000 to Whitetail Bowmen Archery Club for building maintenance and repairs.
Other listed 2025 awards included $9,300 to Clark County Shooting Sports for archery, gun, and western heritage disciplines; $8,700 to Deuel Area Clay Target Association for a trap thrower, shells, and clays; and $7,500 to Day County 4-H Shooting Sports for air rifles and pistols, targets, and supplies. The Foundation’s filing says grant recipients must provide purchase receipts and a brief report confirming that grant funds were used for the purposes stated in their requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bob Bucholz as president; Bill Bowen as vice president; Carol Ireland as treasurer; and Steve Caron as secretary. Directors listed are Joe Long, Jason Reinke Sr, Dan Opp, Mike Anderson, Hunter Serfoss, and Ray Ireland.
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc is led by Bob Bucholz, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bob Bucholz
President
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Schaeffer
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Long
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Ireland
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Reinke Sr.
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Schmitt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Opp
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Wolf
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Serfoss
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Schaeffer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Bowen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Caron
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Ireland
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Don Bad Moccasin (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lori Goldade (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jodi Carlsgaard (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Bad Moccasin (2021–2022) — Treasurer - Departed
- Former: Keegan Brown (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Cw Ness (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc
How much does The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc give each year?
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc gave $271K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $298K across 38 grants.
What is The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc's typical grant size?
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $7,528, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc give grants?
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc gives mostly in South Dakota: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Aberdeen, SD (8 grants), Britton, SD (4 grants), Hayti, SD (3 grants) and Watertown, SD (2 grants).
Does The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc's largest grantees?
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Aberdeen Gun Club ($84,000), Sportsman's Club of Brown County ($31,900) and Whitetail Bowmen Archery Club ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc?
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc reported $122K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $279K.
What does The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc fund?
The Foundation states that its mission is to promote, enhance, and develop programs and classes educating youth about safe and responsible firearms handling, and to foster programs intended to eliminate firearms accidents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc?
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc's EIN?
The Foundation for Youth Firearms Safety Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0920086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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