Northern State University Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$4.4M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Northern State University Foundation?
Northern State University Foundation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Avera Health ($1.6M), The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable ($1.4M), Sanford Group Return ($687K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.4M in grants to Northern State University Foundation between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Health | $1,550,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable | $1,415,925 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Sanford Group Return | $687,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | $363,955 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Hatterscheidt Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $87,344 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | $68,777 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $21,600 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community | $18,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $17,336 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Aberdeen Area Community Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $4,093 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Midcontinent Foundation | $3,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Ibm International Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $205 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Northern State University Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Avera Health | Donation | $1,400,000 |
| 2024 | South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | $184,203 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $33,157 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $9,600 |
| 2024 | Midcontinent Foundation | TO ASSIST WITH NEW CARDIO EQUIPMENT (TREADMILLS AND ELLIPTICALS) IN OUR UNIVERSITY STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER, REPLACING OLDER, NON-FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT. | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | 1000 | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Sanford Group Return | ATHLETIC PROGRAM SUPPORT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $687,000 |
| 2023 | Avera Health | Scholarship | $150,000 |
| 2023 | South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | $106,148 |
| 2023 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, EDUCTIONAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $19,187 |
| 2023 | Aberdeen Area Community Foundation Inc | General Operations | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,899 |
| 2023 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | MEF | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Midcontinent Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $500 |
| 2023 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Support | $205 |
| 2022 | The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable | Kindergarten and elementary school education programs at Northern State University | $520,311 |
| 2022 | South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | $47,648 |
| 2022 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $21,000 |
| 2022 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $20,451 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,437 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Sioux Falls Area Community | GENERAL SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIP | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | MEF | $1,893 |
| 2021 | The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable | Kindergarten and elementary school education programs at Northern State University | $444,608 |
| 2021 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,000 |
| 2021 | South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | $15,989 |
| 2021 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $14,549 |
| 2021 | Sioux Falls Area Community | ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Northern State University Foundation?
Northern State University Foundation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Avera Health ($1.6M), The Millicent Merle Atkins Charitable ($1.4M), Sanford Group Return ($687K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.4M in grants to Northern State University Foundation between 2019–2024.
Who is Northern State University Foundation's largest funder?
Avera Health is the largest recorded funder of Northern State University Foundation, with $1.6M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Northern State University Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.4M in grants to Northern State University Foundation across 40 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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