How much funding does Employee Crisis Assistance Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Employee Crisis Assistance Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Employee Crisis Assistance Program?

Size limits: More than 2,150 employees.

How often is Employee Crisis Assistance Program offered?

Employee Crisis Assistance Program runs on an annual cycle.

Employee Crisis Assistance Program

Sanford Health Foundation West

Foundation Annual Hardship Grants Human & Social Service Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Size & budget

More than 2,150 employees

Other requirements

Sanford Health employees
Facing extraordinary and unexpected financial hardship
Not at fault for their circumstances

Overview

A financial assistance program providing critical support to Sanford employees facing extraordinary and unexpected financial hardships, including assistance with rent, groceries, gas, and other basic needs.

Background: Established to help healthcare staff and employees during times of crisis. Since 2020, the program has distributed over $2 million in assistance to more than 2,150 employees facing financial emergencies.

Geographic Scope: Sanford Health system locations across South Dakota, Minnesota, and North Dakota

Eligibility:

Sanford Health employees
Facing extraordinary and unexpected financial hardship
Not at fault for their circumstances

Focus Areas:

Basic needs assistance (food, shelter)
Housing/rent support
Utilities and transportation

Assistance Provided (2023):

$274,000 distributed
207 employees helped
Since 2020: $2+ million to 2,150+ employees

Funding Model: 100% of donations provide direct financial assistance

What Sanford Health Foundation West actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 4
Total given: $1.52M
Median grant: $31K
Range: $6,400–$1.46M

By dollars: South Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Sioux Falls, SD.

Example grants

Sanford Bismarck · Sioux Falls, SD

See form 990, page 2, part iii

$1.46M
Sanford Health · Sioux Falls, SD

See form 990, page 2, part iii

$48K
GSS Bismarck ND St Vincents · Sioux Falls, SD

See form 990, page 2, part iii

$13K
Sanford Medical Center Fargo · Sioux Falls, SD

See form 990, page 2, part iii

$6,400