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    Sioux Empire United Way

    ActivePublic CharityHuman Services
    SIOUX FALLS, SDWebsiteEIN: 46-02337013 filings on record

    About Sioux Empire United Way

    Lead, sustain and nurture a unified, effective response to community needs; improve lives through community impact programs focused on children, vulnerable adults, and people in crisis.

    Focus Areas

    Early childhood educationOut-of-school time programs / youth developmentMental and physical health servicesHousing stability and financial empowermentVictim services / crisis interventionCommunity quality-of-life programs

    Who They Fund

    community-based organizations (partner agencies)local community residents

    Funding Style

    intermediary / partner-agency grantsprogram-specific allocationscommunity-focused grantmaking

    About Sioux Empire United Way

    Sioux Empire United Way Inc organizes large-scale local funding around a unified response to community needs, with grants aimed at children, vulnerable adults, and people in crisis. The foundation’s recent giving shows a clear reliance on partner-agency funding, with major allocations supporting established service providers in Sioux Falls. Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety received $916,100 in 2023, and Lutheran Social Services received $818,910 in 2025, reflecting the size of support available through the organization’s community investment model. The grant record also shows repeated support for agencies serving housing, family wellness, crisis response, and youth services. Community Outreach, the Helpline Center, Active Generations, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire each appear among recent grants, indicating a networked approach rather than isolated project funding. Sioux Empire United Way Inc supports direct-service work tied to defined impact areas, and its active grant programs describe both partner nonprofit funding and on-going competitive funding for programs serving the Sioux Empire service area.

    What Sioux Empire United Way Funds

    In child and family services, Sioux Empire United Way Inc backed Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety with $722,835 in 2025 and $699,990 in 2024, underscoring sustained support for shelter and safety services. For family wellness, the foundation gave $264,382 in 2025 to Avera Foundation - Family Wellness. Youth development also appears in the recent record. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire received $417,000 in 2025, while Sfsd - Access for All received $350,000 in 2025 and $252,000 in 2024. Early childhood education is visible through Sfsd - Preschool Opportunities, which received $261,161 in 2023. Crisis and referral support are represented by the Helpline Center, which received $248,500 in 2025.

    How Sioux Empire United Way Gives

    Typical awards cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with p25 at $30,000, median at $66,000, and p75 at $165,000. The recent grants list also shows repeated support to the same organizations across 2023 through 2025, which points to recurring allocations rather than one-time awards. Sioux Empire United Way Inc is a public charity, not a fund that makes program-related investments or grants to individuals. Its funding includes both partner-agency allocations and an on-going competitive process, and the active programs note that proposals can be reviewed by community volunteers.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $7M

    Total Assets

    $12.3M

    Total Revenue

    $9M

    Total Expenses

    $8.8M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $30K and $165K, with a median of $66K.

    25th Percentile

    $30K

    Median

    $66K

    75th Percentile

    $165K

    Geographic Reach

    Local1 state funded

    About 100% of grants go to recipients in SD.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Topics

    community impactcommunity outreachpartner agency support / collaboration

    Where Sioux Empire United Way Makes Grants

    Giving is entirely local and all recent grants in the provided data went to recipients in South Dakota, with 100% of grants landing in the HQ state. The service area in the active programs is centered on Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, and McCook County. Most named recipients are in Sioux Falls, including Lutheran Social Services, Community Outreach, Active Generations, and the Helpline Center. The structure points to a concentrated community funder working within a defined Sioux Empire footprint.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Sioux Empire United Way

    What kinds of organizations does Sioux Empire United Way Inc fund?

    It funds partner nonprofits and direct-service programs serving children, vulnerable adults, and people in crisis. The active programs also mention early childhood education, health and social services, recreation, and direct human services within the Sioux Empire service area.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The distribution is centered at $66,000, with a p25 of $30,000 and a p75 of $165,000. That range suggests a mix of smaller program awards and larger partner-agency allocations.

    Does Sioux Empire United Way Inc fund outside South Dakota?

