These foundations have a track record of funding human services work in South Dakota, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Open nowCloses in 18 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: $25K – $250K
Economic DevelopmentCommunity ImprovementTourism+11 more
Who can apply: Applications accepted only from Educational Entities, Local Governments, and Tax-Exempt Organizations whose principal place of business and project are in the Geographic Funding Area. Projects must align with MRHD focus areas, demonstrate impact, and meet application/documentation requirements. Entities with two active Target and Impact Match grants are ineligible.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with the foundation's mission, legacy grant focus areas, and other restrictions/deadlines. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before receiving access to the application form and submission instructions.
EducationHuman Services Organizations and Youth ProgramsCultural and Historic Activities+4 more
Who can apply: Applicant organizations must be classified as 501(c)(3) by the IRS and operate within the continental United States. The Foundation does not consider requests for individuals, organizations that unfairly discriminate on the basis of sex, age, or religion, requests to influence legislation or elect public officials, church or church projects, loans, debt retirement, endowment funds, court action, or previously denied proposals. The Foundation generally considers only one request per organization per year and prefers special projects.
community, civic, and cultural developmenteducationenvironment+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must generally be 501(c)(3) public charities or educational organizations serving the foundation's service area. Exceptions include public and private educational institutions, volunteer fire departments, and rural EMT services. Requests must be from within the service area and cannot be for individuals, salaries, lobbying, political or fraternal groups, fundraising or social events, or general operating support for educational institutions.
Saving Farmed AnimalsDefending Wild AnimalsProtecting Rescued Animals+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations should review the Foundation's Eligibility Guidelines and Grantmaking Process. The Foundation funds organizations whose projects make a significant impact in the area in which they work.
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