SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION
Sioux Falls, SD, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-3297853
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

Sioux Falls, SD, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
36-3297853
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The Sanford Health Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in South Dakota, having paid out a total of $55 million in grants to seven grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS THAT ARE 100% DEVOTED TO SANFORD'S WORK OF HEALTH, HEALING, AND COMFORT.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SANFORD
$409.1M
97%
Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation
$6.8M
2%
SANFORD
$2.6M
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION?
No. SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION give?
SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $189 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $55 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include SANFORD, Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation, and SANFORD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION?
SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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