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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION

Vermillion, SD, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-6018891
Regional Funder
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION

Vermillion, SD, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-6018891
Regional Funder

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Est.

1928

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The University of South Dakota Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily focuses on grantmaking in South Dakota, with a total of $26.6 million in grants paid in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE PRIVATE RESOURCES TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
Total Funding Given

$26.6M

2024
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
70%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$24.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.9K
N
Nancy a Gallagher
Board Member
T
Tom Gallagher
Board Member
J
Julie Johnson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION?
No. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION give?
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota and District Of Columbia. 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 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $26.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA , VERMILLION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, and SOUTH DAKOTA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION?
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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