Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Eligibility requirements include:Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited four year college or university.
  • Participates in school activities, volunteer projects and employment.

Other requirements

  • Plans to pursue a career in youth ministry.
  • Demonstrates a financial need

Overview

The Worden Christian Youth Ministry Scholarship supports full-time students entering their third or fourth year at an accredited four-year college or university, who plan to pursue a career in youth ministry. Candidates must demonstrate financial need and engage in school and community activities. Preference is given to those intending to serve as youth ministers in the Sioux Falls area, ensuring that the scholarship aligns with the mission of enriching local lives through philanthropy.

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Awarded to a current college student.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements include:Enrolled as a full-time student entering the third or fourth year at an accredited four year college or universityPlans to pursue a career in youth ministryParticipates in school activities, volunteer projects and employmentDemonstrates a financial need

What Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
308
Total given
$37.97M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,100–$7.01M
  • By dollars: South Dakota 93%, Minnesota 3%, Iowa 1%. Top recipient cities: Sioux Falls, SD; Brandon, SD; Vermillion, SD.
  • 61% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Sioux Falls School District #49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD

    Angel fund, community learning centers, summer music camp support, boys & girls club…

    $7.01M

  • Augustana University · Sioux Falls, SD

    General support, capital projects, department support, athletics support, library…

    $3.52M

  • City of Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls, SD

    Aquatic center, municipal band support, maintenance and improvements to city parks,…

    $2.61M

  • Dakota State University Foundation · Madison, SD

    Cyber extension, fundraising support

    $1.21M

  • Black Hills State University Foundation · Spearfish, SD

    Program support, general support, women's business center, women's athletic support

    $1.11M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth programs
  • Christian nonprofits
  • Faith-based

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