University of South Dakota Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$25.1M
Foundation funders
74
Grants recorded
186
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds University of South Dakota Foundation?
University of South Dakota Foundation is funded by 74 grantmakers, led by Sanford Group Return ($14.5M), Edgar W Freeman Charitable Trust ($1.9M), Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $25.1M in grants to University of South Dakota Foundation between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2026) to $5.3M (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $67K.
What grants has University of South Dakota Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | John & Agnes Ringley Scholarship Tr#3111 | Scholarships | $67,377 |
| 2025 | Edgar W Freeman Charitable Trust | FUNDING SUPPORT | $294,160 |
| 2025 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING, CLASS ENDOWMENT | $277,642 |
| 2025 | SFS Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS, PARKINSONS RESEARCH | $225,621 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $76,750 |
| 2025 | John & Agnes Ringley Scholarship Tr#3111 | Scholarships | $68,382 |
| 2025 | Al King Family Foundation | USD Knudson School of Law, South Dakota Trust Company, McDowell and King Chair in Trust and Estate Law Fund | $47,572 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $37,205 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $27,000 |
| 2025 | Cannon Valley Communications Foundation | MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Saterlie Charitable Foundation #2 | GENERAL OPERATING | $19,500 |
| 2025 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $15,678 |
| 2025 | Black Hills Area Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $12,500 |
| 2025 | The Meyer Charitable Foundation | ENDOWMENT FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Lulu B Wheeler UW Trust | Education | $8,597 |
| 2025 | KPMG US Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The EVO and Ora Deconcini and | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Sanford Group Return | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION, RESEARCH, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $3,604,552 |
| 2024 | Edgar W Freeman Charitable Trust | FUNDING SUPPORT | $283,987 |
| 2024 | The San Francisco Foundation | FOR THE RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM. | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, GENERAL SUPPORT | $172,332 |
| 2024 | SFS Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS, PARKINSONS RESEARCH | $104,983 |
| 2024 | John & Agnes Ringley Scholarship Tr#3111 | SCHOLARSHIPS | $69,957 |
| 2024 | South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | $68,529 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $56,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $31,893 |
| 2024 | Fund for Advancement of Medical Education and Research | MEMORIAL FUND GIFT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $27,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 186 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University of South Dakota Foundation?
University of South Dakota Foundation is funded by 74 grantmakers, led by Sanford Group Return ($14.5M), Edgar W Freeman Charitable Trust ($1.9M), Alumni Association of the University of South Dakota ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $25.1M in grants to University of South Dakota Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is University of South Dakota Foundation's largest funder?
Sanford Group Return is the largest recorded funder of University of South Dakota Foundation, with $14.5M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has University of South Dakota Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $25.1M in grants to University of South Dakota Foundation across 186 grants from 74 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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