West River Foundation
TO ACT AS A VEHICLE TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING PUBLIC EDUCATION, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND ECONOMIC EXPANSION THROUGH SOFTWARE/HARDWARE SALES, CONTRACTED SERVICES, GRANT PROGRAMS, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, AND THE LEASING OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY PUBLIC OR NON-PROFIT EDUCATION OR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.0M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$105K
+109.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+318.6% YoY
About West River Foundation
Based on IRS filings
West River Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in STURGIS, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $135K.
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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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,991,026 | $7,847,885 | $7,568,333 |
| Revenue | $4,065,987 | $4,290,918 | $3,921,124 |
| Expenses | $4,114,604 | $4,082,336 | $3,705,308 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $134,549 | $136,907 | $155,889 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Black Hills Special Services Coop ($97,000), Feeding South Dakota ($7,729).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOP STURGIS, SD | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $97,000 |
| FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX FALLS, SD | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $7,729 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD ANDERSEN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $4,000 |
| TIM CRAWFORD | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $4,000 |
| SHIRLEY HALVERSON | TREASURER | 2 | $4,000 |
| WILLIAM TERMES | SECRETARY | 2 | $4,000 |
| JAMES DOOLITTLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $4,000 |
| RONALD ROSENBOOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $44,178 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is West River Foundation?
As of 2024, West River Foundation holds $8.0M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $105K in 2024.
Where does West River Foundation operate?
West River Foundation has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What size grants does West River Foundation award?
In 2024, West River Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $105K — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is West River Foundation's EIN?
West River Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3354458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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