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.
West River Foundation at a glance
In short: West River Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,413
- -86.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,804
- -90.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $8,428,204
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who West River Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feeding South Dakota ($7K). Together the top 3 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How West River Foundation gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2025) to $110K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Community Support | $7,413 |
| Association of Farmerworkers Opportunity Programs Washington, DC | Sponsorship of 2024 and 2025 National Conferences | $6,000 |
| Black Hills Special Services Coop Sturgis, SD | Support for Education Programs | $1,000 |
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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 | $8,428,204 | $4,778,528 | $4,350,641 | $14,413 | 3 | $288,898 |
| 2024 | $7,991,026 | $4,065,987 | $4,114,604 | $104,729 | 2 | $134,549 |
| 2023 | $7,847,885 | $4,290,918 | $4,082,336 | $50,040 | 4 | $136,907 |
| 2022 | $7,568,333 | $3,921,124 | $3,705,308 | $110,000 | 2 | $155,889 |
| 2021 | $7,747,686 | $3,617,011 | $3,382,517 | $66,499 | 6 | $220,344 |
| 2020 | $6,913,215 | $3,333,494 | $3,283,708 | $43,611 | 4 | $103,267 |
| 2019 | $6,928,184 | $2,862,717 | $2,738,407 | $70,000 | 3 | $116,493 |
About West River Foundation
Based on IRS filings
West River Foundation is a public charity, based in Sturgis, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $289K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West River Foundation is led by Donald Andersen, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Andersen
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Ronald Rosenboom
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$37K (2019) → $50K (2025)
James Doolittle
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Shirley Halverson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Tim Crawford
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
William Termes
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Myron Sullivan (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Cal Geis (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Ronald Rosenboom (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about West River Foundation
How much does West River Foundation give each year?
West River Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $105K across 2 grants.
What is West River Foundation's typical grant size?
West River Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $4,804, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does West River Foundation give grants?
West River Foundation gives mostly in South Dakota: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (42%).
Does West River Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on West River Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is West River Foundation?
West River Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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