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Est.

2007

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

GROW SOUTH DAKOTA is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with this funder. In the filing year 2025, GROW SOUTH DAKOTA awarded a total of $41.6K across 8 grantees.

Mission Statement

GROW SOUTH DAKOTA IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES AND UNDERSERVED MARKETS IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Total Funding Given
$41.6K
2025
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$7.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.9K
D
Daniel Menking
Board Member
M
Michael Malone
Board Member
G
Ginger Niemann
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GROW SOUTH DAKOTA?
No. GROW SOUTH DAKOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GROW SOUTH DAKOTA give?
GROW SOUTH DAKOTA primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming. 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 GROW SOUTH DAKOTA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GROW SOUTH DAKOTA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,708. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GROW SOUTH DAKOTA make each year?
In 2025, GROW SOUTH DAKOTA awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $42 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GROW SOUTH DAKOTA fund recently?
In 2025, GROW SOUTH DAKOTA awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include INTER-LAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INC, WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, and NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA ECONOMIC CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GROW SOUTH DAKOTA?
GROW SOUTH DAKOTA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.