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The OAHE Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in South Dakota, with additional support in Illinois and California. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the OAHE Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE A FOUNDATION, WHICH MAY BE USED BY OTHERS AS A CONDUIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANNELING CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE PUBLIC AT LARGE THROUGH THIS 501(C)(3) FOUNDATION, WHICH FUNDS WILL BE ULTIMATELY USED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE, IN THE NAME OF AND ON BEHALF OF THE THIRD PARTY DONOR.
Cause Areas
2
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OAHE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
$3.6M
22%
ST MARY'S FOUNDATION
$1.2M
7%
CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING SERVICEINC
$852.1K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$11.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OAHE FOUNDATION?
No. OAHE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OAHE FOUNDATION give?
OAHE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, Illinois, and California. 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 OAHE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OAHE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OAHE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OAHE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OAHE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OAHE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include OAHE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, ST MARY'S FOUNDATION, and CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING SERVICEINC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OAHE FOUNDATION?
OAHE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.