The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust
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The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust gave $1.6M across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $520K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,560,935
- +17.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $520,312
- +17.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $520,312
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (67% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Congregational Christian Church of Columbia ($520K). Together the top 3 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $1.6M (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregational Christian Church of Columbia Columbia, SD | Expenditures in compliance with IRC Section 501(c)(3) | $520,312 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | University of Minnesota School of Agriculture | $520,312 |
| Northern State University Foundation Aberdeen, SD | Kindergarten and elementary school education programs at Northern State University | $520,311 |
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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 | — | $576,496 | $1,873,827 | $1,560,935 | 3 | $576,484 |
| 2021 | $36,649,151 | $3,459,076 | $1,645,347 | $1,333,823 | 3 | $3,391,991 |
| 2020 | $34,835,422 | $1,418,736 | $1,614,575 | $1,353,018 | 3 | $1,288,489 |
About The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Aberdeen, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $576K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Dacotah Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
Dacotah Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $232K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $232K, to Dacotah Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust
How much does The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust give each year?
The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust gave $1.6M across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $1.3M across 3 grants.
What is The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust's median grant in 2022 was $520,312, and its average grant was $520,312, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust give grants?
The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust gives mostly in South Dakota: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (33%).
Does The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7259937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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