    No. The recipient country distribution is entirely US, and 100% of grants in the provided data go to recipients in South Dakota.

    Are grants recurring or mostly one-time awards?

    The recent grants list shows repeated funding to the same organizations across multiple years. For example, several agencies appear in 2023, 2024, and 2025, which indicates recurring support is part of the funding pattern.

    How are funding decisions made?

    The on-going competitive funding process says proposals are reviewed by community volunteers. New agencies or programs must first complete a short questionnaire before being contacted by staff about next steps.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Funding Opportunities (On-Going Funding Process)

    childrenvulnerable adultspeople in crisis+4 more

    Who can apply: Agency must be incorporated and operate as a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation; should operate in a health/social service, recreation, or character-building field; the need for the program must be substantiated; there must be an operational funding deficit; services must take place in Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, or Turner Counties; impact must be demonstrated through specific outcome measurements. For the on-going funding process, the agency and program must have completed two full years of service in the community.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICESSIOUX FALLS, SD$818,9102025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    CHILDREN'S HOME SHELTER FOR FAMILY SAFETYSIOUX FALLS, SD$722,8352025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    ACTIVE GENERATIONSSIOUX FALLS, SD$435,8002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SIOUX EMPIRESIOUX FALLS, SD$417,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SFSD - ACCESS FOR ALLSIOUX FALLS, SD$350,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - PATHSIOUX FALLS, SD$294,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    COMMUNITY OUTREACHSIOUX FALLS, SD$279,9432025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    AVERA FOUNDATION - FAMILY WELLNESSSIOUX FALLS, SD$264,3822025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    HELPLINE CENTERSIOUX FALLS, SD$248,5002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SFSD - REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT ACADEMICSIOUX FALLS, SD$241,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICASIOUX FALLS, SD$237,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SFSD - PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIESSIOUX FALLS, SD$225,2962025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SIOUX FALLS FAMILY YMCASIOUX FALLS, SD$175,6902025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    FAMILY SERVICE - COUNSELINGSIOUX FALLS, SD$166,5002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    USD SCOTTISH RITEVERMILLION, SD$163,4002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    ST FRANCIS HOUSESIOUX FALLS, SD$135,2502025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    THE COMPASS CENTER COUNSELING SERVICESSIOUX FALLS, SD$122,1002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    INTERLAKES CAP - HEATLAND HOUSEMADISON, SD$121,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SIOUX FALLS HOPE COALITIONSIOUX FALLS, SD$112,5002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - KIDSTOPSIOUX FALLS, SD$101,2402025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTHSIOUX FALLS, SD$98,1002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SIOUX FALLS AREA CASA PROGRAMSIOUX FALLS, SD$90,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SANFORD HEALTH - SUCCESS BY 6SIOUX FALLS, SD$89,6982025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    FURNITURE MISSIONSIOUX FALLS, SD$85,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    DAKOTABILITIESSIOUX FALLS, SD$85,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - AXIS 180SIOUX FALLS, SD$81,7602025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - MULTICULTURAL CENTERSIOUX FALLS, SD$74,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    HORSEPOWER INCBALTIC, SD$70,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    TOY LENDING LIBRARYSIOUX FALLS, SD$63,9002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    READY TO START SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICTSIOUX FALLS, SD$62,6432025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SANFORD HEALTH - CHILD'S VOICESIOUX FALLS, SD$60,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    INTERLAKES CAP - CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERMADISON, SD$60,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - COUNSELINGSIOUX FALLS, SD$57,9042025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION - MOBILE DENTAL PROGRAMSIOUX FALLS, SD$55,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    REACHSIOUX FALLS, SD$40,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    FAMILY CONNECTIONSSIOUX FALLS, SD$35,8442025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    PROJECT CARSIOUX FALLS, SD$35,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    AVERA FOUNDATION - SUCCESS BY 6SIOUX FALLS, SD$34,1742025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    READY TO START HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICTHARRISBURG, SD$25,4412025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    THE COMPASS CENTERSIOUX FALLS, SD$22,5102025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    READY TO START TEA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTTEA, SD$21,6612025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    LOST AND FOUND ASSOCIATIONSIOUX FALLS, SD$21,3002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SOUTH DAKOTA DENTAL FOUNDATION - ONE SMILE PROGRAMPIERRE, SD$20,8002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SIOUX FALLS THRIVESIOUX FALLS, SD$20,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    AVERA FOUNDATION - FIRE & BURN PREVENTIONSIOUX FALLS, SD$16,5002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    SAD ISN'T BADSIOUX FALLS, SD$10,1102025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY - FRIENDSLINKSIOUX FALLS, SD$10,0002025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    READY TO START MCCOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSALEM, SD$7,2122025PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICESSIOUX FALLS, SD$778,7422024PARTNER AGENCY ALLOC
    CHILDREN'S HOME SHELTER FOR FAMILYSIOUX FALLS, SD$699,9902024PARTNER AGENCY ALLOC

