Volunteers of America Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
57
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Volunteers of America Inc?
Volunteers of America Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Sioux Empire United Way Inc ($1.5M), Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc ($220K), Avera Health ($168K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Volunteers of America Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Empire United Way Inc | $1,547,571 | 16 | 2020–2025 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | $219,996 | 1 | 2025 |
| Avera Health | $168,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Sanford Group Return | $110,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The James and Eloise Elmen Foundation | $100,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $100,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Sheldon F Reese Foundation | $85,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | $50,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| VOA Futures Fund Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $23,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Craddock Ruby J - Memorial Trust | $15,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Beacom Family Foundation | $11,321 | 1 | 2023 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Van Buskirk Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Levo Cares Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $675K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $428K.
What grants has Volunteers of America Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, VETERAN PROGRAMS, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $219,996 |
| 2025 | Sioux Empire United Way Inc | COMMUNITY IMPACT | $81,760 |
| 2025 | Sioux Empire United Way Inc | COMMUNITY IMPACT | $53,620 |
| 2025 | Avera Health | Donation | $16,000 |
| 2025 | Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust | Employment | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Sheldon F Reese Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Craddock Ruby J - Memorial Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Van Buskirk Family Foundation | DONATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Sioux Empire United Way Inc | PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION | $81,760 |
| 2024 | Sioux Empire United Way Inc | PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION | $57,904 |
| 2024 | The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Avera Health | Donation | $41,000 |
| 2024 | Sheldon F Reese Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Craddock Ruby J - Memorial Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sanford Group Return | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Van Buskirk Family Foundation | 2024 DONATION | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Xcel Energy Foundation | MATCH PAYROLL DEDUCTION (501(C)3) GRANT, VOLUNTEER ENERGY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Levo Cares Foundation | 2024 RISE & SHINE ANNUAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Sioux Empire United Way Inc | PARTNER AGENCY ALLOC | $63,812 |
| 2023 | Sioux Empire United Way Inc | PARTNER AGENCY ALLOC | $59,000 |
| 2023 | The James and Eloise Elmen Foundation | OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Sioux Empire United Way Inc | PARTNER AGENCY ALLOC | $43,405 |
| 2023 | Avera Health | Sponsorship | $40,000 |
| 2023 | South Dakota Community Foundation | Community welfare and betterment | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Sheldon F Reese Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Beacom Family Foundation | GREATER GOODS | $11,321 |
| 2023 | Sanford Group Return | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Xcel Energy Foundation | COMMUNITY VITALITY | $6,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 57 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Volunteers of America Inc?
Volunteers of America Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Sioux Empire United Way Inc ($1.5M), Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc ($220K), Avera Health ($168K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Volunteers of America Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Volunteers of America Inc's largest funder?
Sioux Empire United Way Inc is the largest recorded funder of Volunteers of America Inc, with $1.5M across 16 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Volunteers of America Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Volunteers of America Inc across 57 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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