    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES

    $818,910
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    CHILDREN'S HOME SHELTER FOR FAMILY SAFETY

    $722,835
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    ACTIVE GENERATIONS

    $435,800
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SIOUX EMPIRE

    $417,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SFSD - ACCESS FOR ALL

    $350,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - PATH

    $294,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    COMMUNITY OUTREACH

    $279,943
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    AVERA FOUNDATION - FAMILY WELLNESS

    $264,382
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    HELPLINE CENTER

    $248,500
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SFSD - REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT ACADEMIC

    $241,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

    $237,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SFSD - PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

    $225,296
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SIOUX FALLS FAMILY YMCA

    $175,690
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    FAMILY SERVICE - COUNSELING

    $166,500
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    USD SCOTTISH RITE

    $163,400
    VERMILLION, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    ST FRANCIS HOUSE

    $135,250
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    THE COMPASS CENTER COUNSELING SERVICES

    $122,100
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    INTERLAKES CAP - HEATLAND HOUSE

    $121,000
    MADISON, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SIOUX FALLS HOPE COALITION

    $112,500
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - KIDSTOP

    $101,240
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

    $98,100
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SIOUX FALLS AREA CASA PROGRAM

    $90,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SANFORD HEALTH - SUCCESS BY 6

    $89,698
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    FURNITURE MISSION

    $85,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    DAKOTABILITIES

    $85,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - AXIS 180

    $81,760
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - MULTICULTURAL CENTER

    $74,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    HORSEPOWER INC

    $70,000
    BALTIC, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    TOY LENDING LIBRARY

    $63,900
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    READY TO START SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

    $62,643
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SANFORD HEALTH - CHILD'S VOICE

    $60,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    INTERLAKES CAP - CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

    $60,000
    MADISON, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - COUNSELING

    $57,904
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    DELTA DENTAL FOUNDATION - MOBILE DENTAL PROGRAM

    $55,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    REACH

    $40,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    FAMILY CONNECTIONS

    $35,844
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    PROJECT CAR

    $35,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    AVERA FOUNDATION - SUCCESS BY 6

    $34,174
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    READY TO START HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

    $25,441
    HARRISBURG, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    THE COMPASS CENTER

    $22,510
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    READY TO START TEA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    $21,661
    TEA, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    LOST AND FOUND ASSOCIATION

    $21,300
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SOUTH DAKOTA DENTAL FOUNDATION - ONE SMILE PROGRAM

    $20,800
    PIERRE, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SIOUX FALLS THRIVE

    $20,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    AVERA FOUNDATION - FIRE & BURN PREVENTION

    $16,500
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    SAD ISN'T BAD

    $10,110
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY - FRIENDSLINK

    $10,000
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    READY TO START MCCOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    $7,212
    SALEM, SD2025

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOCATION

    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES

    $778,742
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2024

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOC

    CHILDREN'S HOME SHELTER FOR FAMILY

    $699,990
    SIOUX FALLS, SD2024

    PARTNER AGENCY ALLOC